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Rory Shanahan

Rory Shanahan

Senior Caseworker

Asylum and Human Rights

Rory Shanahan is a senior caseworker in Paragon Law’s Asylum and Human Rights department. 

Rory Shanahan joined Paragon Law in 2019 and during his time at Paragon Law he has gone on to complete the Graduate Diploma in Law, the Bar Professional Training Course, and has gained a Masters in Law. Prior to joining our Asylum and Human Rights team, Rory worked as an Immigration Support Assistant, assisting international students with making Tier 4 visa applications. Previously Rory Shanahan has also volunteered at Support Through Court where he assisted clients who were unable to access legal aid through the family and civil court system. 

Why speak with Rory Shanahan

Time management

Given his experience, Rory Shanahan has dealt with a multitude of cases including initial asylum cases, appeals and extension applications. Rory has the ability to prioritise deadlines and use time effectively to ensure successful completion of each case.

Interpersonal skills

Rory’s range of experience dealing with people from all walks of life with a range of immigration matters means that he is able to understand what each client wants and therefore is not only able to tailor his approach but is able to be responsive to individual needs.

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