

About James
James Underwood is an associate in the family and children team.
Before joining Russell-Cooke in 2023, James worked for 10 years as an academic and university lecturer.
Education
- read English Literature at Durham University, graduating with first-class honours in 2011
- MA in Modern and Contemporary Literature (Distinction) and PhD in English Literature from the University of Hull
- completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at BPP University, achieving Distinctions in both
James's highlights

News
05.09.2025
Emergency Alerts Test: what domestic abuse survivors need to know
This Sunday (7 September 2025) the UK government will run a nation-wide test of its Emergency Alerts system. There is a concern that...

News
30.06.2025
Top five tips: external networking for trainee solicitors
Fourth-seat trainee James Underwood shares their tips for external networking as a trainee solicitor...

News
12.12.2024
A day in the life of... James Underwood, trainee, Russell-Cooke—Legal500 Future Lawyers
Trainee James Underwood documents his 'day in the life' as a second-seat trainee in the family team, which has been published in The Legal 500 Future...