Trinity's Lead Criminal and Regulatory Clerk, Liam Gorman, recently joined members of Newcastle United Foundation in meeting with The King’s Trust in Newcastle.
Liam spoke with a group of young people preparing to take their first steps into the world of work to support The King’s Trust’s ongoing commitment to help 11 to 30-year-olds across the UK develop skills, confidence, and pathways into employment, education, or training.
During the session, Liam introduced the group to Trinity, explaining who we are, what we do, and what his role in Chambers involves. Liam also shared his own journey within Chambers, focusing heavily on how he started, the challenges he overcame, and the valuable lessons learnt along the way to reach his current role.
The session concluded with a lively Q&A, where Liam answered questions from the group and offered advice and encouragement to those looking to build their own successful careers.
The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s Trust) has been supporting young people since 1976. With a strong presence in the North East, the charity helps young people from all backgrounds, especially those facing adversity, to gain the skills and confidence they need to build a brighter future. Through a wide range of free programmes and workshops, The Trust empowers individuals to live, learn, and earn.
Commenting on the visit, Liam said:
“I recently had the privilege of attending a session at The King’s Trust in Newcastle, held by the Newcastle United Foundation Charity. The event was aimed at supporting young people who are working hard to get into employment and build their futures.
During the session, I shared who we are as a business and the nature of the work we do within the legal sector. I spoke about my own journey - from school to how I started within Chambers, the challenges I faced along the way and the steps I took to reach my current role. It was important for me to highlight the hurdles I overcame, to show that with determination and hard work, progress is always possible. It was a privilege to be part of such an inspiring initiative and to meet a group engaging young people and I hope my story offered some inspiration as well as practical advice as they take their next steps into the world of work.
I would like to give a big thank you to Lee Smith and Helen McDermott of the Newcastle United Foundation and The King's Trust for inviting me along and for their vital continued work in the local community.”