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Iqra Ali

Iqra will have completed her LPC in October 2020 at the University of Law. Having graduated in LLB (Hons) Law from the University of Exeter, Iqra has always wanted to pursue a legal career. She was awarded Law Student of the Year in 2014 for her strong work ethic. Having had experience with both solicitors and barristers in various areas of law, Iqra developed an interest in commercial law. She has undertaken a number of work experiences at leading law firms such as Ashurst, Pinsent Masons, DLA Piper and Hogan Lovells (only to name a few). Iqra has also completed several mini pupillages across the UK and worked at Blackfriars Chambers in London during her gap year. She has opted for a career as a commercial solicitor because she is a team player and loves challenges. Iqra is also an advocate for extra-curricular activities and is involved in a number of schemes and projects. Alongside her interest to be a writer, she is a STRIVE Supernova Associate and is also a Pro Bono Worker at Exeter’s Immigration Law Clinic. In addition, Iqra is a member of a student-run debating club and enjoys debating on a weekly basis on various topics, from government bailouts to the ban on TikTok. She has been voted best speaker for the fourth time in a row. Three of Iqra’s strongest skills are communication, resilience and the willingness to take on challenges. She likes to take on tasks that she is less familiar with in order to keep learning.