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John is 49. He spent more than 10 years working as a senior prosecutor with the CPS but last worked more than two years ago. The pressure of a heavy workload contributed to the breakdown of his relationship and to him losing his job.
18 January · 2 min read
Justine qualified in 1990 and worked as a family practitioner in private practice. In 2015, she was unexpectedly diagnosed with a long-term neurological disorder. The next 18 months saw Justine begin to struggle with contentious work and she progressively lost confidence in her own skills.
18 January · 4 min read
Linda approached us for help in 2013, after a colleague pointed out the The Solicitors’ Charity ad in the Gazette. “I wasn’t keen,” she recalls, “I didn’t think it was for people like me.”
18 January · 3 min read
When Vanessa completed her law degree in 1994, the plan was to become a criminal lawyer. After a year working as an outdoor clerk, she realised that she could not manage on an income of £7,000pa, couldn’t afford the LPC and had little prospect of a training contract.
18 January · 5 min read
Jenny first approached the charity for help at the beginning of 2018. She had experienced a series of life-changing events in preceding months when, aged 33, she had suddenly had to flee an abusive relationship, leaving behind all her possessions apart from a small bag of clothes.
18 January · 3 min read
Lorraine is 48. She has a daughter aged 17 whom she has brought up single-handedly. She has never had any financial support from her previous partner. Her daughter was her “inspiration” to study law and qualify as a solicitor.
18 January · 2 min read
