Isabel Clarke
Consultant Barrister
Year of Call: 2022
“Isabel is scrupulously organised, professional, even during extremely testing interactions with the client, and very kind natured. Isabel’s advocacy was as assured as that of someone who had been practicing for years and it was clear how insightful she was in both the law and the intricacies of the client’s position/case. ”
“Isabel is very articulate when making submissions and gave our client real confidence in what was being said. Outside of Court, Isabel was very efficient in communication and offered her assistance above and beyond what was necessary. In short, I would strongly recommend Isabel to any client/solicitors wishing to instruct someone.”
“Isabel has been invaluable in appearing on behalf of a mother in children act proceedings who has complex additional needs. Not only is she empathic and compassionate towards her client, but extremely sharp, articulate and confident in the Court Room.”
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Prior to pupillage at Unit Chambers, Isabel worked as a paralegal in Liverpool. This enabled Isabel to gain experience handling her own high- volume case load and progressing each case from start to finish, achieving the best outcomes for each client and providing exceptional client care whilst doing so. Isabel engaged with a wide cross section of society in her employment and has strong interpersonal skills as a result, allowing her to confidently build rapport with her clients and adapt her approach to suit their individual needs.
As she progresses in her career at the Bar, Isabel is keen to develop her practice in all areas of family law. She has a particular interest in public and private children as well as injunctions, deprivation of liberty proceedings, and financial remedies.
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2021 - 2022 | BPP University Manchester - Bar Practice Course with Legal Masters (BPC LLM) – Very Competent (BPC ) and Distinction (LLM)
2018 - 2021 | Newcastle University – Law (LLB) – First Class Honours
Scholarships
Newcastle University - Stanley Dennison Scholarship - Awarded for high academic achievement
Newcastle University - Routledge Prize - Awarded by the board of examiners in law for the best overall performance within the cohort
Newcastle University - J H Rennoldson Prize - Awarded based on merit
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The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Merseyside Junior Lawyers Division
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During the BTC, Isabel volunteered as a member of the pro-bono project Streetlaw to provide legal education to a range of community groups. This demonstrates Isabel’s commitment to access to justice for all and assisting those in need, and evidences her ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts in understandable terms. The experiences and skills which Isabel has developed through her voluntary endeavours and her employment have equipped her for a seamless transition to pupillage.
Contact us about instructing Isabel
If you’d like to work with Isabel or any of our other barristers, send us your details and we’ll get back to you.
engage@unit.law
03330154121
