Park Square Barristers

Crime,

Crime

Imogen has successfully completed the non-practising period of her pupillage under the supervision of Paul Abrahams. She is available to accept instructions in criminal matters.

During her first six, she observed a wide range of hearings from a high-profile murder, RASSO and driving offences in the Crown Court to summary matters in the Magistrates' Court and youth proceedings. She has seen the calibre and breadth of work that chambers undertakes by witnessing advocates at differing points in their career and the expertise and skill they have been able to provide. This covered both prosecution and defence work, giving her the knowledge of what is required upon instruction by either side. Alongside this, Imogen has undertaken drafting, advisory and advocacy tasks.

Imogen marshalled a Crown Court Judge on numerous occasions, observing hearings such as PTPH's, bail applications and committal for sentences. This afforded her a unique 'birds eye view' of the courtroom, equipping her with the knowledge of what is required from the advocate at each hearing in order to achieve a successful outcome.

Prior to her pupillage, she worked as a Regulatory and Public Law Clerk, developing transferrable qualities such as good judgement, interpersonal adeptness and problem solving skills within a high-pressure environment. Before that role she was a national hospitality and events manager, demanding high levels of preparation for large corporate events in which she demonstrated effective and transformational leadership of her team. Communicating in a clear and simple way was paramount and helped her excel in this role. Concurrent to this, she was an athlete and her national success in sport resulted in her being invited to compete internationally. Her discipline, determination and self-motivation to succeed held her in good stead throughout her legal studies, and she will continue to apply this mindset to every aspect of pupillage.

Year of Call 2024

2021-23 - Hospitality & Events Manager

2023-24 - Regulatory & Public Law Clerk

2024 - Pupil at Park Square Barristers

2022 - The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn

2021 - The University of Law, Leeds, LLB (Hons) - First Class

2023 - The University of Law, Leeds, Bar Practice Course – Very Competent