Overview
Rebecca is a second six pupil. She accepts instructions in all areas of family law.
During her successfully completed non-practicing period of pupillage, she observed and assisted in a full range of work in children, finance, international and Family Law Act matters under the supervision of Maria Scotland and Gemma Lindfield.
Prior to pupillage, Rebecca trained as a Family Court Legal Adviser with the Ministry of Justice, based at East London Family Court for two years. She advised Magistrates in court on legal practice and procedure and ensured the effective management of hearings, working closely with all of court users including local authorities, CAFCASS and litigants in person. Rebecca has extensive courtroom experience in both private and public children proceedings, fact-finding hearings and non-molestation orders.
During her time at the University of Bristol, Rebecca volunteered with the Legal Advocacy and Support Project at the Bristol Law Centre, running disability and sickness benefits appeals to the First-tier Tribunal.
Education
- BPP University, BPTC - Very Competent
- University of Bristol, MA Law - Merit
- King’s College London, BA History - 2:1
Scholarships
- BPP University BPTC Advocacy Scholar