Eleanor Mitten

Year of call:

2018

Education:

2016 - The University of Sheffield, BSc (Hons) Psychology - First Class

2017 - The University of Sheffield, Graduate Diploma in Law - Distinction

2018 - The University of Law - Leeds, BPTC LLM - Distinction (Very Competent)

Career:

2018-2019 - Paralegal at DWF LLP, Leeds

2019 - Pupil at Park Square Barristers

2020 - Tenant at Park Square Barristers

Appointments:

2020 - Level 1 Prosecutor

2021 - Level 2 Prosecutor

2023 - Level 3 Prosecutor

Awards:

2017 - 1st place, University of Sheffield Plea in Mitigation Competition

2018 - Ranked 1st, BPTC Student Advocacy Competition Qualifying (University of Law, Leeds) 2nd place, KBW Criminal Law Moot National Finalist, Featherstone LGBT Moot

Thomas More Bursary – Lincoln’s Inn

Ellie has a busy Crown Court practice, appearing for both the prosecution and defence. She is a persuasive advocate and provides sound and well-reasoned advice.

Ellie is a CPS Grade 3 Prosecutor and regularly prosecutes cases involving offences of dishonesty, drugs, public disorder and violence. She deals sensitively and empathetically with vulnerable complainants where there are allegations of domestic or sexual abuse.

Ellie is alive to legal issues that may arise before and during the trial process, and frequently has success in making or responding to applications involving bad character and hearsay. In her defence work, Ellie has made a number of successful submissions of no case to answer.

Prior to pupillage, Ellie provided education on criminal law to youth offenders as a volunteer with the StreetLaw scheme, which aims to provide legal education to those who might otherwise lack access to it.

Ellie prides herself on her calm manner and ability to relate to clients and witnesses from all walks of life. As a result of her background in Psychology, she is well equipped to deal effectively with clients with mental health issues and to understand the particular issues they may face. She is committed to ensuring that her clients achieve the best result possible and to providing a high standard of client care.