Eleanor is completing a family law pupillage under the supervision of Helen Davey. She joined St John’s Buildings following a career change, having previously worked as an actress and in administration. She has volunteered for Refuge on the National Domestic Violence Helpline providing emotional support and legal signposting to callers.
During her Master’s, her dissertation was written on the impact of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 on child contact arrangements in the family courts, for which she was awarded a distinction.
Education
- Bar Practice Course, Inns of Court College of Advocacy, Merit (2026)
- Master of Arts in Law (Conversion), University of Law, Distinction (2023)
- Diploma in Professional Acting, The Oxford School of Drama (2012)
- Bachelor of Science in Politics and Philosophy, University of Bristol, 2:1 (2009)
Scholarships
- Patrick Back Bar Course Scholarship, Gray’s Inn (2024)
- Winner, 1 Crown Office Row Public Law Moot (2023)
- Runner up, ICCA Family Law Moot Shield Competition (2025)
- Runner up in Women in Family Law essay writing competition (2025)
Memberships
- The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
- Family Law Bar Association
