Sheshana Jayasekera

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  • About me

    University of Kent Law Graduate | Aspiring Solicitor

  • Education

    • University of kent

      2018 - 2020
      Bachelor of laws - llb law
  • Experience

    • Arete academy

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Summer intern

      Interned as a social media assistant and aided in the development of the leadership academy. Gained team working and leadership skills as well as public speaking abilities.

    • Self employed

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
      Private tutor

      Tutored pupils at various educational levels with various literacy, numeracy, and reading skills and additionally tutored psychology and biology. I learned to simplify nuanced and difficult concepts to help aid the pupil’s understanding various topics. This job also improved my organization skills and communication skills as I kept in touch with the pupil’s teachers and parents to update their progress.

    • Arsakunaratne's law chambers

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Summer legal intern

      Attended court sessions, helped organized paperwork and studied multiple cases in the Chambers.

    • Gate theatre

      Feb 2017 - Apr 2017
      Lights technician

      Experienced a high pressure working environment and learned to adapt to new and unexpected situations as they occur. Enjoyed working with professional actors from various backgrounds and learned to be confident in sharing my ideas.

    • Rsm thailand

      Oct 2017 - Aug 2018
      Legal intern

      Took minutes of meetings with clients for the lawyers, attended pitches to clients, prepared documents for cases, and prepared submissions of client’s annual tax reports to the Department of Business Development. Also worked as an administrative assistant and a translator.

    • Bright network

      Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

      Participated in a virtual internship experience hosted by the Bright Network in partnership with Allen & Overy, Clyde & Co, Herbert Smith Freehills, Sidley Austin and Slaughter and May. Attended skills workshops, webinars and completed a work sample as well as reviewed peer samples. Participated in a virtual internship experience hosted by the Bright Network in partnership with Accenture, Amazon, Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, Google and Vodafone. Attended skills workshops and webinars. Completed work sample simulating the product design cycle of a facial recognition software and reviewed peer samples.

      • Bright Network Internship Experience UK - Commercial Law

        Jul 2020 - Jul 2020
      • Bright Network Internship Experience UK - Technology

        Jun 2020 - Jun 2020
    • Legal cheek

      Jun 2020 - Jun 2020
      Virtual vacation scheme

      A week long virtual vacation scheme held by Legal Cheek in partnership with ULaw. As part of the internship, I attended a series of webinars and work shops. I also networked with my fellow peers between sessions.

    • Cave hotel & golf resort

      Jun 2021 - now
      • Restaurant Manager

        Feb 2023 - now
      • Restaurant Supervisor

        Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
      • Food And Beverage Assistant

        Jun 2021 - Aug 2022
    • Citizens advice

      Dec 2022 - now
      Research and campaigns volunteer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • White & case virtual work experience

      Insidesherpa
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sheshana Jayasekera
      AP Scholar with Distinction The College Board Aug 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by The Grass Roots Law Project on May 2020
      The Grass Roots Law ProjectAssociated with Sheshana Jayasekera
    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Sri Lanka Anti Narcotics Association on Jun 2015
      Sri Lanka Anti Narcotics AssociationAssociated with Sheshana Jayasekera
    • Musician

      Issued by Nepal Earthquake Relief Benefit on Oct 2015
      Nepal Earthquake Relief BenefitAssociated with Sheshana Jayasekera