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Lily Grimshaw, Duncan Lewis

Lily Grimshaw

Trainee Solicitor

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Profile / Experience

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.



Education

  • Currently studying for SQE2, having passed SQE1 in January 2024
  • Masters of Law (LLM) - University of Law (2021 - 2022)
  • History and Politics BA Hons - University of Sheffield (2017 - 2020)

Career

  • I joined the Family and Childcare Department at Duncan Lewis in July 2022, having previously worked as a volunteer caseworker at the National Centre of Domestic Violence (NCDV) from January to June 2022.
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