Lola McNeil

I am a Hardworking student with strong study skills, a strong academic record, and a readiness to take on demanding assignments. Applies education and personal talents to learn new subjects in detail and delve into challenging topics.

I have played netball for the past 5 years and won leagues with my school team, allowing me to gain good teamwork and communication skills along with physical endurance, leading to regularly attending the gym as a young adult for mental and physical desires., I was a competitive swimmer for 7 years during my childhood which gained me good social skills and physicality which allowed me to become more confident and win meets and races.

• In June to July of 2025, I had the privilege of getting work experience with the Upper Tribunal of Immigration and Asylum. Here, I had the amazing opportunity to marshal a High Court Judge and gain insight into the daily life of an Immigration Barrister and the immensely rewarding yet challenging day-to-day work. I had the privilege of reading and sitting in 5 Statutory appeals cases, 3 Judicial reviews, and sat through an age assessment. From this work experience, I strengthened my confidence in communications with all the amazing individuals I met, ranging from inspiring Barristers to the client cases I read and watched. Aside from my legal work experience, I got to go into the Chamber's Inn and meet their incredible Treasurer, who solidified my love for Law and enhanced my devotion to keep on going with my Legal Journey and ambition to become a Barrister.
• In June 2026, I had the privilege of completing an informal mini-pupillage with the Immigration and Family Law Chamber Thirty Park Place. Here, I completed a case and hearing at the Columbus House in Newport with Immigration Barrister Megan and was honoured to experience her rewarding work of helping immigration clients. From this experience, I was able to watch the conference prior to the hearing and gain insight into behind the scenes of court hearings, therefore allowing me to have a better understanding of close communication needed for a successful Barrister. Also, I gained the skills of speaking to and learning about a variety of clients' situations. Therefore, this experience heightened my useful skills of empathy and understanding for others, this making me want to fulfill my dream of becoming a barrister even more!