@barrister.life: Keeping my Yorkshire accent as a barrister. At times I have felt so much pressure to change myself to suit what people think a barrister is or sounds like, but I didn’t want to feel like I was acting like a different person. I’m so glad I was stubborn and refused elocution lessons. As long as you can speak clearly so that you can be understood, it shouldn’t matter if you have an accent. #barrister #law #lawyer #accent #yorkshire

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yamamsbeaver
yamamsbeaver :
I'm from the Midlands and if I hear a Geordie accent I know they're nice
2025-10-26 15:04:07
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mstanzanite
Tanzanite :
Challenging the status quo is seldom a bad thing
2025-10-27 13:38:28
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hollylizj
Hollylizj :
Yorkshire is THE most endearing accent. I'm from Lancashire and ended up with my West Yorkshire boyfriend of 6 years. Its such a comforting accent!
2025-11-03 11:46:49
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stueya
StueyA 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 :
Let's be frank and I'm not doubting your competency here, but the Judiciary is so steeped in elitism and cronyism, few working class advocates make Judge. I do hope that's changing and you do have an equal path to those from public schools and connected families.
2025-10-26 11:17:53
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hlrefc
hlrefc :
I work in the legal system - it’s been dominated by white middle class men for far too long, I absolutely love it when a woman with a strong regional accent walks in 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
2025-10-27 17:23:40
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danpallant1
Dan Pallant146 :
until you said it a second time, I thought you were making coffees
2025-10-29 09:17:19
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seallaugh96
seallaugh96 :
As a practising solicitor in West Yorkshire I cannot agree more with you! 😁
2025-10-27 21:37:54
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david_uk7771
David R :
Your accent is quite lovely and your accent doesn’t make any difficulty to get the message across, you quite pronounce words clearly and is quite good to see that your accent doesn’t put you down as a professional, on the contrary, it gives more value to yourself and career. Keep it up girl! 👏🏻
2025-10-27 09:45:06
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ange12921
user :
You’re absolutely right, don’t change. I’m from South Yorkshire and used to work in Sloane street, London and felt it endeared people to me. Be proud of your achievements and your roots ❤
2025-10-27 18:09:46
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billwright007
William Wright :
You have a lovely voice and we do not tolerate discrimination in the Law do we? Best of luck.💯💯💯👍👍👍
2025-10-26 10:04:46
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coastcam
CoastCam :
Seen accentism loads in science too. One of the best Chemists I knew had a Lancastrian Bolton accent- hindered him and a Yorkshire accent that I have was an issue for some
2025-10-27 20:48:47
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emmasnosey
Emma A :
You’re so right love! I’d feel so much more comfortable with you rather a posh “southern “ accent! (I’m Northern too)
2025-10-27 19:10:21
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xolacubes
Xola ♥️ :
Elle is that you? 💅🏼 🛍️😍
2025-10-26 17:34:19
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orlan_finnis
orlan_finnis :
A Great example of this is Kavanagh QC, though not a Yorkshire accent he has a Manchester accent
2025-10-26 20:56:54
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susie.may92
Susie.may :
I used to cover the crown courts as a journalist and loved hearing my Yorkshire accent from advocates - it just really stripped away a layer of formality…SO glad you kept yours!
2025-10-27 08:15:55
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jessiebella11
Jessie :
You worked as hard as any one else , be proud of your Yorkshire accent ❤
2025-10-26 17:03:44
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turnitdownx
turnitdownx :
Oh god I just don’t care at this point I’m like Naaaa then
2025-10-26 18:18:51
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darkanddishonest
darkanddishonest :
I have an accent for every occasion and for every profession. It's handy...🤣
2025-10-26 22:10:49
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prfkblac
Prfkblac :
not too sure where your from, thinking South Yorkshire somewhere but I'm from West Yorkshire and I got let go from a a sales Job Many Years ago in Harrogate because I was " too northern " and I wouldn't posh up my Accent, all the rest of the staff were local to Harrogate. It's only 20 mins away but the divide is a Casm of classist snobbery wider than the Grand Canyon
2025-10-26 16:15:40
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steffaniefrances
Steffanie Frances :
Elite accent. love your voice!
2025-10-28 08:15:28
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avrowland06
ava :
Current yorkshire law student here! I would love to be a barrister, i’d love if we could chat about the process/ any tips you’ve learn from along the way!🥰
2025-10-28 11:40:07
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harold.i8
Harry :
Never feel ashamed of your beautiful Yorkshire accent!
2025-10-29 16:16:52
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helenabraham66
Helen Abraham :
they told me the same (strong north east accent) and it's done me no harm whatsoever
2025-10-26 22:32:40
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jilly447
jilly447 :
You’re beautiful, smart and from gods own county . Triple threat. 🫶🏼
2025-10-27 09:28:07
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gemstgem
GCP :
Love this! 👏👏👏
2025-10-27 18:43:16
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