Nicola Hadden

Ms Hadden graduated from Edinburgh University with the LLB last year and the diploma this year.

She studied family law throughout her undergraduate degree and the diploma.

She said: “Child law has always been the area of law I wanted to pursue, therefore I am very grateful to be offered the opportunity to learn under the expertise and experience at Thorley Stephenson.

“I am looking forward to officially starting my legal career in January.”