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Susannah  Burley

Susannah Burley

4PB, London

Work Department

Private Children Law; Finance; International Child Law; Public Children Law

Position

Overview

Susannah joined Chambers as a tenant in October 2024 following the successful completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Katharine Bundell, Michael Edwards and Greg Davies.

Susannah accepts instructions across every aspect of Chambers’ practice areas. 

Susannah has been accepted onto the Government Legal Department’s Junior Junior Scheme (“JJ Pannel”) and accepts instructions on inquiries. 

Prior to Undertaking Pupillage, Susannah worked as a Family paralegal in a Surrey Law Firm for over 2 years, working on Financial Remedy and Private Child Law Cases, where she developed her knowledge, experience and interest in these areas.

Susannah has regularly undertaken Pro Bono work through Law Clinics and charities, advising clients who are going through family proceedings, dealing with issues surrounding housing and benefits and has also supported families during inquests. She currently volunteers as an advisor for the Temple Legal Centre.

Career

Awards

Queen Mother Scholar – Honourable Society of Middle Temple Blackstone Entrance Exhibition – Honourable Society of Middle Temple Career Commitment Scholarship – BPP University Shortlisted for Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2025

Memberships

Professional Memberships

Honourable Society of Middle Temple Family Law Bar Association Women in Family Law

Education

Education & Qualifications

Law LLB, LLM, BTC University of Bristol – Law LLB – 2017-2020 – First Class BPP University – BTC and LLM – 2020-2021 – Distinction
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