Hogan Lovells has posted an improved trainee retention rate of 79%.

The firm scored 72% in Spring - though one NQ was on a fixed term contract - but has managed a 79% retention rate in respect of its September-qualifying intake. Of the 29 trainees, 26 applied for jobs, 25 received offers and 23 accepted. Again, though, one is on a fixed term contract.

Spookily enough, 44% (10) of the NQs are becoming corporate lawyers. Of the remainder, six are joining the Litigation, Arbitration & Employment practice, four Finance, two Competition and one real estate.

"Some new blood wouldn't go amiss, I can't sharpen the crayons like I used to"

HogLove's trainee retention rates have been in the 70s for the last six intakes. But if the NQ on a fixed term is given a permanent job, making this Autumn's stat a bona fide 79%, it will represent the firm's best result in three years.

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