A FUTURE solicitor passed the ultimate test and is laying down the law with a prestigious apprenticeship after thriving at Coleg Cambria.

Simona Kostova has praised her time at the college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop – after securing a solicitor degree apprenticeship.

Raised in Buckley, the former Elfed High School pupil – whose family are originally from Bulgaria – studied at Cambria’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre, where she thrived with the support of her lecturers.

Simona is now heading to Manchester to embark on a six-year solicitor apprenticeship, combining study with work as a trainee. Over the coming years she will take on administrative responsibilities, gradually progressing to managing her own cases before qualifying.

With ambitions to specialise in fraud and fraudulent motor claims, Simona said: “I loved my time at Cambria – the support from staff and lecturers was incredible. I’m really looking forward to the challenge ahead, gaining my degree while also working in practice.”

Simona is one of many Deeside learners celebrating success and preparing to take their next steps in education and employment.

Isabelle King achieved an A in Law, A* in Sociology, and A in Politics. Inspired by the breadth of choice and supportive teaching at Cambria, she is heading to university to study Broadcast Journalism.

Alexander McLean gained an A* in Welsh, A in Politics, C in History and B in the Welsh Baccalaureate. A highlight of his time at college was competing in the Urdd Eisteddfod, where he placed second in the prestigious Medal y Dysgwr competition. He will now study Politics at university.

Sam Mawdsley secured strong grades in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Physics and the Welsh Baccalaureate, and will begin a Physics with Astrophysics degree at Lancaster University.

Mim Riddell, Head of Deeside Sixth and Assistant Principal for Academic Studies, said: “Simona and her peers are shining examples of what can be achieved through hard work, determination and the outstanding teaching at Coleg Cambria. We wish them all the best as they move forward into the next stage of their journeys.”

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