Kate Stent

Hi I'm Kate, a first-year law with psychology student at the University of Essex. I am studying part time while working as a civil servant at HMCTS. I hope to share my experiences navigating the legal profession while obtaining a law degree. I also document my journey on Instagram as @kateslawlife.

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Vegan barristers’ wigs – a great alternative or just another expensive option?

Kate Stent

Wigs have been worn by the legal profession in court since the late 17th Century as barristers were viewed as being part of the middle-class society.

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What are the advantages of being a mature student?

Kate Stent

The thought of returning to education five years ago was off the table, I was terrified of being considered a mature student at the age of 22.

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High street or big city – what type of firm is for me?

Kate Stent

From my experience in the workplace and studying, the big city firms are everywhere. We