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William Irwin

William Irwin

Profile

William is building a broad practice across the range of Chambers' work.

He joins Chambers after completing pupillage under the supervision of Mark James, Cathryn McGahey and David Barr. During the year he gained experience of a wide range of common law, employment and public law work.

During the second six months of pupillage, William was instructed in County Court trials, applications and inquests. He advised on a wide range of cases including employment and costs matters.

William has recently been instructed as part of the Junior Barristers Team for the Leveson Inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the press.  

Education

  • Bar Vocational Course, City University (2010)
  • Graduate Diploma in Law, City University (2009)
  • MA History (First Class), Jesus College Cambridge (2006)

Scholarships and Awards

  • Bedingfield Award (2009) (Gray's Inn)
  • David Karmel Award (2008) (Gray's Inn)
  • Open Scholar of Jesus College Cambridge (2006)

Memberships

  • Human Rights Lawyers Association
  • Personal Injury Bar Association