Mariya Spiridonova

Experience

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  Promenade Fishbar

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  Fish and Chips staff

  Observing the inside workings of a small business Taking, preparing and serving orders to customersWorking in a team to provide efficient customer service

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  HJI Christofis & Associates law firm

  Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

  Intern

  3- day work experience Provided a rounded insight of the profession, in and outside court. Seeing the proceedings of the hearing and working with and observing a lawyer defending his client at a District Court.

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  Online Marketplaces

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2019

  Administrating properties

  Communicating with guests during check -ins and check-outsAnswering to queries and summarising information regarding the services on offerInitiating marketing strategies of properties on Airbnb and Booking.com

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  Clyde & Co

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

  Clyde & Co Open Day

  Invited and attended the Clyde & Co Open Day. Learned more about the firm through listening to partner presentations, networking with trainee solicitors and asking questions.

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  Insid

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2019

  Intern

  Completed the King & Wood Mallesons' Introduction to Law Program. My tasks included drafting contract clauses, carrying out corporate due diligence as well we conducting legal research.

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  DLA Piper

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2019

  DLA Piper Open Day

  Invited and attended the DLA Piper Open Day. Networked with trainee solicitors and other attendees. Listened to presentations by partners, associates and graduate recruitment. Engaged in a negotiations activity.

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  Lancaster University Amnesty International

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2022

  Secretary and Treasurer

  Secretary (Feb 2020 - June 2021):- My role entailed taking minutes during our weekly meetings, managing the Facebook page and fundraising. - I worked closely with a team of 5 to organise talks to raise awareness of instances of human rights violations.Treasurer (September 2021 - June 2022):- Was responsible for overseeing the society's budget

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  BPP

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

  Attendee

  Was awarded the Professional Skills & Commercial Awareness Certificate for attending the Assessment Centre Experience event. Participated in a negotiations activity, speed interview session and advised a client on their legal issue.

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  DLA Piper

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2020

  Legal Intern

  Was selected to attend the DLA Piper Virtual Insight Programme! During the programme, I completed 4 tasks: commercial awareness exercise; due diligence exercise; reviewing a sale and purchase agreement; and drafting an email to advise a client on an acquisition. I really enjoyed these tasks as they helped me to better understand the work of a trainee solicitor. Moreover, through the programme I was able to work on my drafting skills, attention to detail skills as well as my ability to identify and prioritise risks. In this way, further improving them. Show less

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  BPP Law School

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  Attendee

  Was awarded the BPP University's Summer Skills Certificate for attending BPP's online programme of career development webinars. I particularly enjoyed the Trainee In-Tray Workshop, Alibi Busting Workshop as well as the Law Firm Applications Workshop.

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  International Legal League

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Researcher

  Responsibilities:- Provided content writers with both legal and non-legal topics.- Was the first point of contact for content writers.- Wrote legal and non-legal articles on an ad hoc basis.- Created surveys and questionnaires.

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  Government Legal Department

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  Intern

  Was selected to attend the Government Legal Department Diversity Vacation Scheme. The scheme involved interactive talks and workshops, giving us an introduction into areas such as Employment Law, Competition Law and International Law. In this way providing an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into the type of work that a government lawyer does. Moreover, I was able to meet and network with lawyers within the profession and with like-minded students.

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  Bright Network

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  Intern

  Completed the Commercial Internship Experience Programme. I really enjoyed finding out more about the importance of networking, demonstrating commercial awareness as well as carrying out legal research. Moreover, it was interesting to learn about the anatomy of a private equity transaction as well as about global investigations. As part of the internship I created a PowerPoint presentation. This included researching the process of acquisition of a company; examining the due diligence considerations; proofreading a Non-disclosure agreement; comparing different dispute resolution processes, as well as providing advice to a (fictional) client about which of the dispute resolution process is the most advantageous in their situation. Show less

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  PwC Cyprus

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2020

  Intern

  As the Winner of the Integrity Award of ICAEW100 Cyprus 2019-2020, I was offered the opportunity to participate in the one week PwC Summer Orientation Programme.Through this internship, I gained a better understanding of the professional services sector. I participated in sessions on technology, tax, consulting and assurance. As part of a team, I created a PowerPoint presentation to showcase our solutions to solve a fictitious client problem. During the programme, I attended workshops on Body Image & Self Esteem, CV Writing and Resilience. Show less

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  HarryClarkLaw

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Campus Ambassador

  Responsibilities:- Worked within a team to promote HarryClarkLaw on campus. - Contributed to articles, show notes and other written material.

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  Lawyer-ed

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2022

  - Assisted, guided and managed Marketing and Social Media Associates- Researched and organised collaboration opportunities- Conducted market research, analysed findings and implemented these into action programs- Led marketing initiatives and drafted communication plans- Handled Lawyer-ed UK LinkedIn and Instagram - Researched collaboration opportunities - Conducted market research - Created content for Lawyer-Ed UK LinkedIn and Instagram

  • Marketing and Social Media Manager

    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Marketing Associate

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2021
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  Avado

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  FastFutures Programme

  Accepted onto the FastFutures Programme. It is a digital skills programme focusing in areas of business, technology, data, marketing and finance. During the 12-week programme, I will be learning practical, business-focused skills that employers value in their future employees.The programme is sponsored by employers like Barclays, Astrazeneca, BT and the NHS.

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  The Lawyer Portal

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Campus Ambassador

  Selected to be one of the campus ambassadors for The Lawyer Portal in partnership with Bird & Bird international law firm.

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  Herbert Smith Freehills

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2020

  Virtual Insight Day

  Attended an insight day at Herbert Smith Freehills. - Listened to a partner presentation about the dispute resolution practice.- Engaged in an interactive case study exercise. - Networked with trainee solicitors.

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  University of Warwick

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  SSLC Course Representative

  I was elected as a course representative and secretary for Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) meetingsMy responsibilities include: - collecting feedback through surveys from the LLM cohort on their concerns and issues with their course and the Law School. Together with other course representatives I then discuss these concerns and issues with academic staff during SSLC meetings with the aim of resolving them;- organising and taking minutes during meetings;- preparing the meeting agenda together with the SSLC chair. Show less

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  SSE plc

  May 2023 - now

  Company Secretarial Assistant