Future Legal Mind

Amy works as a Trainee Solicitor at Shoosmiths LLP’s Milton Keynes office, Buckinghamshire, and is set to qualify as a solicitor in September.

The University of Northampton Law graduate hopes to become a partner of a law firm one day and is an active young trainee lawyer.

Amy is chairperson of The Law Society’s Junior Lawyers Division for Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire and Junior Representative on Northamptonshire Law Society.

University of Buckingham student Charley-Anne plans to complete a PhD after her Law degree and has her heart set on pursuing an academic career in Law, inspiring future students starting out in the legal world.

One of her long-term aims is to write legal textbooks tailored to the different ways in which students learn. Charley has also just completed training so she can volunteer as an advisor for Citizens Advice.

Chloe Convery is in the second year of her Law degree at the University of Chester and aspires to have a career in corporate and commercial law.

In her essay and video Chloe, who is from the Isle of Man, spoke about her passion for the Law and how she intended to use her legally-trained mind when she returns to the island following her studies.

University of Durham student Deborah aspires to become a barrister and is passionate about using her legally-trained mind to benefit her local community at home in Dagenham.

The 19-year-old has already worked with social mobility and youth empowerment charity Big Voice London to put together a report, going on to voice her concerns at the Houses of Parliament.

In her essay and video, University of Dundee Law graduate Eve spoke about the fact that Law is about people, and discussed the need to for lawyers to communicate clearly and in plain English when speaking to clients.

The 23-year-old’s short-term goals are to complete a traineeship and secure a permanent position at a legal firm.

In his essay, 22-year-old Paralegal Joe explained how his legal degree had taught him to problem-solve.

Joe, a graduate of the University of Law, hopes to train and qualify as a solicitor at a law firm with a technology-focused clientele.

Joe works as a Paralegal with The Abbeyfield Society, a housing charity operating nationally, and is studying with CILEx Law School.

The 31-year-old wants to use his legal training and skills to help people and has developed a passion for contract law, as well as a keen interest in wills and probate, after working with lawyers specialising in the latter.

University of Hull student Ezeokoli aspires to use her legal skills and knowledge to promote gender equality, advocate for minority rights, and provide business advice.

In her essay Kate, a student at St Hilda’s College, Oxford, drew on stories from the past to show why a legally-trained mind is so important to help drive forward change.

She chose to study Law because of an interest in people and, whatever area of Law she goes into, Kate would like to do pro bono work because she believes in the power of law to change people’s lives in a positive way.

Katarzyna is studying with CILEx Law School via distance learning and aspires to break into the legal sector by working within a family law practice.

The 29-year-old says she wants to give back to society by helping people with their legal needs when they are experiencing difficult, emotional times.