Ismahan Mohamed

I graduated with a degree in Economics with Econometrics and my motivation to become a barrister began through supporting individuals experiencing mistreatment in custody.

I went on to work in criminal defence, where each day presented a new challenge and every case involved supporting someone through one of the most difficult moments in their life.

Building on this and through my work in youth spaces, I hope to continue raising the visibility of young people in society and empowering those particularly vulnerable to prejudice.

This scholarship will now enable me to pursue the Bar course and continue advocating for those who need it most. I am fully committed to becoming a barrister and the Aziz Foundation has made this possible.