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Alice McCartney

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Actor-facilitator

Alice read Law at Oxford University and then trained as a solicitor at Magic Circle law firm Linklaters in London and Singapore.

She worked as a Dispute Resolution lawyer to 5 PQE in leading City law firms, specialising in high-value complex litigation.

She then trained as a professional actor at the Drama Studio London and now brings a unique blend of commercial expertise and performance skills to experiential learning and coaching.

She combines technical legal insight with advanced communication, presentation, and interpersonal techniques to help individuals and teams develop confidence, impact, and authentic presence.

Alice’s extensive real-world experience of corporate law allows her to facilitate learning experiences that build impactful communication, strengthen leadership, and equip professionals to perform at their best in high-stakes environments.

She specialises in working with junior and early-career lawyers, equipping them with the presentation and communication skills needed to build credibility, engage clients, and thrive in high-performing legal environments.

Education

  • University of Oxford (Balliol College) – BA in Jurisprudence (2012-2015)
  • The University of Law – LPC MSc in Law, Business and Management (2015-2016)
  • Drama Studio London – MA in Professional Acting (2024-2025)
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