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'I'm a barrister and earned more when I was a coffee barista - so I'm going to strike'

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A striking barrister says she earned £7,000 MORE a year as a coffee barista than she does now. Criminal defence barrister, Rosalind Burgin, 28, says she netted around £10,000 in her first year working as a junior.

But while working full-time as a coffee barista she earned around £7,000 more annually - and said it was much more reliable work.

Rosalind admits first year earnings tend to be lower, but "you still need to be able to live" - and claims she's taking home less than minimum wage.

The lawyer from Manchester is speaking out ahead of the September 5 strike over legal aid rates. It is expected the majority of crown court cases across the country will be adjourned. Read more:Mum on her heartbreaking last moments with 'incredible' daughter as she died in hospital bed next to her She said the thought of her client's suffering is "gut-wrenching" but she feels she has no choice but to strike, because her job security is at an all-time low.

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