Experience

• 

  White & case llp

  May 2020 - May 2020

  White & case | virtual experience programme

  Online programme, which involved reviewing financial transaction charts, and developing an understanding on how large-scale financial transactions are undertaken and the effects of these on the relevant stakeholders. Modules within this programme involved project finance, banking finance & arbitration & litigation.

• 

  Latham & watkins

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  Latham & watkins | white collar defence & investigations virtual experience programme

  Online programme providing a greater understanding of the work conducted by Latham & Watkins. Tasks within this online programme involved reviewing documents relevant to a white-collar criminal investigation, and developing an understanding on identifying the documents involved in such an investigation.

• 

  Leo cussen centre for law

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  Leo cussen | human rights law virtual internship

  Modules within this online programme included client communication & advising a client who had been fired, advising a client claiming disability discrimination and challenging an order to deport a client. Tasks required included summarising relevant information for a client, providing advice on a discrimination issue and identifying international human rights conventions.

• 

  Baker mckenzie

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  Baker mckenzie | virtual experience programme

  Online programme providing an experience into the role of a lawyer at a global commercial law firm, with tasks involving leaving a voicemail and drafting letters. Modules involved in this programme involve dispute resolution & litigation, working with Baker McKenzie and diversity & inclusion at Baker McKenzie.

• 

  The university of law

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  Virtual leadership experience

  Participated in a virtual programme on the importance of leadership to career development prospects, ran in conjunction with The Leadership Company. Participated in several leadership courses in randomly selected teas. Acted as a leader to better understand the key features of leadership and how to put these into practice. I was required to assign roles within my team which reflected each person’s best qualities, and faced the challenges of leading various different personalities. I was able to enhance my leadership skills, enhanced my communication skills through engaging with a variety of different people, and understood the importance of leadership in the workplace. Show less

• 

  Lawyerup

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Legal intern
• 

  Bright network

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  Internship in commercial law

  Gained valuable commercial insight into several commercial law firms, as well as the types of projects and tasks completed within these firms. I attended various seminars on commercial law, networked with other participants on the programme, conducted research into acquisition transactions and due diligence, and reviewed the work of other like-minded students.

• 

  Choisy care

  Sept 2020 - May 2022

  Care worker

  This role involved supporting three disabled adults in their daily lives, at a residential care home, by providing tailored support and carrying out simple administrative tasks on their behalf, such as doing their shopping, cleaning, and housework. General responsibilities included helping the adults to overcome their leaning disabilities by supporting their communication with others, managing the often challenging behaviours arising from their disabilities, and developing my communication skills in order to effectively deliver tailored support. Show less

• 

  Flying tiger copenhagen - uk & ireland

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  Sales assistant

  General responsibilities included processing deliveries, pricing and merchandising products on the shop floor, replenishing stock regularly, ensuring that the store was immaculately presented, and serving customers at the till point. I was able to enhance my teamwork skills through working with a wide range of colleagues, enhanced my communication skills by interacting with a wide range of customers, gaining an increased commercial understanding through needing to consistently meet sales targets, and developing multi-tasking skills through needing to manage the store whilst also providing effective customer service. Show less

• 

  Co-op legal services

  Aug 2023 - now

  Legal assistant

  Responsibilities include:- Actively supporting case handlers in their case management by carrying out various administrative tasks, working effectively from a task list, and scheduling follow up tasks for both myself and others. - Taking a wide range of inbound calls, making outbound calls to clients and third parties, answering email queries/requests through a shared inbox, and generally ensuring that client concerns/queries are answered and supported. - Managing active case loads by prioritising a varied workload and completing a variety of ad-hoc requests. Show less

• 

  Off the record (bristol)

  Sept 2024 - now

  Peer navigator

  OTR are a mental health charity offering mental health services to and aiming to protect the social position of young people. My role as a Peer Navigator revolves around meeting and talking to young people at OTR’s weekly drop-in ‘hubs’, fostering a fun, inclusive, safe and welcoming environment. This commonly includes playing facilitating a range of games/activities, taking part in group discussions, and most importantly helping young people feel a sense of belonging/community. Raising my confidence and self-worth have been welcome benefits in this role, which continues to challenge me every week. Show less