Leyla Seymour-Biscoe

Law is more than a career to me, it is something I genuinely enjoy and have been interested in since I was very young. Having completed my LLB (Hons) Law degree with a 2:1, I am currently completing my Master's in Legal Practice, due to finish in October, whilst training as a Trainee Solicitor. I am driven by the opportunity to continually learn, challenge myself and build practical experience.

Although I have developed a strong foundation in Private Client law, I am eager to broaden my knowledge across other areas of practice.

My ambition is simple: to become the best solicitor I can be through hard work, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace every opportunity.

Trainee Solicitor at Frank Smith & Co Solicitors (2026-06 – Present)

Recently promoted to Trainee Solicitor. Working within the Private Client Department, managing an independent caseload under supervision.

• Drafting Wills for both straightforward and complex estates
• Preparing and completing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Advising on and drafting Trusts, including Discretionary Trusts and Flexible Life Interest Trusts (FLITs)
• Managing probate and estate administration matters, including preparation of IHT forms, applications for Grants of Probate, intestate estates, and estates involving Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR)
• Exposure to Court of Protection matters
• Conducted independent client meetings, taking instructions and managing client matters from initial consultation through to completion
• Went above trainee responsibilities by supporting departmental growth and development
• Developed referral networks with IFAs and care homes
• Created precedents, templates and questionnaires to improve efficiency
• Built relationships with external professionals and supported business development initiatives

Paralegal at Frank Smith & Co Solicitors (2025-11 – 2026-06)

Promoted to Paralegal. Working within the Private Client Department, managing an independent caseload under supervision.

• Drafting Wills for both straightforward and complex estates
• Preparing and completing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Advising on and drafting Trusts, including Discretionary Trusts and Flexible Life Interest Trusts (FLITs)
• Managing probate and estate administration matters, including preparation of IHT forms, applications for Grants of Probate, intestate estates, and estates involving Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR)
• Exposure to Court of Protection matters
• Conducted independent client meetings, taking instructions and managing client matters from initial consultation through to completion

Legal Secretary Locum at Frank Smith & Co (2025-08 – 2025-11)

Promoted to Paralegal.

• Managed the review, organisation and digitisation of approximately 3,500 Wills and associated documents
• Identified and escalated potential risks or discrepancies within historic records
• Implemented improved document storage, filing and archiving processes

Law LLM Degree in Master of Law – Arden University (2025 – 2026-10)

Law LLB Degree in Bachelor of Laws – University of Gloucestershire in Gloucester (2022 – 2025)

A-Levels – Beacon Academy Sixth Form (2022)

GCSEs – Uplands Academy (2019)