Emily Nicholl
Scottish netball player
Emily Nicholl (born 24 May 1994) is a Scotland netball international. She represented Scotland at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games and at 2019 and 2023 Netball World Cups. Between 2017 and 2024, she played for Sirens in the Netball Super League. She has captained both Scotland and Sirens.
Early life, education and employment
Nicholl is originally from Biggar, South Lanarkshire. Between 2006 and 2012, she attended Biggar High School. She captained her school team when they won the 2012 South Lanarkshire Schools Senior Netball League. She also represented her school in orienteering competitions. Between 2012 and 2017, she attended the University of Edinburgh where she gained a Bachelor of Laws and a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. Since 2020 she has worked as a solicitor for Pinsent Masons.
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