BARRISTERS
PAULINE WALKER LL.B (HONS) BARRISTER
Called to the Bar: July 2008 (Middle Temple)
Prior to commencing pupillage, Pauline worked as a Paralegal for a solicitors firm in Derby that specialised in the areas of criminal defence and personal injury. During this time she undertook the training to become a police station representative. She has also worked as a Paralegal in the public law childcare department for another solicitors firm in Derby. In addition she has gained experience of Employment Tribunals whilst working as a volunteer for the Race Equality Centre based in Leicester dealing with cases of discrimination in the workplace.
eDUCATION
LL.B (HONS) - First Class, University of Derby, 2007
BVC - Very Competent, Nottingham Law School, 2008
PRIZES & AWARDS
Middle Temple Blackstone Entrance Scholarship
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Pauline is happy to accept work in the following areas:
Civil: all civil matters including personal injury, landlord and tenant, contract and bankruptcy matters. Advice on liability and quantum, conducting trials and attending interim and infant approval hearings and case management conferences. Undertakes both Claimant and Defendant work.
Family: all aspects of family law including ancillary relief - negotiations and hearings, private and public childcare proceedings and injunctive relief. Advice on ancillary relief and public law childcare matters.
- Magistrates'/Youth Court: prosecution and defence work in trials, particularly Road Traffic Act offences and exceptional hardship and special reasons arguments.
- Crown Court: plea and case management hearings, bail applications and sentencing. Advice on sentencing and procedure.
Immigration: all manner of Immigration matters.
Employment: representation at Employment Tribunal and advice on all employment matters.
Sports law: Pauline has a keen interest in this area.
ASSOCIATIONS
Personal Injuries Bar Association
interests
Reading, foreign travel, F1 and MotoGP racing and motorcycling
Barrister
