Konstantina is the Chair and Founder of Bringing [Dis]Ability to the Bar, and a barrister at Nexus Chambers. She has been diagnosed with Ulrich Muscular Dystrophy and decided to found the organisation because she was exposed to severe discrimination and was discouraged from pursuing a career in the Bar by many. However, she knows that there are many disabled aspiring barristers out there who share similar experiences to hers. Through Bringing [Dis]Ability to the Bar, she hopes to support disabled individuals who want to become barristers. Konstantina envisions BDABar as a platform where we can dismantle the stereotypes and prejudices that affect disabled people and raise awareness of disabilities and accessibility.

Fun fact: Konstantina completed the London Marathon 2025. Find out more about Konstantina here.

Zoe is a BVS student at City, University of London. Originally from Hong Kong, Zoe completed her law degree at the University of Birmingham and holds an LLM in Professional Advocacy, focusing on strategic litigation. Prior to the Bar course, Zoe worked in the charity sector as a human rights researcher/consultant and has experience in grassroots advocacy.

Zoe has chronic depression and anxiety, meaning she has to continually take medication to prevent a relapse. Other than discussing disability in the context of mental illness, Zoe’s mission at BDABar is to prove that thriving is possible whilst living with mood disorders.

Fun fact: Zoe plays the flute and enjoys performing in amateur theatre shows… when she has time.

You can learn more about Zoe here.

Julie is a pupil barrister at Doughty Street Chambers. Originally from Dublin, Julie holds an LLM in Public International Law, where her thesis focused on memory and trauma in international criminal law. She intends to focus on criminal law and human rights at the Bar.

Julie is excited to be a part of BDABar’s Schemes team because of the team’s commitment to broadening access to the Bar to underrepresented groups. Having been diagnosed later in life with dyslexia and mental health problems, she is aware of the individual barriers candidates with disabilities face at the Bar and is keen to be part of BDABar’s mission to dismantle them.

Allison is a pupil barrister at 25 Bedford Row Chambers and holds an LLM from UCL. She is interested in social justice and the law; she is originally from Chicago. She is excited to join BDaBar’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion team because of the team’s commitment to an intersectional approach to diversity at the Bar. People do not approach the Bar (or life) as only one of their identities so work towards inclusion should reflect this as well!

Jody is a current Bar Course student at the ICCA, doing her LLB (Hons) a bit later than most. She has had a varied career, from being a serving police officer, and a professional musician to an award-winning author who has mentored and taught throughout the publishing industry.

Jody has genetic, congenital and acquired disabilities, which include dual sensory loss and so she generally comes attached to a very fluffy and infamous Golden Retriever called Fergus (or Ferb for short).

One of Jody’s passions is to bring positivity to those around her and help others believe they can reach their dreams. In competitive areas such as law, it’s easy to think the odds are insurmountable for anyone with disabilities. So, she’s hoping to assist BDABar in breaking down the walls and leading the way.

Sam is currently an LLM Public Law candidate at UCL, with additional interests in public international law and media law. During his LLM, he was late-diagnosed with ADHD-I and became one of the first beneficiaries of BDABar’s Mini-Pupillage Scheme at Blackstone Chambers.

Sam is passionate about raising awareness around the diverse impacts of various disabilities on the journey to the bar. He joined BDABar as he is interested in creating educational and collaborative relationships between aspiring barristers, chambers, and other bodies/universities to provide two-way support, mentorship, workshops, and other opportunities focused on destigmatising various disabilities and undoing the negative impacts of the various challenges faced by disabled aspiring barristers.

Chris is an aspiring barrister with an interest in criminal law and have recently graduated from De Montfort university, Leicester. At the age of 2, I was diagnosed with a rare and complicatedly defined neurological disorder called ‘Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with Streptococcus infections’ (PANDAS). All my life, I have endured symptoms of physical tics and severe anxiety but my disability did not deter me from seizing every opportunity to join various societies at university where I eventually became chairperson of the Street Law society and participated in numerous moots, including the OUP & ICCA National Mooting Competition. I wanted to be a part of Bringing Disability to the BAR to help enable aspiring barristers like me succeed at the Bar and represent more than hope - to represent a voice for aspiring barristers with disabilities. As a member of the committee, I am part of the outreach team and responsible for legal updates. Fun fact: I am an avid gamer and a member of a Dungeons and Dragons player group. Find out more about Chris here.

