The most recent meeting in the DH LINKS programme of careers and networking events was a gathering of practising lawyers and barristers, primted to impart their wisdom on pursuing a career in the legal profession to girls in the Sixth Form and recent Downe House alumnae.

Kindly hosted by Ms Saira Kabir Sheikh QC at the Francis Taylor Building at the heart of inner Temple, the event proved an invaluable sharing of expertise and knowledge to spur on those considering this career path. A significant number of attendees were recent students concluding a law degree or embarking upon a law conversion, as well as trainees and pupil barristers.

The expertise in the room covered everything from financial services, property and environmental law to commercial litigation, fraud, tax, negligence and family law, some with focus on international matters.

Mrs Elspeth Talbot Rice KC, current parent, commented: "This was a thoroughly enjoyable, convivial meeting of past, present and future lawyers, sharing (sometimes remarkably similar) war stories from the law and the lacrosse pitch."

LVI pupil India Laidlaw was excited about the possibilities of a future in the profession, "The legal cluster group was a truly inspiring and insightful evening which I am so glad that I attended. It was really helpful to speak to some old DH girls who gave me some invaluable knowledge about life at Law School and their journey to becoming a lawyer. It has definitely given me some ideas about my career choice!"