Sophie graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a First-Class Honours before achieving a Distinction in her Master of Laws (LLM) at The University of Law. Prior to joining JWP, Sophie worked for almost three years in the care department at another Yorkshire law firm. Sophie developed a keen interest in family and care law early in her career. She is driven by a genuine desire to help people through challenging and often emotional circumstances. She has experience representing clients throughout the Public Law Outline (PLO) process and within Public Law Child Care Proceedings, appearing before Magistrates, District Judges, and Circuit Judges. Sophie is currently preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and is working towards qualifying as a Solicitor in the care department in 2026.