Flavia-Maria M.
Trainee Solicitor at Barker Gotelee Solicitors- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Romanian Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Mental Health First Aider
Three EggsNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
TNC Practical Practice Negotiation
The Negotiation Club (TNC)Sep, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Avvoka Academy 2.0 - Certificate of Completion
AvvokaJul, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
BPP University Law School’s Summer Skills Certificate
BPP Law SchoolJun, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Commercial Awareness OpenLearn Course
The Open UniversityJun, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
“Understanding Document Automation” - Certificate of Completion
LittleLawJun, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Suicide Awareness Training
Zero Suicide AllianceMay, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
“Deciphering Commercial Awareness” - Certificate of Completion
LittleLawMay, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Languages for All - Confirmation of Language Module Completion (German - A2) - 96%
University of EssexJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Commercial Awareness and Legal Risk Programme - Certificate of Attendance and Completion
University of EssexMar, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Mooting Competition - Certificate of Participation
University of EssexMar, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Lexis Library Advanced Online Research Certificate
LexisNexisJan, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Westlaw UK Advanced Certificate
Thomson ReutersJan, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Diplôme d'études en langue française - DELF B2
Ministère de l'Éducation nationaleJul, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
IELTS English Proficiency Certificate (score 8.0/9.0)
British CouncilApr, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Barker Gotelee Solicitors
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainee Solicitor
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May 2022 - Present
• 1st Seat - Business Services (Corporate and Commercial and Dispute Resolution) • 2nd Seat - Commercial Property • 1st Seat - Business Services (Corporate and Commercial and Dispute Resolution) • 2nd Seat - Commercial Property
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BPP Legal Advice Clinic
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Housing Clinic Student Director
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Oct 2020 - Dec 2022
• Responsible for creating volunteering rotas and assisting a group of thirty Student Advisers in upholding the high professional standards of the Clinic • Responding in a prompt and professional manner to queries from clients • Managing client appointments and client files using the internal case management system • Conducting client interviewing under supervision and reviewing documents • Researching property law issues and drafting documents in accordance with the clients’ instructions (client care letters, letters of advice, statements of case, witness statements and written submissions) Show less
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Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conveyancing Paralegal
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Jun 2021 - Apr 2022
• Assisting conveyancers in the provision of legal services to clients and the effective progression of property transaction • Responsible for opening and managing paper and digital files • Liaising with clients, legal professionals, estate agents and lenders in a professional manner • Responsible for drafting contracts, transfer deeds, statements of truth and title reports under supervision • Conducting legal research into property law issues • Attending to post-completion legal formalities including Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land Registry applications, indemnity policies and notices of transfer and charge Show less
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Settled
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Settled Status Volunteer
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Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
• Currently working towards obtaining my OISC Level 1 qualification to provide advice and information in relation to queries concerning the EU Settlement Scheme • Responsible for conducting legal translation from English to Romanian • Conducting live information sessions on the organisation's Facebook page in order to raise awareness among Romanian nationals about the need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme • Responding to client queries from clients on the Romanian Facebook Forum and via email Show less
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BPP National Legal Translation Service
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Translator and Interpreter
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Oct 2020 - Apr 2022
• Responsible for translating legal documents from English to Romanian on behalf of vulnerable non-English-speaking clients • Conducting client interviewing in Romanian without supervision for the purpose of completing client information sheets • Responsible for translating legal documents from English to Romanian on behalf of vulnerable non-English-speaking clients • Conducting client interviewing in Romanian without supervision for the purpose of completing client information sheets
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Citizens Advice
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Generalist Adviser
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Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
• Communicating with clients via email and recording case information on the organisation’s database• Managing my own cases and providing legal advice and information covering a wide range of practice areas (employment, housing, family, benefits, consumer)
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Gateway Assessor
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2020
• Currently undertaking remote training using online platforms and tools to conduct legal research relating to complex and contentious legal matters and policy issues • Trained to interact with clients from various backgrounds, identify their concerns and respond to legal queries • Instructed to communicate with clients via telephone, email and webchat and record the clients’ personal details and legal issues on the organisation’s database
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Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE)
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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LEASE Case Summaries Project Worker
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Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
• Analysing decisions of the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in order to determine the rationale behind the ruling • Drafting case summaries in a clear and concise manner and translating legal jargon into plain language • Demonstrating attention to detail by critically evaluating and deconstructing written information • Analysing decisions of the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in order to determine the rationale behind the ruling • Drafting case summaries in a clear and concise manner and translating legal jargon into plain language • Demonstrating attention to detail by critically evaluating and deconstructing written information
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Work Rights Centre
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Service Provision Assistant Volunteer
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Oct 2020 - May 2021