My name is Anaïs Sosson and I am proud to be a Social Media Officer at BDABar. I am from Belgium and recently graduated with a Law degree from the University of Brighton I currently study the Bar Course at BPP.

I joined BDABar because it is the first student-led organization I have come across that focuses on challenging the Bar and improving its accessibility and representation specifically in regards to disability.

This is highly important to me as since my OCD diagnosis when I was 17, I wish to encourage disabled individuals to also consider a career at the Bar, to end the stigma around mental and physical disabilities amongst aspiring barristers, and raise awareness of their capabilities.

I have no doubt that we will accomplish this and way more at BDABar and therefore encourage members to join us in 2022. To find out more about click Anaïs here.

Clara graduated from King’s College with a Bachelors of Laws in July 2023 and spent a year working as a paralegal, representing children and parents in public children law proceedings. She is now pursing the Bar Course at the University of Law, which she is very enthusiastic about. Throughout her studies, Clara learned to manage her ADHD in an academic setting, reflecting on the role of disability in her life. She benefitted from BDABar’s mini-pupillage scheme in 2024, an experience that inspired her to become a Schemes Officer and give back to the community of disabled aspiring barristers.

Sonder is a Legal Support Assistant at Matrix Chambers. Sonder read law in Hong Kong, completed the LLM at King's College London and the GDL at City, University of London. Outside legal studies, Sonder has interned and volunteered at various rights organisations, such as the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute, advocating for political rights and equality. Sonder was late-diagnosed with neurodiversity and hopes to assist disabled aspiring barristers on the same journey to the Bar.

Rachel is a BPTC student at ICCA and aspires to practice at the civil and public Bar. She volunteers in the Schemes Team at Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar, where she works to create accessible pathways to the legal profession for aspiring disabled barristers. She has grown up with several long-term health conditions and is aware of some of the barriers to access at the Bar for aspiring disabled barristers. She is passionate about making the Bar more accessible and inclusive for everyone and enjoys working with her colleagues at BDABar to realise that goal. 

My name is Holly and I have recently graduated from the University of Plymouth with a first-class honours degree in law. I’m the Legal Updates and Blogging Lead and also part of the events team. I joined BDBAr as I wanted to help dispel the stigma around having a disability and joining the Bar. Taking part in mooting competitions at University sparked my interest in pursuing a career as a barrister. Fun fact, I had the opportunity to moot in front of Lord Sales in the Supreme Court which was amazing. Find out more about Holly here.

Oscar is current student on the ICCA Bar Course, having previously studied law at the University of Reading and later, LSE. He is diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Oscar decided to join BDABar as he is eager to influence positive change and promote accessibility to the Bar for students with disabilities. He feels that not only are disabled individuals underrepresented at the Bar, but that not enough Chambers are taking a proactive approach in making the profession accessible.

Oscar is keen to see BDABar empower students with disabilities and work cooperatively with barristers to make the profession more disability friendly. Oscar specialises in data protection and cyber law. Find out more about Oscar here.

Kei is studying on the PGDL course. From a young age Kei has been an active campaigner on disability rights and wider social justice. This led her to complete a Double Masters in Global Governance, specialising in Human Rights and Social Justice at Warwick University and the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA). At BSIA Kei was granted a Graduate Fellowship, which involved completing research and presenting findings to Global Affairs Canada. Kei currently works for a charity supporting and advocating for older people experiencing abuse.

You can learn more about Kei here.

Caitlin studied law at the University of Manchester, graduating in 2021. Throughout her degree, she led a team investigating a murder trial for the Manchester Innocence Project. During the first lockdown, Caitlin was diagnosed with several conditions that rendered her disabled, requiring significant adjustments to her day-to-day living. She then had to apply these adaptations when she embarked upon her BPC, at the University of Law in London which she completed in 2022. Caitlin has a passion for criminal law and is in the process of seeking a criminal pupillage. Outside of law, her main interests are: mixology, theatre, and American politics.