Katherine Walton
Katherine commenced a family law specialist pupillage in October 2023 under the supervision of Claire Middleton
Before coming to the Bar, Katherine gained substantial experience in children’s rights (including citizenship rights and children’s access to justice) and youth-led development at organisations including Child Rights International Network (CRIN), Human Rights Now and Restless Development. Katherine also Chaired Amnesty International UK’s Children’s Human Rights Network for 6 years. She gained particular experience and expertise in working with children and in child-centered environments.
Qualifications
PGDip Bar Practice – Inns of Court College of Advocacy (Merit)
LL.M Master of Advanced Studies in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights – Geneva Academy (Distinction)
LL.B Law – University of Bristol (2.1)
Memberships
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Family Law Bar Association
Awards and Prizes
ELSA Helga European Human Rights Law Mooting Competition (2022) – Best Respondent
Geneva Academy Annual Humanitarian Law Moot (2018) – Outstanding Oral Advocacy