• Working with a team of Romanian volunteers to help non-English speaking clients understand their employment rights • Preparing letters before action, court forms, case bundles • Helping clients make applications for benefits, including Universal Credit and Council Tax Support • Responsible for liaising with external organisations on behalf of vulnerable clients • Working with a team of Romanian volunteers to help non-English speaking clients understand their employment rights • Preparing letters before action, court forms, case bundles • Helping clients make applications for benefits, including Universal Credit and Council Tax Support • Responsible for liaising with external organisations on behalf of vulnerable clients
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BPP University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Employment Law Telephone Advice Line (ELTAL) Student Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
• Assisting volunteer lawyers by conducting telephone interviews with clients dealing with employment law issues and producing accurate records of the facts of the cases and the clients’ queries • Using emotional intelligence to build rapport with clients over the telephone and address sensitive matters like discrimination and harassment • Communicating with clients in a professional manner and using active listening to identify concerns and ensure that the advice is tailored according to individual needs Show less
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University of Essex Law Clinic
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Housing Resources Project Graduate Mentor
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Jun 2020 - Feb 2021
The Housing Resources Project concerns building up useful resources for students working on housing in the Law Clinic. It will form a baseline reference resource identifying the key issues in each area of housing students may need to advise on and key links for further information.• Project management - tasked with the administration of the project together with a group of three students • Project development - tasked with tracing the timeline of the project and preparing a presentation for our supervisor outlining the structure of the project, the resources used and the ways in which the results will be structured and presented to students• Organised meetings with the other members and recorded minutes of the meetings in a comprehensive and professional manner • Initiative - currently working on putting in practice my proposal of encouraging the Clinic to liaise with housing law professionals and organise specialised housing law training sessions for the members in the Clinic Show less
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Student Legal Adviser
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Oct 2018 - Aug 2020
• Provided initial legal advice under the supervision of a qualified lawyer in the form of a letter following a client interview carried out with another student• Client interviewing experience – communicated with clients from various backgrounds and conducted fact-finding interviews in a professional manner• Gained experience in researching issues covering multiple legal areas: family law, employment law, wills and the administration of estates, negligence, housing law• Drafted particularly detailed attendance notes after the interviews• Legal writing skills - drafted letters of advice on complex issues in a clear and concise manner• Teamwork - worked efficiently with various students in allocating tasks between each other and collaborating to produce advice of a high standard; this included working with inexperienced students and helping them get familiar with the Clinic policy and procedure• Due to my professional interaction with clients and involvement in a range of cases, projects and shadowing opportunities, I was awarded the prize for the Best Case Worker in 2020 Show less
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Clinic Connect Newsletter Contributor
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Apr 2020 - Jul 2020
Clinic Connect is a newsletter created by the University of Essex Law clinic in order to keep members up to date with the developments in the Clinic and help them stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are encouraged to contribute by writing short articles for the newsletter. • Wrote short articles for the University of Essex Law Clinic newsletter called Clinic Connect • Provided information relating to the opening of the Virtual Law Clinic, which has the purpose of giving people in the community the opportunity to obtain legal advice remotely• Analysed and reflected upon my experience concerning the provision of legal advice using virtual platforms, as well as the interaction with clients • Commended for my realiability and ability to complete work in a timely manner Show less
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Personal Debt Project Coordinator
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Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
• Researched the legal framework concerning insolvency law (Individual Voluntary Arrangements, Bankruptcy, Debt Relief Orders) and prepared a written report for the purpose of assisting people in the Essex area• Coordinated a group of student volunteers and provided written records of the progress of the team to a supervisor• Leadership skills - allocated tasks effectively and regularly checked on the progress of team members• Responsible for making flexible arrangements to suit the individual needs of the people in the team and improve the quality of their work Show less
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Client Interviewing Shadowing
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
December 2019• Shadowed a solicitor specialised in building and regulatory law while he conducted an interview with a client• Gained valuable knowledge in the area of building law, as well as into the procedure of submitting a claim and filling in forms for the court• Improved my client interviewing skills by observing a fact-finding interview and taking notes effectively • Gained insight into mediation and negotiation strategies • Produced written records of the interview, as well as reflections regarding my experienceJanuary 2020• Shadowed the family law supervisor in the Law Clinic conducting interviews with clients on two instances and providing initial legal advice• Note-taking skills - produced organised records of the interviews for the purpose of preparing attendance notes• Worked in a team with another student and allocated tasks efficiently between ourselves• Produced letters of advice within 5 days summarising the key points of the interview and providing additional advice, as requested the clients• Commended on my letter writing skills by my supervisor and the Director in the Law Clinic Show less
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FREEDOM LAW CLINIC
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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“Race and Policing Home and Abroad” Project Researcher
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Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
• Conducted research into policing practices and law enforcement accountability in the UK and the US • Compared the criminal justice system in the two countries • Attended a series of sessions on the topic of the racist attitudes of law enforcement • Conducted research into policing practices and law enforcement accountability in the UK and the US • Compared the criminal justice system in the two countries • Attended a series of sessions on the topic of the racist attitudes of law enforcement
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Judicial Shadowing
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2020
• Shadowed tribunal proceedings in the East London Employment Tribunal for one day under the supervision of Judge Julia Jones. • Observed tribunal proceedings during an employment law case involving discrimination and harassment • Gained insight into tribunal formalities and presenting evidence to the judge • Watched the cross-examination of the claimant and the defendant and evaluated the distinctions between court and tribunal proceedings • Shadowed tribunal proceedings in the East London Employment Tribunal for one day under the supervision of Judge Julia Jones. • Observed tribunal proceedings during an employment law case involving discrimination and harassment • Gained insight into tribunal formalities and presenting evidence to the judge • Watched the cross-examination of the claimant and the defendant and evaluated the distinctions between court and tribunal proceedings
