Emily Higlett joined Chambers as a family law pupil in September 2025. During her first six, Emily acted as a supervisor to students at the University of Brighton Legal Clinic.

Prior to pupillage, Emily worked as a paralegal at a specialist family law firm and supported vulnerable clients as a Qualified Generalist Adviser with Citizens Advice. Alongside this, Emily co-founded the Blog Writing Team at Save the Children UK, coordinating volunteers to produce monthly blogs on current campaigns.

Before undertaking the Bar Course, Emily worked as a Wedding & Events planner, coordinating high-profile weddings and brand activations.

Awards

  • Harmsworth Scholarship, Middle Temple, 2022
  • Going Above and Beyond Award, nominated by Save the Children UK, December 2021
  • The House of Commons Community Hero Award, nominated by Citizens Advice Bureau, June 2021

Education

  • The Inns of Court College of Advocacy, Bar Course, Merit (2025)
  • UCL, LLM (Master of Laws), Merit (2022)
  • The University of Manchester, LLB Law with Criminology, First (2019)

Memberships

  • Family Law Bar Association
  • Middle Temple

Publications

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