Megan Austin
Apprentice Solicitor Service areas: Court Of Protection, Mental Health

Megan joined BHP Law as a Solicitor Apprentice in 2022 after completing her A-levels. She attends Northumbria University one day per week and is expected to graduate in 2026. Following this, she will proceed to sit the Solicitors Qualifying Exams in years 5 and 6 of the Apprenticeship.

In her first year, Megan worked in the Wills, Trusts, and Probate team, handling private client work such as drafting wills, lasting powers of attorney, and carrying out will signings.

In her second year, Megan transitioned to the Court of Protection Health and Welfare department. She assists in preparing various matters for court hearings and has started building a caseload representing clients assessed as lacking the capacity to make decisions regarding their care and support needs. These cases may involve decisions about where a person lives, the care they receive, and their contact with others. Megan is passionate about helping vulnerable clients and will continue in the Court of Protection team in her third year. She will also be assisting the Mental Health team with tribunals and hospital managers' meetings, representing those detained or subject to the Mental Health Act.

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