Ruby Richards

Experience

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  The Old Hall Inn

  May 2018 - now

  Waitress / Bar Staff

  Served the public in a professional manner as part of the hospitality staff at an award-winning local country inn, and also reinforced coordination, time management and interpersonal abilities.Supervised and organised work within the business, including regularly locking up at the end of the night and signing in and out other staff members.

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  Nexus Solicitors Limited

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

  Legal Internship

  Shadowed the Head of Employment Law for a week, observing a trial surrounding racial discrimination in the workplace.

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  Pluck Andrew Solicitors Limited

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

  Legal Internship

  Communicated with and observed solicitors, which provided an awareness around the job of a criminal defence solicitor through observing office work, visiting police stations and witnessing court hearings.Analysing court bundles of current cases revealed that the presentation and compilation drastically differs to degree work, along with their importance when aiding a hearing.

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  Newcastle University

  Sept 2021 - May 2024

  Law Student and Ambassador

  Represented the Law School as an ambassador for over 2 years through many events, including open days and hosting seminars. Enabled practical application of legal knowledge gained from the degree course.

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  Xenia Recruitment

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2024

  Event Staff

  Undertaken work across various areas of the hospitality industry, ranging from sports matches and weddings to festivals.Generated considerable adaptability towards new working environments, such as unexpectedly managing a box in St James’s football stadium.Managed large amounts of money and professional accounts, whilst simultaneously ensuring customer satisfaction and dealing with any issues first-hand.

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  Vantage Points Foundation

  Sept 2023 - now

  Participant

  Took the initiative to seek out support and resources for furthering my professional development. Through the Vantage Points Foundation, I receive 1:1 coaching, mentoring, access to online learning, and opportunities to grow my professional network. With this I have developed skills such as communication and networking, creating strategy, career development and confidence.The Vantage Points Foundation is a leadership and networking programme provided by an amazing group of professional women, volunteering their time and looking to share experiences, help build confidence and, most importantly, inspire a belief that anything is possible. Show less

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  SCL - Society for Computers and Law

  Oct 2023 - May 2024

  Student Ambassador

  I promote the SCL among students, representing its principles and objectives, and also providing colleagues information on the society and its activities.

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  JURIST

  Nov 2023 - May 2024

  Law Student Reporter

  JURIST is a public service project powered by more than one hundred law students across six continents, working under the guidance of professional staff and academic leadership based in Pittsburgh and Boston. Working for JURIST has been a great opportunity to become immersed in legal news, widening my knowledge at both a national and international level.

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  Alexander Legal Services

  Apr 2024 - Apr 2024

  Legal Internship

  I had the opportunity to attend multiple client meetings at Alexander Legal Services in the Wills and Trusts sector. I drafted client wills and participated in discussions on probate, wills, and power of attorney matters.