Nia Marshall

Experience

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  Barbados Tourism Authority

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer Intern
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  Regions Refocus

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Intern

  Regions Refocus was responsible for hosting a Symposium on heterodox and feminist approaches targeted at stimulating economic development in the Caribbean and African region. I communicated and interacted with several diplomats from the Caribbean and African region about the proposed policies. I also networked at the conferences with scholars, diplomats and United Nations personnel

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  Newcastle University

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2021

  Undergraduate Research Associate

  I was part of a team of seven responsible for conducting research and co-authoring on legal pedagogical strategies.

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  Warrens Court Chambers

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Mini-pupil

  This mini-pupillage allowed me to engage in the following activities:• Researching the art of mitigation • Researching case law, precedents and legal principles in all of the criminal and civil cases• Organising case files and Court documents and recording pertinent facts in a separate document for the barrister’s legal negotiations• Interacting with Magistrates and Judges during court visits about some cases • Conducting meetings with clients involved both in criminal and civil matters Show less

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  Dere Street Barristers

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

  Mini-pupil

  This 3 day mini-pupillage with Mr. Stephen Thornton, Mr. Matthew Collins and Mr. Michael Cahill allowed me to witness the practical workings of aspects of family and criminal law respectively. I spent all of my time at Court, I went to both York County Court and the Crown Court. I was granted the opportunity to shadow hearings, trials and private meetings with the barrister and client. I was able to learn more about Children Act applications (emergency removal of children) and I was able to witness how the Proceeds of Crime Act operates with a focus on s16 and s18. One of the highlights of this mini-pupillage was getting the privilege to meet and interact briefly with Judge Sean Morris who is a resident judge at York Crown Court. Show less

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  The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Summer Intern

  - Prepared a legal comparative analysis on the provisions underpinning the European Single Market and the Caribbean Single Market - Case law arising from the pillars of economic integration (free movement, competition and custom union policies and common external tariff) and the governing treaties were used to identify the similarities and differences in the functioning of the two regimes - Wrote an article entitled “Rough Seas or Smooth Sailing for UK- CARIFORUM Relations in No-Deal Brexit” The article considers the fact that a ‘no-deal’ Brexit seems likely and highlights that its effects will be felt by trade partners including the Caribbean region. It examines the current relationship between the UK and the EU, and the UK’s future trading agreement with CARIFORUM countries in light of the CARIFORUM-UK Roll-Over Agreement. There is also a focus on whether or not the region missed a key opportunity to renegotiate the trading arrangements under the Roll-Over Agreement. Show less

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  Gray's Inn

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Publicity Officer and Raising the Bar Podcast Host

  Responsibilities:- Conceptualising, planning, producing and disseminating content on AGIS' Facebook and Twitter pages- Content ranges from posting about Committee events, opportunities, motivational posts, vacancies, pupillages, mini-pupillages and everything Gray's Inn related - Co-organising the Raising the Bar Gray's Inn Podcast with the Education Department- Hosting the Podcast

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  Leeds Crown Court

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

  Judge Marshalling

  This experience provided me with the opportunity to sit on the bench with His Honourship Judge Mairs while he presided over three different cases: sentencing for an affray offence, trial for conspiracy to commit and supply drugs and racially aggravated harassment.

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  4 Paper Buildings

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

  Mini-Pupil

  - Observed a successful application for a parental order in a surrogacy case - Discussed with my supervisor Mr. Andrew Powell the requirements of a parental order as outlined in section 54 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008

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  LPC Law

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Advocate
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  QUEST LEGAL ADVOCATES LTD

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  County Court Advocate
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  International [Future] Barrister Mentorship

  Jun 2022 - now

  Founder
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  The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Law Tutor
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  Quest Legal Advocates Ltd

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  County Court Advocate
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  Exchange Chambers

  Sept 2023 - now

  • Barrister

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Pupil Barrister

    Sept 2023 - Sept 2024