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International law firm sponsors skills conference

International legal practice Herbert Smith LLP has been named as one of the leading sponsors of this year’s Journalism Skills Conference.

The event, organised by the National Council for the Training of Journalists, opens on 30 November in Belfast where the firm has recently opened an office.

NCTJ chief executive Joanne Butcher said: “It is fantastic that a global organisation such as Herbert Smith LLP is supporting quality journalism training in both Northern Ireland and the UK as a whole. We are looking forward to working with our supporters to make this anniversary conference an event to remember.”

Libby Jackson, director of Herbert Smith’s Belfast office added: “Herbert Smith is delighted to sponsor the NCTJ conference this year. Involvement in high quality educational programmes in Northern Ireland is a priority for us now that we are part of the Northern Ireland legal community.”