Mitchell Hodgson

Experience

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  Allens

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  Mentoring programme
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  Schnitz

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Waiter
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  The Old Bridge Hotel

  Nov 2019 - Sept 2021

  Waiter
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  The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

  The Barrister Course - Attendee

  Engaged in a variety of criminally orientated tasks providing insight into the workings of criminal barristers, including: • Assessing client information in order to produce a plea in mitigation, identifying and presenting any mitigating factors which may be considered to avail our client (fictitious) of the summary offence of stealing from a local supermarket. Identifiable factors included the clients financial struggles following his mother’s redundancy and ongoing battle with depression, his consistent efforts with job applications, and his father’s recent passing leaving the family in a vulnerable position.• A secondary task requiring the group to assess the following question: “if a seriously ill person such as Mrs Mann asks for help to die, should the person who assists them be held responsible for their death?” This question facilitated a critical discussion involving questions such as ‘is the relationship between the ill person and their killer important?’ • A final task involving a similar structure of analysing the case of R v Martin [2002] surrounding the issue of Self Defence before answering the following question: “In what ways did Tony Martin exceed “reasonable force?” This discussion allowed us to contextualise what is meant by “reasonable force” before using our knowledge to consider follow up questions such as ‘was his position when firing the shot relevant?’ Show less

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  The Ivy Collection

  Oct 2021 - Jul 2024

  Waiter
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  Slaughter and May

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

  Open Day
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  GROW MENTORING

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

  Pride On The Roof - Insight Day attendee
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  Slaughter and May

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

  Networking Reception Attendee
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  York Law Society

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2024

  Involved mentoring a 1st year Law student at the University of York, surrounding topics of academic success, networking and general well-being.

  • Diversity Officer/ESG

    Mar 2023 - Apr 2024

  • AAP Student Mentor

    Oct 2022 - Apr 2024
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  Slaughter and May

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2022

  Insight Talk
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  University of York

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Working alongside the Access and Outreach Team as a Residential Assistant on their Shine programme. This opportunity provides marginalised students from secondary institutions across Yorkshire, The Humber and North East to engage with HEP's by providing them with an accessible insight into student life and academic sessions etc. to break down any external/ internal barriers which restrict marginalised groups from accessing Higher Education Providers. Working alongside The University of York’ Baroness Hale Legal Clinic assessing student tenancy agreements to ensure they contain relevant contractual elements.A secondary role of directing clients to relevant areas of their tenancy agreement relating to any issues they are having regarding their house/ landlord.

  • Access and Outreach Residential Assistant

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  • Volunteer Contract Checker

    Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
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  Career Accelerator

  Feb 2023 - now

  Given access to tailored mentoring sessions and guidance from an Associate within the Litigation and Regulatory department at DLA Piper's Edinburgh office. It provided sessions driven by my desired outcomes, primarily focusing on shaping my application strategy for prospective graduate positions within the commercial legal sector, working largely on previous areas of feedback to improve my levels of success.

  • Campus Ambassador

    Aug 2023 - now

  • LGBTQ+ Mentoring Scheme - Mentee

    Feb 2023 - Sept 2023
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  Herbert Smith Freehills

  Feb 2023 - Feb 2023

  Link Day

  An opportunity organised by York Law School, which provided me with the opportunity to shadow an associate within the Real Estate Finance department working on various tasks involving cross checking facility agreement condition precedents and Agency fee amendment letters.

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  SHERMAN & STERLING LLP

  May 2023 - May 2023

  LGBTQ+ in Law conference

  An LGBTQ+ based conference at Sherman & Sterling's London office, providing insight into their approach to increasing diversity within the firm through a networking opportunity with current LGBTQ+ identifying lawyers across the firm.

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  GROW MENTORING

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Mentoring Scheme - Mentee

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Tea, Pastries and Pride: CommuniTea Series

    Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
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  Government Legal Department

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

  Government Legal Department - Diversity Summer Scheme Intern
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  Aspiring Solicitors

  Jul 2023 - now

  AS Aspire Candidate 2023
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  Vinson & Elkins

  Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  LGBTQ+ Mentoring Scheme - Mentee
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  University of York

  Sept 2023 - now

  An immersive pro bono experience operating at the University of York Baroness Hale Legal Clinic. In developing a practical legal skillset, we engaged in various activities including: Familiarisation with new Legal Software Systems: • Introduced to a confidential legal software system ‘Clio.’ Following comprehensive training with the Legal Clinic administrator, we were able to effectively manage and meticulously draft legal documents which were organised and stored within our online case files. The organisation of physical case files: • In the handling of our first client case, we integrated the use of online legal databases with physical case files stored within the clinic. This required the fusion of technological and physical organisation, all while maintaining the confidentiality of the case. We achieved this by storing every document sensitively and in accordance with Clinic policies and external regulations. Direct Client Contact: • We composed interview plans and conducted client interviews to gather crucial facts for our legal research and advice. This required using various questioning techniques and building a strong rapport with client(s).Legal Drafting:• Under the guidance of our legal supervisor, we were able to develop our drafting skills. Tasks involved the creation of diverse document templates, such as Post Interview letter and Advice Letters. In this process, we had to consider multiple factors, including the use of plain language for accessibility, striking the right balance between detail and practical legal advice whilst also ensuring a cohesive, digestible structure. Legal Research: • The client centred approach of this module expanded upon our theoretical legal research abilities by developing a pragmatic approach which was both accessible yet detailed and applied directly to the client’s situation. Show less

  • Legal Clinic Student

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Student Ambassador

    Sept 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Access and Outreach - Year 11 Summit

    Sept 2023 - Sept 2023
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  Travers Smith

  Oct 2023 - Nov 2023

  Travers Smith Masterclass series
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  Herbert Smith Freehills

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2023

  Open Day - In Conjunction with Aspiring Solicitors