Ellen accepts instructions all areas of criminal, including matters in the Courts Martial, and civil law.

Ellen undertook her first six under the supervision of Hannah Hurley, gaining exposure on a range of criminal cases including serious violent crime and sexual offences.

Prior to pupillage Ellen worked as an in-house advocate for DWF Law LLP (Global business legal services) appearing in the County Court across a range of civil disputes.

She has further background in Housing, having worked as a paralegal and caseworker, supporting clients dealing with homelessness and facing possession proceedings.

Ellen grew up in a military family, attended a Naval College and commissioned into the British Army Reserves in July 2022.

Appointments

CPS Panel Advocate Grade 1

Education

Bar Training Course: BPP University, Leeds – Very Competent/Distinction

Graduate Diploma in Law with integrated LLM: BPP University, Leeds – Distinction

BA History: University of Leeds  – 2:1

Further Professional Information

Scholarships and Competitions:

Ann-Goddard Pupillage Award 2025 – The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn.

BPP University, Leeds: Plea in Mitigation Competition, Runner Up.

BPP University, Leeds: Career Commitment Scholarship.

BPP Legal Advice Clinic: Pro Bono Award.