Issma has a Batchelor of Laws degree and postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Issma has had a productive legal career, spanning over 20 years, mainly in public service posts such as being a prosecutor in Glasgow and a lawyer within the Government Legal Department in London. Issma is thoroughly enjoying teaching and her change in career. Issma believes that A Level Law, which upskills students on matters such evaluating information and critical thinking, is a highly useful subject for today's world. Issma is passionate about bringing her practical experience of the subject into the classroom to enhance the learning experience for students and to use this very interesting subject to improve language and writing skills.