Josie Lawson

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Timeline
About me
Trainee Solicitor at Addleshaw Goddard
Education
- University of Liverpool
  2017 - 2020
  Bachelor of Laws - LLB Law First Class Honours (78%)
  Optional modules studied: - Banking Law - Commercial Law - Company Law - Corporate Insolvency Law- Employment Law- European Competition Law - Intellectual Property Law (Trademarks and Patents) - Security, Conflict & the Law - Played for the women's basketball team and elected as treasurer for 2019/2020 academic year. - Volunteered at the University of Liverpool Law Clinic on a regular basis. - Achieved a 'Law Extra Award' recognising my… Show more Optional modules studied: - Banking Law - Commercial Law - Company Law - Corporate Insolvency Law- Employment Law- European Competition Law - Intellectual Property Law (Trademarks and Patents) - Security, Conflict & the Law - Played for the women's basketball team and elected as treasurer for 2019/2020 academic year. - Volunteered at the University of Liverpool Law Clinic on a regular basis. - Achieved a 'Law Extra Award' recognising my determination to explore different legal career paths and confirming that a commercial environment is befitting to me. Show less
- BPP Law School
  2021 - 2022
  Legal Practice Course Distinction
Experience
- Schuh
  May 2015 - Jun 2016
  Sales Advisor
- Mishcon de Reya LLP
  Dec 2015 - Dec 2015
  Insight Day Attendee
- Schuh
  Sept 2016 - May 2017
  Stockroom Manager
- Tesco
  May 2017 - Aug 2017
  Front of House Team Leader
- Liverpool Community Advice
  Nov 2018 - Sept 2019
  Volunteer Trainee Legal Adviser
- University of Liverpool
  Nov 2018 - Sept 2019
  Law Clinic Family Reunion Project Assistant
- Weightmans
  Nov 2018 - Nov 2018
  Weightmans Open Evening Attendee
- Herbert Smith Freehills
  Nov 2018 - Nov 2018
  Herbert Smith Freehills Insight Workshop Attendee
- Addleshaw Goddard
  Nov 2018 - Nov 2018
  'How Technology is Changing Law and Business' - Legal Cheek Panel Discussion
- TLT LLP
  Dec 2018 - Dec 2018
  TLTLive Insight Event Attendee
- Legal Cheek
  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
  'Secrets to Success' with Weightmans, Hill Dickinson and Exchange Chambers
- Gepp Solicitors
  Apr 2019 - Apr 2019
  Easter Vacation Scheme Candidate
  I was selected as Gepp’s Easter Vacation Scheme candidate and experienced working in the litigation, employment, private client, family, criminal, conveyancing and commercial property departments.
- Bright Network
  Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
  Bright Network: How to get into Commercial Law
- Princes Limited
  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
  Legal Work Placement
  Spent two weeks assisting in Princes’ legal department on commercial contracts and intellectual property and competition law issues.
- Birkett Long
  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019
  Legal Work Experience
  Spent one week assisting in the Real Estate department.
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019
  Work Experience
  Spent one week in the Structured Finance and Derivatives team.
- Trowers & Hamlins
  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019
  Work Experience
  Spent one week in the Banking and Finance team.
- The University of Law
  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
  Campus Representative
  Selected as Law Representative for the 2019/2020 academic year at the University of Liverpool.
- Bright Network
  Sept 2019 - Sept 2019
  Bright Network FESTIVAL Attendee
- Mishcon de Reya LLP
  Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
  Spring Vacation Scheme Offer
  Offered a place on Mishcon De Reya's Spring Vacation Scheme 2020.
- Simmons & Simmons
  Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
  Summer Vacation Scheme Offer
  Offered a place on Simmons & Simmons’ Summer Vacation Scheme 2020.
- Addleshaw Goddard
  Mar 2020 - now
  Transactional Real EstateReal Estate Finance Commercial Litigation After receiving positive feedback following my vacation scheme assessment centre, I was offered and have delightfully accepted a direct training contract at Addleshaw Goddard's London office.
  - Trainee solicitor
    Aug 2022 - now
  - Future Trainee Solicitor
    Mar 2020 - Aug 2022
- Kingsley Napley
  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
  Paralegal
  Providing case support to Kingsley Napley's highly ranked Regulatory team. Responsibilities included: - Witness / client / expert liaison - Case administration - Drafting - Document review and redaction - Preparing hearing bundles
Licenses & Certifications
- Solution Talk Mediation Taster Workshop
  5 CPD points
- Westlaw UK Basic Certification
  Thomson Reuters
- LexisLibrary Online Research Certification
  LexisNexis
Volunteer Experience
- Fundraiser and Sales Assistant
  Issued by Salvation Army on Sept 2014
  Associated with Josie Lawson