Sasha Chimbumu

Experience

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  St Clement Danes School

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Deputy Head Girl

  Elected Deputy Head Girl at St Clement Danes School

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  University of the West of England

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2024

  As part of UWE Street Law Project, I have been involved in delivering interactive sessions to schools, colleges and other community groups on legal rights and responsibilities. Our aim being to bring ‘law to the streets’, an example of our upcoming topic is the opt-out system regarding organ donation. Roles include:a) To Represent and seek the views of BME students at UWE.b) To communicate and liaise with The Students’ Union Executive Teamc) To campaign on issues that affect BME students. d) To work alongside societies at UWE which represent the interests of BME students.

  • Student Ambassador

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2024

  • PAL Leader for Learning Hub Department

    May 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Lead Department Representative for the Department of Law

    Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  • UWE Street law

    Sept 2020 - Mar 2022

  • BME Officer

    May 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Student Representative

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Student council member

    Jun 2019 - Sept 2020
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  Bristol Law Centre

  Apr 2020 - Oct 2021

  LASP Advocate volunteer

  • Advocated for clients at Bristol Law Centre, assisting with appeals for WCA and PIP benefits.• Conducted thorough case analysis and prepared legal documents for tribunal hearings.• Collaborated with legal team to ensure clients received fair representation and support throughout the appeals process.

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  Catch22

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2023

  As a wave leader, I am responsible for both YPs and staff teams. My role is to facilitate the program and deal with the day to day logistics to ensure the program runs as smoothly as possible. As a brunch of NCS, I work as a team leader guiding and helping young people through a three-four week volunteer programme.

  • Wave Leader

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Team Lead

    Jun 2020 - Jul 2022
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  Pertemps Network Group

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Warehouse Operative

  I work as a key worker in a range of warehouses, because what I do varies, I have learnt things quickly and also be reliable and dependable.

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  City of Bristol College

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

  Intern
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  Think Pacific

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

  Intern
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  Citizens Advice Peterborough

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Advisor
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  UWE Law Society

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

  Mistress of Moots
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  Daniel Woodman & Co Ltd

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  Child Care Paralegal
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  Bristol Crown Court

  Aug 2024 - Aug 2024

  Marshalling

  I had the pleasure of sitting on the Bench with HHJ Macmillan and gained a real insight into the inner workings of a range of criminal proceedings. As well as see many brilliant displays of advocacy, each notable in different ways. A key takeaway, amongst many, from this experience and one that I resonate with was whilst one of the aims of our CJS is to punish, this should also be balanced with the aim to rehabilitate. One does not supersede the other on the face of it, but consideration must be given to the circumstances and the specific needs of the offender. Show less

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  ARAG Legal Services UK

  Feb 2025 - now

  Employment Law paralegal