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Sir Nigel Knowles, CEO, DLA Piper - What we look for when recruiting trainees

Sir Nigel Knowles, CEO of DLA piper explains how his firm went from being two small regional firms in Sheffield and Leeds to become the world's largest law firm by revenue in a matter of 15-20 years. He talks about what DLA Piper are looking for in terms of recruiting young lawyers, emphasising that they have a very flexible approach and promote diversity and in particular are more than happy to give wild cards a chance. He talks enthusiastically about the College of Law and Sutton Trust Pathway to Law programme which DLA Piper supports and explains why DLA Piper chose the College of Law as their preferred provider.

Read Sir Nigel Knowles's biography 

Read Mike Semple Piggot's biography (interviewer) 

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