UK firms Wragges and Stephenson Harwood announce retention rates

Wragge & Co has offered a permanent position to five out of seven (72%) of the qualifying trainees, with all five accepting. One of the seven decided not to apply for a permanent position. Meanwhile, Stephenson Harwood has announced a retention rate of 100%, with five out of five qualifying trainees offered a position and all accepting. This news follows a string of announcements on retention rates: Allen & Overy offering 56 out of 64 (88%) qualifying trainees a permanent position, and 54 accepting. Simmons & Simmons reported an 80% retention rate, with the firm offering permanent positions to 12 out of 15 qualifying trainees, and all accepting.

UK firms Wragges and Stephenson Harwood announce retention rates legalweek.com Tue, Jan 18, 2011