London woman overcomes childhood adversity to qualify as a barrister
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London woman overcomes childhood adversity to qualify as a barrister

27 Apr 2026 · Originally published 26 Apr 2026 8/10 Original headline: 'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much
Leonie Hughes, who grew up on a council estate and was expelled from school at 15, has celebrated her inspiring journey to becoming a qualified barrister. After teaching herself in a local library and working through years of trauma, her story of resilience has now gone viral and touched thousands of people across the UK.
Source: BBC News UK Greater London
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