Sophie Marquand

Prior to pupillage, Sophie worked for two years as a Graduate Lawyer (Awaiting English Bar Qualification) in the International Arbitration team of a leading US law firm in London. Sophie worked on high value, complex international commercial arbitrations (LCIA, ICC and LMAA) including energy sector, shareholder, and shipping disputes. She also worked on a long-term pro bono project concerning product liability in the cosmetics industry. Before converting to law Sophie worked as a Parliamentary Researcher and Speech Writer in the Houses of Parliament. She also worked as a Freelance Academic Researcher.

Sophie graduated with a BA (Hons) in Theology & Religion from Durham University in 2016 and an MSc with distinction in Social Anthropology (Contemporary Religion) from the London School of Economics in 2019. Sophie completed the Graduate Diploma in Law with distinction in 2021 and the Bar Practice Course in 2022. Alongside her studies, Sophie volunteered with the University of Law’s Legal Advice Clinics and the School Exclusion Project, where she represented permanently excluded school students and their parents at hearings. Sophie has also taught public speaking skills to marginalised members of the community (Second Chance Project) and in prisons (Vocalise).

Scholarships/Prizes:

• Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP Recognition for 100+ hours of pro bono work (2024)
• Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution Negotiation Competition National Finalist (2022)
• University of Law Negotiation Competition Winner (2022)
• Human Rights Lawyers Association Judicial Review Moot Semi-finalist (top 8/195) (2021)
• University of Law London Senior Advocacy Scholarship (2021)
• University of Law Career Changer Scholarship (BPC) (2021)
• University of Law Full Career Changer Scholarship (GDL) (2020)
• London School of Economics Anniversary Scholarship (2018)
• Gray’s Inn Treasurer’s Award (2018)