Savage Silk, an established North East law firm, has appointed Robyn Carroll to its Private Client team after she qualified this month.
Robyn, who is from Stockton, has completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Teesside University, as well as her Master of Law (LLM) at Sunderland University.
During her studies Robyn joined Savage Silk in October 2022 as a Paralegal within the Private Client team, working closely with Partner Emma Huscroft and Senior Associate Victora John on a range of client projects including wills & probate, powers of attorney and trusts.
Within three months of joining the firm, Robyn was offered a training contract, which allowed her to apply the skills she was gaining from her academic studies alongside working towards her qualifications.
As a result of her proactive nature, talent for her vocation and commitment to client care, Robyn was offered the opportunity of a permanent role as a solicitor and given an opportunity to select which department she would like to qualify as a solicitor in. Having developed a passion for private client work, she chose to continue to work in this team and continue to build relationships with new and existing clients.
Savage Silk, which has its offices in Teesside and Newcastle, is keen to recruit legal talent locally and works closely with the region’s universities and colleges to highlight potential career opportunities with the firm.
It also receives a number of direct requests from undergraduates as well as from college students keen to take the apprenticeship route into a career in law.
Emma Huscroft, Private Client Partner said: “I am delighted for Robyn that she has qualified as a solicitor and joined my Private Client team at Savage Silk.
“She didn’t come to use through ordinary channels of recruitment and when she approached us, we weren’t looking for a Trainee Solicitor. However, the opportunity was clear for both of us. Joining as a Paralegal gave both Robyn and the firm time to see if we were the right fit for each other and it proved to be a successful venture.
“We’re dedicated to investing and developing home grown talent and we welcome all avenues of recruitment and Robyn is proof-positive of the outstanding quality of the young people in our region that want to pursue a career in law.
Robyn Carroll said: “Joining Savage Silk was one of the best things to ever have happened to me. I have learnt and experienced so much during my training contract from so many extremely talented lawyers with a wealth of knowledge.
“I am so grateful to the whole Savage Silk Team for taking the time to teach, help and support me throughout the past two years. I am excited for many more years ahead to work at Savage Silk all as a qualified solicitor.
“From starting to pursue a career in law more than ten years ago, I still cannot believe I am finally qualifying. It feels very surreal, but I am ready. I am excited to be back in the Private Client Team and I look forward to continuing my journey pursuing a career that I love as a qualified solicitor.”