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Former Lawyers In The New Cabinet
Billy Sexton, Editor, AllAboutLaw.co.uk
Last updated 14th May 2015
It’s not uncommon for former lawyers to pursue a career in politics. Just look at Tony Blair! He started off as a barrister of Lincoln’s Inn.
After the Conservative victory, there are a few lawyers in David Cameron’s cabinet too. But just who exactly are they?
Nicky Morgan, the minister for Women and Equalities, was previously a corporate lawyer at Travers Smith, specialising in mergers and acquisitions. Theresa Villiers, the Northern Ireland secretary, was also a barrister before entering the political fray.
Anna Soubry, minister for Small Business graduated with a law degree but chose to initially follow a career in journalism.
There are fewer former lawyers in the cabinet than there are bankers, but it nevertheless shows how the skills you gain as a lawyer are transferable.
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