George Smart (First Six Pupil)

Overview

George commenced pupillage in October 2024, under the supervision of Dominic Connolly.

Before starting his pupillage, George held a number of leadership roles within the Digital Advertising industry including Digital Client Director and Global Communications Director.

George completed the GDL and Bar Course at City University and, in both cases, was awarded a Distinction. Whilst undertaking his studies, George worked with vulnerable detainees as an Appropriate Adult in various police stations across North London.

George was called to the Bar in July 2023 by Middle Temple.

Articles

• The Judicial Review and Courts Bill and its Potential Impact on Vulnerable Suspects and Defendants

Education

• Bar Vocational Studies (BVS), City, University of London – Distinction
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), City, University of London – Distinction
• English Literature BA Hons, University of Exeter, Upper Second Class

Scholarships

• City Law School Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Awards

• The Jean Monnet Prize for European Law (1^st in GDL year group)
• The Monckton Chambers Prize for European Law (1^st in GDL year group)