Trainee Solicitor
Isla Gerrard
Construction & engineering
Meticulous and dependable trainee ready to build a strong future at Shoosmiths
I commenced my training contract at Shoosmiths in the Leeds office in September 2025, starting in the construction team.
Before joining the firm, I studied at the University of Oxford, graduating with a BA in Jurisprudence. I went on to complete my Master's degree at BPP University during which time I successfully undertook the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
I gained real estate experience working in the Property Searches team at a digital conveyancing company. I have also served as a charity trustee, contributing to governance and strategic decision-making.
Legal excellence in action
260
Deals advised on in 2025.
£6bn
Worth of transactions in 2025.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Turning complexity into clarity
Construction & engineering team
We provide strategic advice for every stage of a construction project - from procurement and contracts to dispute resolution and post-completion support.
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