Niara Lee
About Niara Lee
Niara Lee is a Trainee Solicitor currently working at Linklaters in London, having previously held various legal roles at firms such as Baker McKenzie and Mishcon de Reya. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of Leicester and has accumulated extensive experience in legal placements and compliance analysis since 2017.
Work at Linklaters
Niara Lee currently serves as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked at Linklaters as a Future Trainee Solicitor from 2022 to 2023, gaining valuable experience in the legal field. Additionally, she participated in the Spring Vacation Scheme at Linklaters in 2022, which lasted for one month. Her tenure at Linklaters has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of legal practices within a leading international law firm.
Education and Expertise
Niara Lee completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) at the University of Leicester from 2015 to 2018. During her time at the university, she was actively involved in various roles, including serving as a Solicitors' Representative for the Law Society and as a Student Adviser in the Project Light Pro Bono Scheme. She also participated in the Law Mentoring Scheme as a Student Mentor. Prior to her university studies, she attended The St. Michael School, where she achieved CSEC and CAPE qualifications from 2008 to 2015.
Previous Legal Experience
Niara Lee has accumulated diverse legal experience through various roles in different law firms. She worked as a Conflicts Analyst at Covington & Burling LLP for five months in 2022. Additionally, she held positions at Mishcon de Reya LLP, where she served as a CDD & Conflicts Analyst and a Junior CDD & Conflicts Analyst between 2019 and 2022. Her experience also includes roles at Baker McKenzie, where she participated in the Spring Vacation Scheme in 2018 and worked as a Legal Placement in 2017.
Professional Development Initiatives
Niara Lee has engaged in several professional development initiatives throughout her career. She participated in the Legal Launch Pad Programme at BLD Foundation from 2016 to 2017. She also gained experience during a Temporary GC & Risk Paralegal role at Herbert Smith Freehills in 2019. These experiences reflect her commitment to enhancing her legal skills and understanding of the industry.