Katherine Walton – Pupil
Katherine Walton is a specialist family pupil under the supervision of Claire Middleton and is available to accept instructions from 2 April 2024.
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)
Awards and Prizes
ELSA Helga European Human Rights Law Mooting Competition (2022) – Best Respondent
Geneva Academy Annual Humanitarian Law Moot (2018) – Outstanding Oral Advocacy
