In Short
- Tinessa Kaur becomes first Sikh woman to claim top barrister award in the UK
- Kaur pursued a law degree in 2013 and after that she completed her Bar studies
- In 2023, she secured Pupillage at the age of 32, allowing her to practice independently
A 32-year-old Indian-origin barrister, who was once a homeless teenager, has made history by becoming the first Sikh woman to win the prestigious Young Pro-Bono Barrister of the Year award in the UK.
At 17, Tinessa Kaur moved from Leicester to Greenford, West London, relying on the Sikh community’s support to transition from homelessness to education. Now 32, she has achieved success in her legal career, reported the BBC.
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Kaur faced numerous hardships from a young age. Her father left the family early on, and by 2009, at 17, she found herself homeless and exposed to the dangers of the streets, including gangs. By 2010, when she finished school, her father was in prison.
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