Legally Mum

She Who Obeys the Law… & Breaks Stereotypes

Kia ora

I’m Legally Mum, your honest guide to solo motherhood, ambition, and survival with a side of legal grit.

I’m a 24-year-old solo mum, law graduate, and government employee living in Aotearoa. I became pregnant at 19, in my first semester of university — and let’s just say, the path wasn’t exactly laid out for me. I studied full-time, worked full-time, and raised my son through it all.

This is my little corner of the internet where I get real about what it’s like to juggle nappies, deadlines, self-doubt, and ambition.

Here on Legally Mum, you’ll find reflections on solo parenting as a young mum, what I wish I’d known during law school, working in government as a wāhine in her 20s, and navigating life, identity, and expectations in Aotearoa

This isn’t a polished highlight reel. It’s a place for honesty, growth, and breaking the stereotypes people love to place on young mums. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or just feeling stuck in the middle of it all — this space is for you.

Thanks for being here. Let’s rewrite the story together.

  • I Finished Law School… and Didn’t Become a Lawyer

    When I graduated law school, I thought I’d feel proud.I thought doors would open.I thought I’d finally get to breathe. But what really happened? I walked across the stage, collected my degree… and then found myself completely lost. “So… are you a lawyer now?” This question came at me from every direction — friends, family,

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  • 19, Pregnant, and Studying Law

    At 19, I was in the middle of study week during my first semester of law school, working 30 hours a week at Countdown, and trying to study through Aotearoa’s Level 3 COVID lockdown — Everything shifted in an instant when I found out I was pregnant. I’d worked so hard to get into law

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  • Welcome to Legally Mum: Law, Life & Lessons Learned

    The author shares her journey as a solo mother who discovered her pregnancy at 19 while pursuing a law degree. Despite challenges, she graduated and now works in government. “Legally Mum” serves as a platform to discuss her experiences, address societal stereotypes, and support those feeling underestimated.

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