The Open University’s youngest ever OU Law graduate Krishangi Meshram is in the record books again – this time by qualifying as the youngest solicitor in England and Wales in recent times.
Still only 21, Krishangi recently qualified as a lawyer and had her history-making milestone featured in The Law Society Gazette .
The young scholar-turned-solicitor, who lives in UAE, began her studies with The Open University (OU) at just 15 years old. Three years later she gained a First Class Honours Degree in Law, aged just 18.
She continued her Legal Practice Course (LPC) alongside a Masters, completing the LPC with distinction and gaining a distinction in her MSc Business, Law and Management. She has since gone on to complete all the prerequisites to qualify as a solicitor at the tender age of just 21.
Krishangi says having the chance to learn online with the OU meant she gained a whole lot more:
“I’m incredibly thankful that The Open University gave me the opportunity to begin my LLB studies at the age of 15. It was during my studies that I not only laid the academic foundation for my legal career but also discovered a deep and lasting passion for the law.
“The flexibility, accessibility and unwavering support offered by the University – including my tutors who carefully guided me with patience and expertise – empowered me to pursue my ambitions with confidence and determination.
“I didn’t realise that I’d be gaining the valuable skills that the OU taught me, from self-discipline to organisation.”
The bright student completed her school exams by 15 then studied at full-time pace with the OU, shaping her studies around family life, at the time in India.
She gained a first-class degree in Law 2022 before attending an OU graduation ceremony in Manchester late last year.
“The Open University didn’t just help me start my studies – it helped me believe in my potential. For that, I will always be grateful. Thank you for being such an integral part of my journey,” she said.
Krishangi’s next step she says will be to explore the legal dimensions of emerging digital technologies such as fintech, blockchains and AI and she aspires to work for leading law firms in the UK or UAE.
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