Newcastle University student Alessia Ezewoko achieved an impressive 83% to win the Winn Solicitors prize in the Mediation and Commercial Dispute Resolution module of her course.

Set to receive a £250 prize, her performance impressed her tutors and those at Winns alike.

Rebecca Colby, Deputy Head of Vehicle Damage at Winn Solicitors, said: “Winns would like to congratulate Alessia on winning the Mediation and Commercial Dispute Resolution Award.

“It’s a fantastic achievement and a testament to her hard work. We look forward to seeing what she can achieve in her future career.”

Newcastle University Law School Deputy Head Professor Bryan Clark said: "Newcastle Law School is delighted to be able to offer this award for the best student in the Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution class and we are very grateful to Winn Solicitors for their generosity in sponsoring it.

“Our congratulations go to Alessia, more than a worthy first winner of this prize, for her outstanding performance in the module this year."

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