University of Dundee, Bachelor of Laws in England and Wales, First Class Honours
Nottingham Trent University, Barristers Training Course with Masters in Law, Distinction
Awards
Exhibition Scholarship, The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
Jamie Marshall Award for Community Engagement, Nottingham Trent University
Medal Awarded to the Highest Achieving Student in Equity and Trusts Law and Property Law, The University of Dundee
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
Northern Circuit
Scarlett Wilson specialises in all areas of criminal law and accepts instructions for both prosecution and defence work.
Scarlett maintains a busy practice covering all areas of criminal law including drug supply, violent crime and acquisitive offending. Scarlett has developed a reputation for her thoughtful and empathetic manner with both clients and witnesses. She tailors her advocacy to the audience be they jury, judge, magistrate or witness.
Scarlett has recently successfully represented the Home Office in forfeiture proceedings as well as successfully representing local councils in regulatory proceedings relating to trading standards.
Scarlett has outstanding communication skills adapts to all types of clients or witnesses. She maintains empathy and professionalism. Scarlett reassures those she represents whilst always providing fair and realistic advice.
Scarlett was unanimously awarded tenancy at 18 St John Street Chambers after the successful completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Paul Treble.
Prior to working at the Bar, Scarlett worked full-time for the Citizens Advice Service as well as volunteering at the Beacon Project, a charity focussed on providing food and other essentials to the homeless. Here, Scarlett gained experience of explaining complex matters to vulnerable individuals with cognitive and comprehension difficulties. This experience has been built upon in her criminal practice. During her time at University, Scarlett received several awards and commendations after competing in a number of advocacy competitions.
R v S & W – Scarlett observed the trial and assisted in drafting documents during her first six months of pupillage. A father and son were accused of the systematic sexual abuse of relative children. Scarlett paid special attention to the large amounts of unused material on the case and assisted leading counsel with her careful note of the evidence.
R v M – Scarlett assisted in the preparation of the trial during her first six months of pupillage. Scarlett was involved in several intense conferences with a young woman suffering from extreme mental health difficulties accused of attempted murder. Her experience from working with homeless people was invaluable in assisting her with the unique needs and vulnerabilities of the defendant.
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