Tanya began her pupillage under the supervision of Matthew Hooper in September 2026.

Prior to commencing pupillage, Tanya worked as a County Court Advocate and as an assistant to a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers. Alongside her studies, she volunteered with legal clinics and charities, providing pro bono support in areas ranging from immigration to employment. She gained further experience working with vulnerable community members during her time as an intern with the University of the Western Cape Law Clinic in South Africa.

She is available for instruction from 15th March 2027.

Appointments

Professional Associations

  • Gray’s Inn

Education

  • City St George’s - BVS - Merit
  • University of Law - GDL - Distinction
  • King’s College London - MA (Medical Ethics and Law) - Distinction
  • University College London - BSc (Hons) in Medical Sciences with History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine

Awards

  • Roger Cox Scholarship, Gray’s Inn
  • Residential Scholarship, Gray’s Inn
  • Ubuntu Scholarship, City St George’s