About Lauren Viegas
Lauren is a Trainee Solicitor currently undertaking her first seat within the Housing team under the supervision of Jayesh Kunwardia. She assists on cases that include disrepair claims, possession, landlord and tenant disputes and unlawful eviction.
Lauren joined Hodge Jones & Allen as a Family Paralegal in May 2024 where she assisted on a variety of matters such as child arrangements, financial remedies, international child abduction and domestic violence. Lauren previously worked at a specialist family law firm and spent several years volunteering with a criminal law pro bono organisation.
Career
- Trainee Solicitor at Hodge Jones & Allen, September 2025 – Present
- Paralegal at Hodge Jones & Allen, May 2024 – August 2025
- Legal Assistant at Stowe Family Law, September 2023 – May 2024
- Volunteer at Miscarriages of Justice Review Centre, October 2019 – July 2022
Education
- Legal Practice Course and Master of Laws, University of Law (Distinction), 2022 – 2023
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Sheffield (2:1), 2019 – 2022
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