Claire commenced pupillage in October 2021. She possesses two First-Class degrees, an LLB from Durham University and an MA in Human Rights Studies from Columbia University, New York. Most recently she gained Distinction in the BTC.
Throughout her policy work at the United Nations Department of Peace Operations and elsewhere in New York, Nairobi and Cape Town, Claire has gained exposure to many jurisdictions and legal systems. Her work and research have seen her interviewing leading International Criminal Court prosecutors at The Hague, as well as acting as legal representative of refugees in South Africa in matters ranging from property disputes to employment issues.
Alongside all of her studies, Claire has undertaken a variety of pro bono legal work, including acting as Project Leader of Durham University’s Lawyers Without Borders and Syrian Legal Development Programmes, whereby she worked on a variety of projects and cases to promote access to justice and the rule of law across the world.
Claire has gained further work experience in the fields of personal injury, travel, commercial, EU and international law, and will gain exposure to all of Chambers practice areas throughout pupillage.
