Barrister Profile

Main Areas of Practice

Criminal Law
Employment Law
Family Law
Personal Injury

Biography

Lauren was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2022.

Lauren completed pupillage with an experienced criminal defence practitioner, gaining invaluable experience in a range of Criminal matters. During pupillage Lauren also gained experience in Family Law, Employment, Commercial, Chancery, Land, Professional Negligence, Personal Injury, Judicial Review and Inquests.

Lauren is currently accepting instructions in all areas of practice.

Qualifications

2022; Degree of Barrister-at-Law, The Honourable Society of the Inn of Court Northern Ireland

2022; Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies (Distinction), Institute of Professional Legal Studies

2019; LL.B (Hons) Law, Ulster University (First Class Honours)

Scholarships and Awards:

2022; J.P.B Maxwell Scholarship

2022; Benchers’ Advocacy Prize (2nd Place)

2022; Fox Prize Fund (Highest Standard in Negotiation)

Experience

Prior to being called to the Bar, Lauren gained experience as a paralegal in an international law firm and a local practice. She gained invaluable experience in divorce, ancillary relief, probate, immigration, private law proceedings and public law proceedings.

2022; International Criminal Court Moot

2022; Eoin Higgins Memorial Moot

2022; Benchers’ Moot Competition

2022; IPLS UK Supreme Court Moot