Rebecca Wood

Criminal solicitor and partner at Woollcombe Yonge Solicitors

Rebecca is an experienced criminal defence solicitor in Plymouth. She is the Head of Crime at her firm and is also a qualified duty solicitor and solicitor advocate. Rebecca served as president of Plymouth Law Society in 2023.

“Being a duty solicitor at Christmas is not as bad as being in a position where you need a lawyer at Christmas”

Criminal defence solicitor Rebecca Wood shares her experiences as a duty at Christmas.

Unseen burdens: managing vicarious trauma in legal practice

Solicitors working with trauma victims often face vicarious trauma. Three legal professionals share their experiences and practical steps for managing vicarious trauma.

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