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Kennedy Aldsworth

Kennedy Aldsworth

Position

Children Law

Kennedy has a particular interest in Family Law proceedings issued under the Children Act, particularly matters involving complex safeguarding concerns. Prior to commencing pupillage, Kennedy worked as Fee Earner within a Family Law department. She represented clients in a broad range of private law children matters including all forms of Child Arrangements Orders and complex fact-finding cases involving significant Police disclosure and adverse costs orders.

This experience has confirmed to Kennedy that she has an aptitude for representing vulnerable clients and dealing with particularly sensitive issues. Kennedy’s work in this role has resulted in extensive praise from both lay and professional clients who have labelled Kennedy as ‘efficient’, ‘approachable’ and ‘dedicated’. Kennedy’s work as a Paralegal has provided her with invaluable insight into how Family Law matters are to be progressed, and she is keen to apply this knowledge during pupillage.

Family Finance

Kennedy has also obtained significant experience in Financial Remedy Proceedings. She has played an active role in cases involving considerable assets and complexities, assisting in their conduct from the First Appointment to Final Hearing and everything in-between. This has involved Kennedy instructing experts such as pension analysts and drafting key documents including Form ES1s and ES2s, Form Es and any questionnaires raised upon these. The experience obtained by Kennedy in this area means she is able to accurately apply the Law to matters of this nature and analytically consider significant volumes of information.

Crime

Whilst studying on the LLB, Kennedy volunteered within the criminal courts for the Witness Support service. In this role, she provided emotional support to vulnerable witnesses and liaised with other legal professionals to ensure that their needs were met. This experience provided Kennedy with a great insight into the dynamics of the criminal courts and advanced her ability to tailor her approach to the individual. Kennedy has also undertaken a number of criminal mini-pupillages where she has observed a range of trials and assisted counsel in preparing a cross-examination.

Property

Prior to commencing pupillage, Kennedy acted as a County Court Advocate undertaking a variety of civil work on the North Eastern Circuit. This included successfully representing clients in Mortgage Possessions, Landlord and Tenant disputes and Return of Goods proceedings. Kennedy also represented clients in some civil matters whilst undertaking her role as a Paralegal. She has experience in claims brought under TOLATA as well as applications for Relief from Sanctions. This experience inevitably developed Kennedy’s advocacy skills and ability to make cogent submissions whilst under pressure.

Career

2023 A level Law Teacher

2024 County Court Advocate, NE Circuit

2024-2025 Family Law Fee Earner (Paralegal)

2025 Pupil at Park Square Barristers, Teesside

Memberships

The Honourable Society of Middle Temple

Education

2022 University of Law, Leeds, First Class in LLB Law

2024 Northumbria University, Bar Practice Course, Distinction

2024 Northumbria University, Masters in Law

Personal

Awards

2024 Northumbria University's Pro Vice-Chancellor Award for 'Outstanding Achievement' on the Bar Practice Course

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