Sidrah Ali

Experience

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  Home Stop

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2023

  Retail Sales Assistant

  • Organised store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.• Balanced and organised cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.• Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.

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  A1 Munch

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  Assistant Manager

  • Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialised orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples, and response to particular requests.• Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.• Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximise productivity and safety.

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  GCU Students'​ Association

  Aug 2023 - now

  Senior Peer Assisted Learning Support

  As a Student Peer Assisted Learning Support volunteer, I provide guidance and assistance to new students, answering their questions and offering support as they navigate their academic journey. My role involves promoting a supportive environment where students feel comfortable seeking help and advice.

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  GCU Law Clinic

  Sept 2023 - now

  Created and promoted the Law Clinic’s social media presence across platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and X. I also conduct sessions for first-year law students, introducing them to the Clinic’s work and providing insights into its operations As a volunteer at the GCU Law Clinic, I undertook a variety of responsibilities each session. I actively shadowed senior students, gaining insights into case handling. My duties also included managing case files and documentation to ensure efficient case progression.

  • Media Manager

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Student Volunteer

    Sept 2023 - May 2024
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  The McKinstry Company

  Feb 2024 - now

  Legal Secretary

  Worked full-time during the summer and transitioned to a part-time role during the academic year.• Drafted, reviewed, and edited legal documents and correspondence.• Managed and organised case files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.• Handled administrative tasks such as answering phones and managing calendars.

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  GCU Law Society

  Mar 2024 - now

  Vice President

  As Vice President of the GCU Law Society, I organised and set up the Freshers’ stall, planning engaging activities to attract new members. This included designing promotional posters and running a raffle to make the stall more appealing. By actively speaking with new students and introducing them to the society, I successfully increased membership sign-ups and contributed to building a strong student community within the society.

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  Legal Cheek

  Jun 2024 - Jun 2024

  Legal Cheek Summer Virtual Vacation Scheme

  Day 1:- Introduction by Legal Cheek and ULaw team. - “Deals” workshop delivered by associates at Jones Day.- “Disputes” workshop delivered by associate and trainee solicitor from Willkie Farr & Gallagher.Day 2: - “Energy” workshop delivered by partner and associate from BCLP.- Virtual employability expo with ULaw careers experts.Day 3:- “Islamic Finance” workshop delivered by partner and associate from Foot Anstey.- Virtual law fairDay 4: - “Fraud” workshop delivered by founder of City Disabilities.- Commercial awareness master class with founder of Legal Cheek and careers manager at ULaw.Day 5:- “Training in-house” workshop delivered by trainee solicitor from Accutrainee and senior legal counsel at HSBC.- “Alternatives to corporate law” workshop delivered by immigration, asylum and human rights lawyer at Wilson Solicitors, family law trainee at Family Rights Group, and housing and public law solicitor at Lawstop.- Networking with future ULaw trainees. Show less

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  East Ayrshire Council

  Oct 2024 - Oct 2024

  Legal Work Experience