FUTURE SOLICITOR | YOUTH VOICE IN SOCIAL JUSTICE & LAW | Teen AI Ethics Advocate
About Me
My Background
I’m Lorena Thompson-Kerr, a 17-year-old A Level student with big dreams of becoming a future lawyer. My journey has been shaped by a love for law, social justice, and making a difference. Whether it’s campaigning about potholes, contributing to a food bank, supporting a women's refuge, engaging in homeless initiatives, or entering speaking and writing competitions, I thrive on creativity, advocacy, and connection. I stand against 'isms' and believe that feminism without intersectionality is seriously flawed!
From achieving my first A* at 13 to interviewing a former Education Minister, I’ve embraced every opportunity to grow. Outside of my academic pursuits, you’ll find me crocheting (badly), exploring 90s music, or baking something dense in calories. As an aspiring English tutor, I’m all about balancing ambition with the simple joys of life while amplifying the youth voice in law!
My Love of Words
I'm not sure where my love of words came from. Perhaps it's because my mother is 'Northern' and my family background is Jamaican. Or maybe it's due to growing up in a home where everything is a debate.
My primary school also encouraged self-promotion and diversity, which likely influenced my passion for social justice. This combination of experiences has shaped my desire to become a solicitor and on the way I will use opportunities to amplify youth voices in traditionally excluded spaces.
My Ambitions
As an A Level student, I’m driven by a vision of creating meaningful change through law. My dream is to become a first class solicitor who not only champions social justice but also transforms lives by reshaping outcomes in cases that matter. Beyond my legal career, I’m passionate about education and aim to provide free or low-cost tutoring as an English tutor to ensure every child has access to opportunities, regardless of their background.
Looking ahead, I aspire to step into the political arena, where I can advocate for policies that promote equality, educational access and community empowerment. With determination and compassion, I’m committed to making a difference in both individual lives and society as a whole.