Phoebe Whitlock Awarded Churchill Fellowship for Project on AI and the Legal System

Phoebe Whitlock, a barrister at the Barrister Group, has been awarded a coveted Churchill Fellowship which will enable her to travel to Singapore, Canada and Estonia researching how AI can better be incorporated into the UK Legal system to democratise access to justice.

Phoebe is one of 118 new Churchill Fellows announced by the charity, the Churchill Fellowship as it celebrates its 60^th anniversary year. These remarkable individuals span the length and breadth of the UK, representing different backgrounds, experiences, professions, and passions. Each shares a commitment to inspiring change and building a better society through global learning.

Talking about her award, Phoebe said: “I am thrilled to have been awarded a Churchill Fellowship, being able to better develop my knowledge of how AI is used in global legal systems is a fantastic opportunity.“

The Churchill Fellowship offers UK citizens a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead the change they want to see. Each Fellowship funds an individual to spend four to eight weeks meeting global experts in their chosen field, in person or online, to build international networks and exchange knowledge. Fellows then turn their insights into action - transforming communities, shaping services, and influencing policy across the UK.

Julia Weston, Chief Executive of the Churchill Fellowship says: “We are delighted to welcome our 2025 Churchill Fellows and to witness the incredible drive and dedication they bring to their work. As we celebrate 60 years of the Churchill Fellowship, we are proud to play a part in empowering these passionate individuals to become catalysts for meaningful change. Whether making a difference in a local community or shaping national debate, we look forward to following them on their journeys to create lasting impact across the UK.”

2025’s Churchill Fellows join a community of over 4,000 changemakers who work on the frontline of today’s critical issues, developing new solutions based on global research and their personal expertise. From ages 18 to 80 and from every corner of all four nations, Churchill Fellows have achieved amazing things, from becoming community leaders and charity founders to embedding new services and campaigning for action in fields from climate change to education, technology to the arts.

If you want to get in touch with Phoebe to discuss her project, please do so through her through her profile on The Barrister Group website.