Barrister Profile

Main Areas of Practice

Criminal Law
Employment Law
Family Law
Personal Injury

Biography

Laura was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2021 and completed her pupillage with a criminal defence practitioner. She gained invaluable experience in dealing with a wide range of criminal matters, ranging from those of a lower level to more complex matters. During pupillage Laura also gained experience in family law, personal injury, judicial review and parole hearings.

Qualifications

2021; Degree of Barrister-at-Law, The Honourable Society of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland

2021; Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies (Distinction), Institute of Professional Legal Studies

2017; LL.B Law (First Class Honours), Queen’s University Belfast

Professional Awards

JPB Maxwell Scholarship (Second Placed Bar Trainee) - Institute of Professional Legal Studies

Williamson Trust Fund Prize (Highest Exit Examination Result) - Institute of Professional Legal Studies

The Directorate of Legal Services Prize for Family Law - Institute of Professional Legal Studies

Experience

Prior to being called to the Bar, Laura worked for corporate law firm for a number of years. She gained experience working across jurisdictions on large scale projects over several different areas of law.