Thirteen Denton Wilde Sapte trainees have taken up the option to defer their training contract start dates, after the firm offered them £10,000 to do so.

The trainees, who were due to start in September 2009 and March 2010, have now postponed their start dates for one year, receiving compensation of £7,000 plus an additional £3,000 if they choose to pursue pro bono or charitable projects during their deferral period.