I am a Trainee Solicitor in the Family and Childcare Department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. Based at the Manchester branch, I currently work under the direct supervision of solicitor and supervisor Emily Reed, assisting in a wide range of matters which are both legal aid and privately funded.
I passed my SQE1 exams in January 2024 and am currently studying for SQE2, which I am to complete in October 2024. I acquired funding from the Social Welfare Solicitors Qualification Fund in April 2023 to support me with my studies.
The matters I assist with include, but are not limited to, public law proceedings:
- Interim Care Orders
- Care Orders
- Supervision Orders
- Placement Orders
- Adoption Orders
- Special Guardianship Orders
- Proceedings in Relation to Allegations of Non-Accidental Injury
- Public Law Outline matters (PLO)
Private proceedings regarding:
- Child Arrangement Orders (Contact)
- Child Arrangement Orders (Residence)
- Prohibited Steps Orders
- Specific Issue Orders
I also assist with domestic abuse matters, including:
- Non-Molestation Orders
- Injunctions
- Occupation Orders
- FGM Protection Orders
- Forced Marriage Protection Orders
Lastly, I assist with family matters including divorce and ancillary relief.