Practice Profile

Camila is a first six pupil barrister and joined Crucible in October 2022. She will be available to take instructions from the beginning of April 2023.

Prior to pupillage, Camila worked as a paralegal in a criminal defence firm, supporting fee earners in private matters and preparing legal aid cases. She also worked as a research assistant to a leading KC in extradition, crime, and public law.

Before this, Camila completed the Death Penalty Project and Doughty Street Chambers – Kalisher internship, where she worked on death penalty appeals and constitutional challenges before the Privy Council. She volunteered with a cleaner’s trade union, utilising her Spanish-speaking skills to represent members at company hearings.

Alongside her studies, Camila worked as a support worker in an anti-trafficking and modern slavery safehouse. She also taught debating across London prisons as a Vocalise mentor.

Outside of work, as a Davis Peace Prize recipient, Camila curated a gallery exhibition held at the Middle Temple celebrating the achievements and contributions of former refugees to the UK.