Rollits LLP, a leading law firm, has announced the promotion of two trainee solicitors, each of whom has taken a unique path into the legal profession.

Millie Bird, now promoted to the firm’s dispute resolution department, first joined Rollits in 2021 as a paralegal with the property team in the York office. She advanced to trainee solicitor in March 2023 and now steps into her new role within dispute resolution.

Molly Bloom, who began her journey with Rollits during the firm’s 2019 summer work experience program, started her training contract in 2022 and has now joined the employment law team.

Millie’s academic background includes attending George Pindar School and Scarborough Sixth Form College. She graduated from The University of Law in Leeds with First Class Honours in 2019 and completed her LPC with Distinction in 2020.

Molly, a graduate of the University of Hull with a First Class (Hons) degree in Law, also earned an MSc in Business Management with Distinction. She later completed her Legal Practice Course at The University of Law in Leeds.

Ralph Gilbert, Managing Partner at Rollits, expressed his pride in their accomplishments: “At Rollits, we are committed to supporting various pathways into the legal profession. It is immensely rewarding to see Millie and Molly excel, having taken different routes into the firm. We look forward to continuing to support their growth and success in their careers.”