Masters of the Bench

Karen read history and international relations at the University of Aberdeen before studying the GDL at the College of Law in York. Before becoming a bencher, Karen was a member of the Middle Temple Young Barrister’s Association (“MTYBA”) for several years including two as its president. She was also an elected member of the Hall Committee for two terms, the second of which (2020-2022) she served as Chair of the committee. Karen has assisted the Inn as an advocacy tutor and sits on scholarship panels and the Inn’s hardship award panel. Karen practices in public law, predominantly in housing and immigration, at the 36 Group where she is joint head of the public and human rights group.