Kiera Vinall

Kiera joins Cornwall Street after the successful completion of her Bar Practice Course at the University of Law, London where she received a Very Competent classification. Prior to this, Kiera completed her LLB at Queen’s University, Belfast obtaining First Class Honours. Kiera was the recipient of the Cassel Scholarship from The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.

Prior to starting pupillage, Kiera was a Senior Paralegal at a busy solicitor’s firm where she successfully managed her own caseload of criminal defence, regulatory and military work. She undertook a broad range of duties, assisting the Managing Partner in a variety of matters including murder, manslaughter and serious sexual offences. She prepared cases for trial in both the Crown Court and Magistrates’ Court and attended and held client conferences.

Education

• Bar Practice Course (BPC) (Very Competent), University of Law
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (First Class Honours), Queen’s University, Belfast