Law graduate Chantal celebrates university success as best thing she's ever done

Single mum Chantal Tembedza feels she is “exactly where she wants to be” as she graduates with a degree in Law today thanks to the help and support of Leeds Trinity University.

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Chantal was supported by the University to balance her studies alongside the demands of being a single mother to her young daughter, who was just three years old when Chantal started her degree, as well as working a weekend job.

Chantal's inspiration to pursue a career in family law came from a challenging experience representing herself in a civil matter in court. She was working in financial services and unable to afford legal fees at the time, so decided to study key legislations and procedural rules to represent herself. Encouraged by the positive outcome she achieved, Chantal made the decision to change career path and started the Law with Foundation Year in Legal Issues degree at Leeds Trinity in 2021.