An aspiring solicitor who has died aged just 22 would have gone on to a shining career in the law, her firm has said.
Lily Lammond, who was due to start her solicitor apprenticeship this year, died last month after being diagnosed with cancer.
She had combined working with Merseyside firm Maxwell Hodge while studying at the University of Liverpool, graduating in July last year and achieving a first class degree in law and criminology. She worked as a paralegal in the disputes and litigation team and then moved to personal injury and clinical negligence, gaining a reputation for giving thorough and empathetic advice.
In a tribute, the firm said: ‘Lily was due to start her solicitor apprenticeship this year and embark on the next stage of her career. Tragically, she never got the opportunity, but we know that she would have had a brilliant career as a solicitor.
‘The legal profession has lost a bright talent but more than that, we have lost a wonderful friend. We hold her family and loved ones close in our hearts as they navigate life without her.’
The firm said the way Lammond dealt with her illness, raising thousands for the Little Princess Trust by donating her hair, was testament to her character. The charity provides wigs to children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or conditions such as alopecia. Having set a target of £1,000, Lily’s page has now reached almost £10,000 after around 300 donations. Anyone wishing to donate can do so here. In addition, over £3,500 has been donated to Claire House Children’s Hospice in Lammond's memory.
Her firm added: ‘She was determined and positive throughout and even when facing her cancer diagnosis, her positivity and bravery was an inspiration to all who knew her.’
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