Hannah graduated from the University of Strathclyde with an honours degree in law and French, having spent a year studying at the Jean Moulin University Lyon III, France. Subsequently, Hannah completed the Diploma in Legal Practice and an MPhil in legal research also at the University of Strathclyde.
During her time at university, Hannah assisted in the running of the well-established University of Strathclyde Law Clinic. Through her involvement as a student in the Law Clinic, Hannah won the ‘Best Contribution by an Individual Student’ at the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards in 2013 at Westminster Parliament. Hannah also tutored various legal subjects on the undergraduate degree at the University of Strathclyde.
Hannah completed her traineeship and qualified as a solicitor at Latta & Co where her work has extended over a variety of areas including immigration, asylum, human rights, children’s, family, general civil and general criminal work. She now focuses largely on immigration and asylum work, assisting both adults and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in a variety of matters. Her work often includes assisting vulnerable individuals in complex cases.
Hannah has appeared in a variety of matters at the Sheriff Court, Immigration and Asylum Chamber, Children’s Hearings, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the First Tier Transport Tribunal and instructed counsel at the Sheriff Court, Immigration and Asylum Chamber and Court of Session.
Alongside her work at Latta & Co, Hannah is a Legal Advisor at Freedom from Torture and a Trustee on the board of Refuweegee. She has a keen interest in access to justice.
