Experience and Background

Uma is a first year trainee working across the Private Client and Contentious Probate departments, assisting with Will drafting, probate, estate administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Prior to commencing her training contract in April 2025, Uma worked as a paralegal within the Private Client department.

Uma completed her undergraduate degree in Law at De Montfort University and later completed her Legal Practice Course at De Montfort University as well.

  • 2024 – Present: Howes Percival LLP, Paralegal
  • 2021 – 2022: De Montfort University – Legal Practice Course
  • 2017 – 2020: De Montfort University – LLB Law with Human Rights and Social Justice


 

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