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• When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?

  During my Philosophy BA, I focused on ethics and logic. This naturally led to my studying a law conversion course and becoming a lawyer, as analytical thinking and justice underpin the theory and practice of law. My interest in teaching comes from a love of sharing knowledge and seeing students progress.

• Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).

  Land law, property law, and equity and trusts are the subjects I love to teach. I specialise in these areas in my practice as a solicitor. My practical experience helps me to explain the law to students through real-world examples and practical applications.

• Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

  Benjamin Franklin. I admire his intellectual curiosity, diplomacy, and even-temper.

• What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?

  Patience, experience, knowledge, and empathy, as well as a genuine enjoyment of the subject that spreads to the student.

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

  At school, I had an English teacher that was very inspirational to me. He was passionate about the subject, a great listener, and always encouraged an atmosphere where everyone’s opinion mattered. He also always managed to link the subject back to life and real-world experiences, and this is a quality that I adopt in my own teaching.

• What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?

  When I first started studying, I found it difficult to accept the uncertainty of the law. It is an area of study that can be ambiguous and inconsistent. I have since learnt that there is no single “right” answer, and I encourage both myself and my students to explore reasoned arguments from multiple viewpoints, and to embrace the ambiguity to become better thinkers and advocates.

• Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?

  I love to learn, and I am curious. The law is expansive, and always changing, so it offers an opportunity for continuous learning. In my job as a solicitor, I love seeing how one can use the law to protect and enforce peoples’ rights. It is the reason I volunteer every week at a legal advice centre.

• What makes you a Superprof (besides answering these interview questions :-P) ?

  I have a genuine and sincere enthusiasm for teaching the law and seeing students fulfil their potential.