Park Square Barristers

Crime,

Crime

Maleka has successfully completed the non-practising period of her pupillage under the supervision of Robert Stevenson and Katherine Robinson. She is now available to take instructions in criminal matters.

During the first six months of her pupillage, Maleka has gained experience in both the Magistrates' Court and the Crown Court. This has included a range of matters from session and Magistrates' defence trials to drugs conspiracies, serious sexual offences, fraud, terrorism and murder. She has also had the benefit of marshalling in the Magistrates' Court which has given her a valuable insight into how to prosecute and defend effectively. Maleka has observed a number of conferences with professional and lay clients. She has also assisted her supervisors to draft sentencing notes, advice to the CPS and instructing solicitors.

Prior to beginning her pupillage Maleka worked as Court Clerk at Leeds Crown Court. This role provided her with a sound understanding of the different processes involved in the various hearings in the Crown Court. Maleka experienced the range of special measures regularly used in the Crown Court and obtained invaluable experience when dealing with vulnerable witnesses. She worked closely with the judiciary which helped her understand what factors are most persuasive in bail and sentencing decisions. Maleka witnessed a range of advocacy styles having sat in on multiple Crown Court trials concerning various offences which assisted in developing her own advocacy style.

Regulatory & Public Law

Maleka is now available to take instructions in regulatory and public matters.

During the first six months of her pupillage, Maleka has observed hearings and conferences related to prosecutions brought by the Health and Safety Executive and Trading Standards cases. She has observed her supervisor assess expert reports with professional clients and advise on the strength of the prosecution case accordingly. Maleka is keen to develop a regulatory and public practice.

Credit hire

Maleka is now available to take instructions in credit hire matters.

Maleka has observed members of chambers representing both the Claimant and Defendant in credit hire cases. She has seen case law used to effectively run impecuniosity arguments and discount intervention letters. Maleka has observed thorough cross examination of Claimants on relevant issues. She has also seen conferences with clients and learnt how to explain the Court process in an approachable manner which puts clients at ease.

Year of Call 2024 

2022 - Court Clerk at HMCTS

2024 - Pupil at Park Square Barristers

CPS Grade 1 Prosecutor

Member of the Government Legal Department Junior Scheme

The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple (2023)

2022 - Newcastle University LLB (Hons)

2024 - The University of Law (Leeds) Bar Practice Course High Distinction