Job Title

Associate Solicitor

About Jennifer

Whilst studying for her LLB Honours degree at Strathclyde University, Jennifer volunteered at her local Citizens Advice Bureau before joining Thompsons in 2016. When she began working for Thompsons, she was part of the statement team; the role involved her taking statements from both clients and witnesses in a range of different types of cases and reviewing clients' medical records. Jennifer graduated from Strathclyde University with her LLB Honours Degree in June 2017. She went on to complete her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at Strathclyde University, moving from the statement team to the Thompsons' lung disease team to commence her traineeship. She completed her traineeship in 2019 and has remained in the lung disease team as a qualified solicitor and more recently as an associate solicitor.

Expertise

Jennifer is an associate solicitor within Thompson’s lung disease team. Her role within the department is to investigate claims against former employers of clients who have been diagnosed with asbestos-related conditions. Jennifer enjoys the satisfaction that her role working in the lung disease team brings, particularly being able to assist in achieving justice for clients who have suffered as a result of negligent exposure to asbestos.

Qualifications

LLB Hons, University of Strathclyde 

Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde 

Notary Public

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Scotland

Scottish Young Lawyers Association (SYLA)