Experience and Background

Sophie is a Solicitor Apprentice in the Social Housing Team based in Norwich. After working as a paralegal in the team for three years, Sophie has developed extensive knowledge and experience in this niche area. In particular, Sophie supports the team on a wide range of matters from dealing with all aspects of large land acquisitions to running her own caseload of shared ownership, shared equity and open market plot sales.

  • September 2024 – Present: Howes Percival LLP, Solicitor Apprentice in Social Housing
  • September 2024 – Present: Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • November 2021 – September 2024: Howes Percival LLP, Paralegal in Social Housing and Commercial Property
  • April 2021 – November 2021: Spire Solicitors LLP, Legal Assistant in Social Housing and Residential Conveyancing
  • 2018 – 2019: Norfolk Community Law Service, Legal Volunteer
  • 2017 – 2020: University of East Anglia, Law LLB
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