Richard Carruthers read history at the University of Toronto, Law at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and completed the BPTC at City, University of London. He hopes to practice at the criminal bar. In the meantime, he is a County Court Advocate.
While studying at Newcastle Richard volunteered at Citizens Advice where he provided limited advice and assisted clients with employment, social security and debt matters.
Richard has also worked as a paralegal for Chibesakunda & Co, a Zambian law firm which is the national DLA Piper affiliate.