Emily James

Emily James is a legal professional currently serving as a Solicitor at Chapman Tripp since January 2021, having previously held the position of Law Clerk at the same firm. Emily's experience includes academic roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Land Law at a University and a position as Style Editor for the Auckland University Law Review. Prior to these, Emily worked as a Library Assistant at the Ministry of Justice in New Zealand, and completed multiple clerkships at Chapman Tripp. Early career experience includes roles in retail, serving as a Checkout Assistant at Countdown Supermarkets and a Shop Assistant at Design Quarter. Emily holds a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and Arts (History and Art History) from The University of Auckland, and completed a Professional Legal Studies Course at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies. Academic achievements include receiving NCEA Level 1, 2, and 3 endorsed with excellence from Selwyn College.