Laura Peto – Pupil
Laura Peto is a specialist criminal pupil under the supervision of Andrew Walker
Before coming to the bar, Laura gained a variety of experience across different areas of law including criminal, family and civil. This involved undertaking work experience for prominent Newcastle-based firms and chambers, such as Richard Haswell Solicitors, New Park Court and Dere Street. Laura also worked for both Clyde & Co and Kennedys specialising in both personal injury and specialist liability by managing a caseload of multi-million pound claims. She also dealt with sensitive evidence involving abuse of the care process within foster homes and local authorities.

Qualifications
BPP University Law School Leeds: BTC and joint legal masters (LLM bar) – very competent
University of York Law School: Batchelor of Laws in Law – upper second class degree
Awards and Prizes
Joseph Petty Prize for Best Intending Law Student (2018)
BPP’s Advocate of the Year Advocacy Competition (2020) – runner up
University of York Roses Moot (2021)- winner
BPP Scholarship Award for Career Commitment (2022)