Allen & Overy: 16 partners, 51 assistants, 5 solicitor-advocates
Position: Provide comprehensive training. Actively looking to ensure firm maximises opportunities. Expects number to double in two years. Not everyone will obtain higher rights.

Ashurst Morris Crisp: 14 partners, 35 assistants, 2 solicitor-advocates
Position: No blueprint to train large numbers of solicitor-advocates, but if individuals have an interest in obtaining higher rights, the firm will facilitate it.