A solicitor with a passion for community-focused work has qualified into Muckle LLP’s sports, education and charities team.
Jessie Melroy, who graduated from Northumbria University with a first-class law degree in 2023, will support projects for and advise a range of clients, including schools, colleges, charities, and sports clubs.
During her training contract, Jessie completed seats in the team as well as corporate finance, agricultural property, private client and employment, building a broad base of knowledge across multiple legal fields.
Jessie said: “I initially applied for a vacation scheme at Muckle after meeting some of the trainees at a networking event. They were so welcoming and spoke so positively about their experience. That really inspired me to apply, and I was lucky enough to be offered a place on the training programme.
“I’ve always wanted to be a multidisciplinary solicitor, so it’s great to bring in experience from other seats and see how it all overlaps. What really makes this area special is the client base. We work with so many inspiring people who are all trying to make a positive difference. Our job is to support them, and you genuinely feel like you are part of the work those organisations are doing.”
In addition to her work within the team, Jessie also serves as the firm’s pro bono coordinator. This role plays a key part in her day-to-day work, allowing her to help expand the firm’s community offering and provide legal support to smaller charities and non-profit organisations.
Joanne Davison, partner and head of sports, education and charities, said: “We are delighted that Jessie has taken a permanent position in the team. She’s shown real commitment and enthusiasm during her training and her passion in supporting community-focused clients aligns perfectly with what we do.
“Jessie has already made a strong impact across the firm through her pro bono role. We’re excited to see her career continue to grow with us.”
Muckle’s sports, education and charities team is one of the largest in the region, and is ranked top tier regionally for education and charities and nationally for sport by Legal 500.