Ruwena Khan – Barrister

Deputy District Judge – North Eastern CircuitBPTC BPP Tutor – LeedsIndependent Mediator I was born in Cheshire and studied at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls where I undertook A Levels in Maths, French, History and General Studies. I participated in as many extra-curricular activities as I could throughout my education including team sports, athletics, drama, music, debating, Model United Nations, mock trials, photography and magazine editing.  Every individual and team pursuit gave me additional skills that I have found gave me a great grounding for the years ahead. I studied Law in Manchester for three years and continued sporting and public speaking activities, such as Mooting, and was a mentor for younger students. I also became a Summer School Tutor, coaching students from under-privileged and non-legal backgrounds in preparation for a Criminal Mock Trial.     I attended the Inns of Court School of Law in London to study on the Bar Vocational Course (now known as the Bar Professional Training Course). I was a Volunteer with the Citizen’s Advice Bureau at the Royal Courts of Justice and was on the Mooting Committee for the Inner Temple.    I undertook a common law Pupillage at Zenith Chambers in Leeds from 2005-2006, gaining an understanding of Family, Crime and Civil law before commencing my own practice.  I now specialise in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence law, spending time as both a trial advocate and advising in serious injury cases. I joined Park Square Barristers in 2020 and am on the Pupillage Committee.   I was appointed a Deputy District Judge in early 2019 and spend numerous days per month sitting predominantly in County Courts in South Yorkshire and the Humberside.   Since 2012 I have been teaching on the BPTC at the BPP in Leeds as a Freelance Tutor, teaching classes in Advocacy, Written Skills and Civil Litigation.   In 2020 I qualified as an IMI Mediator, accredited by Phoenix Dispute Solutions.    Outside of the profession, I love yoga, running, hiking, Latin dance and, when energy allows, cycling! I have had a halting return to playing hockey. I am an avid reader and enjoy art classes working in all mediums, but particularly love watercolour painting. I am a cooking and baking enthusiast, but more importantly I love eating – good food, great company and I am supremely happy! Sectors worked in and routes taken: Education Altrincham Grammar School for Girls The University of Manchester                - Law LLB (Hons) Inns of Court School of Law                    - Barrister-At-Law Legal Profession Barrister                                                      Deputy District Judge Other Mediator BPTC Freelance Tutor