Liam Bawden

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ABOUT LIAM BAWDEN

I’m building my legal career without going to university - and helping others realise they can do the same.I work in Dispute Resolution, specialising in Contentious Trusts & Probate, Property Disputes, and Personal Injury Claims.I started my career in the legal profession at 17 and have worked in Dispute Resolution since 2018, qualifying through CILEX rather than taking the traditional university route. I’ll qualify as a CILEX Lawyer in late-2026.Today, I’m a Dispute Resolution Executive at Foys Solicitors in Doncaster and I’m proud to be heavily involved in the local legal community. I currently serve as the long-standing President of Doncaster’s Junior Lawyers Division and Immediate Past President of the Doncaster & District Law Society, having been appointed President at just 24 - I am the youngest person ever to hold the role of President of a Local Law Society.Alongside my day job, I’m passionate about helping students, career-changers, and Junior Lawyers realise that there is another way into the profession - and that you don’t need to follow the traditional path to build a successful career in law.I’m ranked in the Top 20 Legal LinkedInfluencers and regularly speak at schools, colleges, and legal events about careers in law, CILEX, alternative routes into the profession, and men’s mental health. I also share content here about careers, qualification routes, and life in Dispute Resolution.If you’re thinking about qualifying via CILEX, moving into Dispute Resolution, or taking a non-traditional route into law - or if you’re interested in collaborations, podcasts, or speaking opportunities - feel free to drop me a message!