Barrister Profile

Main Areas of Practice

Administrative Law or Judicial Review
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Human Rights

Biography

Ciara was called to the Bar in 2025 and is now accepting instructions in all areas of practice.

Ciara completed pupillage with a skilled Criminal Defence practitioner and gained extensive experience in both Magistrates and Crown Court matters. She also gained exposure to Employment and Civil matters.

Qualifications

2025; Degree of Barrister-at-Law, The Honourable Society of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland

2025; Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies (Distinction), The Institute of Professional Legal Studies, Queen’s University, Belfast

2024; Bachelor of Laws LLB, Law with Irish (First Class Honours), Ulster University, Magee

Experience

2025; Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Competition, National Team Champions

2025; Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Competition, Best Individual Oralist

2025; Inn of Court Prize

2024; Committee on the Administration of Justice Prize