Bethany Smith

Bethany joined Family Law Group in August 2022 as a Paralegal. Bethany mostly works on Public Law Care Cases, however, has assisted on Private Law Children cases.

Having achieved 1^st class honours in her law degree at the University of Derby in 2021, Bethany went on to study the Legal Practice Course and awarded the degree of Master of Laws with Merit in 2023.

Bethany has assisted on a diverse caseload with cases involving Non-Accidental Injury, Female Genital Mutilation, and Neglect. Bethany also has experience representing clients in the pre-proceedings PLO process and negotiates with Local Authorities to try to avoid care cases be in ginitiated.

It has always been Bethany’s intention to be a family lawyer. Bethany is passionate about guiding and supporting clients throughout the legal process as well as ensuring people have equal access to justice.  Bethany appreciates the importance of building a good rapport with clients so that they feel confident in her abilities to advise and represent them accordingly.

Proceedings in respect of family and children can understandably be worrying therefore, Bethany approaches situations in an empathetic manner whilst providing straightforward and knowledgeful advice.

Outside of her career, Bethany likes to care for her pets, spending time with her family and exploring the coasts of the UK.

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