Isabelle joined HJA in June 2024 as a Paralegal in the Civil Liberties and Human Rights Department. She assists Ruth-Waters-Falk and Olivia Coffey on a variety of complex abuse claims, actions against the police and other state bodies.
Prior to joining, Isabelle worked as a Paralegal at a legal aid law firm in London. In this role, she ran her own caseload, advising clients who were street homeless in their applications and reviews as well as community care matters. Isabelle previously worked in the charity sector as a caseworker, supporting survivors of modern slavery and individuals seeking asylum and humanitarian protection in the United Kingdom.
Awards
Isabelle was awarded the Social Welfare Solicitors Qualifying Fund (SWSQF) 2024 by City of London Lawyers, Barbri and Young Legal Aid Lawyers for her SQE.
Memberships
- Young Legal Aid Lawyers
Carrer & Education
Career
- Civil Liberties Paralegal, Hodge Jones and Allen, London, June 2024 – Present
- Paralegal, Lawstop Solicitors, June 2023 – June 2024
- Ukrainian Resettlement Officer, Runnymede Borough Council, August 2022 – December 2022
- Modern Slavery Outreach Advocate, Hestia, July 2020 – December 2021
Education
- Currently studying SQE 1
- University of Leeds- LLM International Human Rights Law
- University of Leeds- BA Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought