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19 November 2019
Issue: 7865 / Categories: Legal News
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Wanted: trainee costs lawyers

The Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) has reopened its training scheme for the first time in three years

The Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) has reopened its training scheme for the first time in three years. The association’s training arm – ACL Training – is accepting applications up to 29 November for prospective students who wish to begin the qualification in January 2020.

ACL chair Claire Green said: ‘There is so much happening in the world of costs – whether in the substantive law or new ways of working, with the electronic bill taking hold – that this is an excellent time to embark on a career in the field.’

Issue: 7865 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth

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