Adam Smith

United Kingdom

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About me
Paralegal at Immediate Media Co, London
Education
- St edmund arrowsmith catholic high school
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  Gcse grades: 5a*s, 4as, b
  Activities and Societies: Football Captain (5x Regional Cup Winners), Deputy Head Boy, Bronze Duke of Edinburgh, Triathlete (Individual 1st), Volleyball (North West Cup Winners)
- Carmel sixth form college
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  A-level grades: a*ab (law, english literature, history)
  Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador
- The university of sheffield
  2019 - 2023
  Llb law (eu & international) 2.1
  Activities and Societies: Edward Bramley Law Society Committee - Law Football Captain, FreeLaw Pro-Bono worker, Student Law Mentor Module Highlights:Advanced EU Law 80%Advanced Administrative Law 74%Comparative Law 74%Advanced International Law 72%Advanced Contract Theories (Commercial Perspective) 70%Family Law 70%
- Utrecht university
  2021 - 2022
  Law 1st
Experience
- Little tree books
  Jul 2015 - Aug 2017
  Managing director
  Managed a team of 19 students to make, pitch and sell children's books under the Young Enterprise Scheme.Regional, Greater Manchester and North West Final Winners. National Finalists.Top 10 Young Entrepreneur 2016 (Young Enterprise, BBC)Book sales of over £3,000
- Wigan council
  Aug 2017 - Jun 2020
  Lifeguard
- Eversheds sutherland
  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
  Legal work experience
- Weightmans
  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019
  Legal work experience
  A weeks work experience at Weightmans PLC, working with their litigation department.
- University of sheffield school of law
  Sept 2019 - Jun 2021
  Student advisor at the University of Sheffield’s FreeLaw Pro Bono Clinic
  - School of Law Student Mentor
    Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
  - Student Advisor FreeLaw
    Sept 2019 - May 2021
- The edward bramley law society
  May 2020 - May 2021
  Sports captain
  Running the Edward Bramley Law Society football team, promoting diversity and inclusivity, with a strong focus on mental health during lockdown. Leading the charity running event throughout March for Sheffield MIND and VIDA.
- The legal pitch
  Aug 2020 - Apr 2023
  Founder
  Founder of my sports-law blog, The Legal Pitch. Producing high quality sports law articles with a journalistic touch. Articles include contributions from LPC students, trainees, solicitors and professional athletes.
- Jmw solicitors llp
  Aug 2021 - Aug 2021
  Legal work placement
  Legal work placement in two of JMW’s departments:1) Lawshare - understanding business development of the firm. 2) Real Estate Residential - involved in the process of research, drafting and variation of leases, deeds etc.
- Vwv
  Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
  Vacation scheme
- Teacher stern llp
  Jul 2023 - Jul 2023
  Vacation scheme
  A week’s vacation scheme at Teacher Stern, sitting in Employment & Immigration.
- Stephensons solicitors llp
  Aug 2023 - May 2024
  Graduate paralegal
  Specialising in regulatory defence.
- Immediate
  May 2024 - now
  Paralegal
Licenses & Certifications
- First aid
  Royal life saving society uk - rlss uk
  Jul 2019
- Bronze duke of edinburgh award
  The duke of edinburgh's award
  Sept 2016
- Lifeguard
  Royal life saving society uk - rlss uk
  Jul 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Adam Smith
  Dan’s Trust Scholarship Ian Bagshaw, White and Case Sep 2019
- Awarded to Adam Smith
  Liam Disley Award - Award for best contribution (academically/socially) to St Edmund Arrowsmith
- Awarded to Adam Smith
  University of Sheffield Award for 2nd Year Performance University of Sheffield Awarded a prize for one of the highest academic performances (LLB Law (EU&I)) in second year, coupled with commitment to the School of Law.
Volunteer Experience
- Coach
  Issued by Ashton Central Swimming Club on Jan 2013
  Associated with Adam Smith