Millie Western joined Birketts as a Trainee Solicitor in the Chelmsford office in September 2026. She is currently in her first seat in the agriculture and estates team, supporting colleagues on a wide range of rural property transactions.
Before starting her training contract, Millie worked as Project Support for the residential real estate team, as well as being part of a task force that assisted our risk and compliance team in the Ipswich office.
Prior to joining Birketts, Millie worked as a legal secretary for an Essex-based high street firm, supporting the commercial property team on matters such as commercial leases, sales and purchases.
Millie graduated from the University of Bristol with an Honours Degree in Law. Here, she volunteered with her university’s Law Clinic, where she advised members of the local community on areas ranging from landlord/tenant disputes to unlawful termination of employment contracts. She undertook the LLM in Legal Practice (SQE1 & 2) at the University of Law in London, where she completed elective modules in Advanced Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Family Law.
Experience and education
2026 Trainee Solicitor, Birketts
2026 Project Support, Birketts
2025 – 2026 LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) from the University of Law
2024 – 2025 Legal Secretary
2024 Graduated from the University of Bristol with a 2:1 in LLB Law