AHMED YUSUF

LLM LAW AND LEGAL PRACTICE, BPP UNIVERSITY

As an aspiring lawyer, I want to ensure that there is a greater representation of British Muslims in the legal sector, and alleviate many of the barriers British Muslims face when seeking to access legal services.

My deep commitment to this profession stems from observing the rising number of cases relating to Islamophobia being undertaken by law firms under the guise of ‘pro-bono’ services. Siphoning such consequential and high-stake cases as ‘pro-bono’ has often resulted in a lack of enthusiasm or passion by those handling these cases.

I am keen to provide an alternative avenue for British Muslims and increase access to justice for marginalised communities. Through studying an LLM in Law and Legal Practice at BPP School of Law, I intend to pursue a career that will allow me to tackle socio-legal issues such as structural barriers to accessing legal services and social inequality.