Indian-origin Krishangi Meshram becomes youngest solicitor in UK. Who is she?

Indian-origin law graduate Krishangi Meshram has scripted history by becoming one of the youngest solicitors in England.

At 21, she now holds the title of the youngest solicitor in England and Wales.

Her achievement was followed by another accomplishment when she was featured in the Law Society Gazette’s August 1 edition.

But who is she, and where do her roots lie?

Here’s a look:

Who is Krishangi Meshram?

The 21-year-old Indian-origin law graduate has become one of the youngest solicitors in England and Wales.

She grew up in the Iskcon Mayapur community in West Bengal and is now based in the UAE.

Meshram’s legal journey began when she was just 15, after enrolling for a law degree with The Open University (OU) in the UK.

Three years later, she graduated with a First-Class Honours LLB, becoming the youngest OU student to achieve this, before moving on to complete a Master’s degree.

She recently passed the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), officially beginning her career as a solicitor.

“Studying with flexibility not only gave me academic freedom but also taught me discipline, focus, and organisation. These skills helped me secure a role at an international law firm, where I am now gaining practical experience," Meshram was quoted as saying by The Times of India.

She also said that distance learning helped her balance her studies, travel, and family life.

Her parents, Tapan and Indira Meshram, said they were proud but also taken by surprise. “We encouraged her to give it her best shot, but we couldn’t have anticipated such a remarkable outcome," they said.

Her interest in the subject began after a short programme at Harvard University, which her father recalled as having “resonated deeply with her core values of justice and fairness.” He credited her upbringing in Mayapur, “away from toxic academic competition,” for shaping her discipline and focus from a young age.

Explaining her choice of career, Meshram said she wanted “a degree that would provide a breadth of transferable knowledge.” She added that the OU also gave her “valuable skills, from self-discipline to organisation,” according to OU News.

By the time she was 18, she had already taken up a remote role at a Singapore-based law firm, an opportunity that helped her qualify as a solicitor within three years.

“I’ve been working full-time since I graduated and am now finishing the qualifications needed to become a qualified lawyer,” she said.

Now the youngest solicitor in England, she is looking to the future and exploring roles in both the UK and the UAE, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Her areas of interest include fintech, blockchain, and AI law. She has also spoken about her aim to focus on legal services for businesses and private clients.

Sharing her plans with OU News, she said, “My next step will be to finalise my specialism. I’m hoping to help businesses and private clients with vital legal matters such as wills and probate, while also keeping an eye on emerging digital technologies.”