Ruth Harbord
Legal Apprentice
CorporateRuth has recently completed A-levels in law, business and psychology at St Christopher’s Sixth Form and joined Harrison Drury as a Legal Apprentice in September 2025.
As part of the law programme pathway at sixth form, Ruth spent alternate Wednesday afternoons at a local law firm in the personal injury department. She later completed a week’s work experience placement at the same firm, but gained experience in the criminal and family departments.
Outside of work you can find me…
Ruth is a keen sportsperson, playing football for Accrington Stanley Women’s FC and cricket for Edgworth CC. Another passion of Ruth has is travelling, and she recently spent 2 weeks inter-railing around Europe.
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