- LLB (Hons) Law with International Business at the London Bloomsbury campus, and the Bar Practice Course at the London Bloomsbury campus (but as it was during Covid, it was fully remote).
- 2021 and 2023
What is your current role?
I am an aspiring commercial barrister and Inner Temple Scholar, currently an unregistered barrister and Mentor. Called to the Bar of England and Wales (July 2023) by The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple and awaiting to secure pupillage. I consider myself fortunate and privileged to have been considered capable enough to be offered some incredible and unconventional opportunities by Legal 500 firms, solicitors and firm owners, for work opportunities both now and for my future practice. I also contribute to thought leadership in my areas of interest - commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency, banking and finance, company law, civil fraud, and offshore litigation, via articles which are exceptionally published in practitioner texts, such as LexisNexis's Corporate Rescue and Insolvency Journal.
What is your favourite memory from your time with us?
For my undergrad, graduating with a first class honours and upon completing the Bar course, the realisation of not having to read the White Book every single day and evening.
Share a piece of advice from a lecturer or classmate that has stayed with you?
I don't know about piece of advice - but one of my Bar course tutors, who is a commercial barrister, reached out shortly after I completed the Bar course and offered me employment as a Legal Assistant. Till date I consider that to be a fortunate happening and it was fantastic experience early on. I also received some memorable advice from a tutor (also a barrister), who was always a tough judge for me during advocacy workshops, apparently due to the potential he saw. Lots of unconditional advice for my future practice was thrown in during feedback and has certainly been reflected on since.
What advice would you give to someone starting the course you studied?
For the Bar course, there are too many pieces of advice to provide in the limited space. I would say the most important is probably to remember that this too shall pass. It is a demanding course. Try to keep in mind the bigger picture - this is for your future career at the Bar, so try learn as much as you can (and not just for the exams). Stay on top of the work and reading, try not to burn out, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Finally (though difficult in the moment), try to enjoy it. The stage(s) after completing the Bar course, particularly trying to secure a pupillage, is arguably less enjoyable.