Yasmine Bolton

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

Name: Yasmine Bolton

Where/when you studied: I completed my LLB at the University of Sheffield and graduated in 2019. I then completed my LPC LLM at the University of Law in Manchester and graduated in 2020.

Professional expertise before joining the firm: I completed work experience with the legal advice team at a law firm. I volunteered at the free law clinic in Sheffield in 2018-2019 as a student advisor. This was providing free legal advice supervised by a qualified solicitor.

When you joined the firm: November 2020

Department responsibilities (within the firm): I carry out a range of work within the Private Client Department.

Areas of special legal expertise: Solicitor with the Private Client Team.

Fortnightly attendances at Age Concern in Bolton to draft and sign wills.

Name: Yasmine Ridings Bolton

Position: Paralegal

Where educated: St Joseph’s R.C High School, Winstanley College, Sheffield University, University of Law Manchester

First job: Waitress

Hobbies: Dog walking, travelling, spending time with family and friends

Favourite food: Pizza

Favourite film: Harry Potter

Favourite group/artist: There are too many to name

Ultimate holiday destination: Bora Bora

Favourite sport/team: Manchester United

Favourite book: Lord of the Flies

Likes: Dogs, holidays, success

Dislikes: Bad manners & mess

Personal ambition: To qualify as a successful solicitor. To do as much travelling as possible.

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