Faye Hankinson

Faye completed her undergraduate law degree with international legal studies at the University of Leeds and Western University, Canada. During this time, she was selected as an observer to attend the 67th UN Commission on the status of women and girls in New York. 

Faye completed her Bar Course at the University of Law in 2025 with a high distinction, following receipt of the Deans Award for Excellence Scholarship from the University of Law, and the Birkenhead Scholarship from Gray’s Inn.

Prior to pupillage, Faye worked as a County Court Advocate appearing in front of District Judges across the South East in a range of hearings including mortgage possessions and bankruptcy petitions. Faye has also worked as an administrative officer at Cambridge Crown Court, assisting in preparing and uploading documents for hearings and responding to solicitor and public enquiries.

Faye’s Pro Bono work includes having volunteered at the University of Law’s Litigation Programme, assisting litigants in person with private children law matters. Whilst at the University of Leeds, Faye also volunteered at Support Through Court and worked on a Cerebra Research Project, analysing Local Authorities’ policies regarding needs assessments of autistic children.