Doug Scott

Member since Jun 2020

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Details

Key area of interest

Law

Keywords

Solicitor, future Barrister, First Class Honours

My background

Hi I am Doug and I currently practice criminal law as a Solicitor and am in the process of becoming a Barrister. I also received a First Class Honours degree in Law from the University of Sheffield. With this background I am well placed to offer tuition to succeed in law exams but also crucially I am able to offer an insight into how to translate academic success into professional success.

Experience

University:
- Led an organisation that investigated potential miscarriages of justice;
- Awarded a First Class Honours degree in Law; and
- Awarded a Masters Scholarship based on academic success.

Commercial law:
- Advised on areas of law including Planning, Health and Safety, Environment, Banking, Corporate and Litigation;
- Advised in high profile litigation working for one of the largest law firms in the world; and
- Established and advised on pro bono projects.

Criminal law:
- Successful trial advocate;
- Police station advisor; and
- Appeared in successful Parole Board hearings.