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Coram Children's Legal Centre
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Legal Adviser
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
• Trained to give legal advice in the area of children law, which involved learning about aspects of private parental disputes and public law proceedings and undertaking safeguarding and GDPR training • Encountered and analysed complex issues involving: section 8 orders, parental responsibility, adoption, special and testamentary guardianship, parental alienation, children 'in need'; supervision and care orders; duties of local authorities • Gained insight into the procedural aspects of parental disputes: Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings; completing court application forms; the role of CAFCASS; position statements; witness statements; preparing case bundles • Improved my communication skills by providing telephone and email advice under supervision • Developed my interpersonal skills by learning how to adapt to the needs of particularly vulnerable clients Show less
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IPSWICH AND SUFFOLK COUNCIL FOR RACIAL EQUALITY
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Interviewing Shadowing
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Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
November 2019 • Shadowed a property law barrister conducting client interviewing and giving initial legal advice • Improved my knowledge on the law concerning the division of assets on divorce • Client interviewing skills – learned how to be flexible and diplomatic and adapt to the needs of particularly vulnerable clients • Produced comprehensive written records of the outcome of the interviews and reflections regarding my experience March 2019 • Assisted a trainee solicitor conducting client interviewing and giving initial legal advice • Improved my knowledge on wills and estate administration • Provided insights with respect to the divorce procedure, as well as entitlement to legal aid and Debt Relief Orders Show less
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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Negotiation Competition Participant
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
• Attended a workshop delivered by the firm on negotiation tactics • Improved key negotiation and communication skills: active listening; asking open questions; anchoring; interest-based negotiation techiques • Gained insight into the work and strategy of the firm • Worked efficiently under pressure and collaborated with the members of my team • Attended a workshop delivered by the firm on negotiation tactics • Improved key negotiation and communication skills: active listening; asking open questions; anchoring; interest-based negotiation techiques • Gained insight into the work and strategy of the firm • Worked efficiently under pressure and collaborated with the members of my team
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Shoosmiths
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Mentoring Session and Insight Evening Attendee
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
• Attended a mentoring session with one of the partners in the firm and a solicitor in the Corporate Department • Gained insight into the work and culture of the firm, as well as the proposals regarding the firm's future strategy • Networked with partners and members of the Graduate Recruitment team and received advice in regard to writing and tailoring Vacation Scheme and Training Contract applications • Attended a mentoring session with one of the partners in the firm and a solicitor in the Corporate Department • Gained insight into the work and culture of the firm, as well as the proposals regarding the firm's future strategy • Networked with partners and members of the Graduate Recruitment team and received advice in regard to writing and tailoring Vacation Scheme and Training Contract applications
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CEDR
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France
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Financial Services
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National Student Negotiation Competition Participant
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
I had the opportunity to be part of the third team representing the University of Essex at the Regional Stage of the National Student Negotiation Competition organised by CEDR. • Represented the interests of two clients in two successive 50-minute negotiation sessions judged by three professionals in the legal field • Commended on two occasions for my ability to work efficiently in a team with my negotiation partner • Gained insight into shifting between the process of negotiation, the content of the negotiation and the relationship of the parties • Adopted an interest-based negotiation approach in order to solve issues in a collaborative manner • Developed extensive communication skills in presenting arguments to the opponents and using active listening skills efficiently to ensure that the interests of the parties are addressed appropriately • Commended on the creativity of the solutions and alternatives proposed on behalf of the client Show less
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Fiverr
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India
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Freelance Editor
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2020
• Provided editing services covering a range of materials, from literary to non-literary texts • Provided comprehensive written feedback as to how the quality of the text can be enhanced • Attention to detail - dealing with proofreading, grammar and punctuation errors, as well as wording and syntax • Time management - providing quality services within 24 hours • Provided editing services covering a range of materials, from literary to non-literary texts • Provided comprehensive written feedback as to how the quality of the text can be enhanced • Attention to detail - dealing with proofreading, grammar and punctuation errors, as well as wording and syntax • Time management - providing quality services within 24 hours
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Udacity
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United States
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E-learning
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700 & Above Employee
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Frontend Web Developer Nanodegree Program
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Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
Following a successful application, I was awarded the Google Developer Challenge Scholarship in order to complete the Frontend Web Development Course using the Udacity online platform. • Acquired basic skills in HTML, CSS and JavaScript Following a successful application, I was awarded the Google Developer Challenge Scholarship in order to complete the Frontend Web Development Course using the Udacity online platform. • Acquired basic skills in HTML, CSS and JavaScript
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Education
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2020 - 2022
BPP Law School
LLM Legal Practice Course, Distinction: 85 -
2020 - 2020
Stockholm University
Law Summer Programme 2020, International and European Union Law -
2017 - 2020
University of Essex
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law -
2013 - 2017
“Iancu de Hunedoara” National College
Philology - Bilingual Profile (Romanian and English), Baccalaureate final mark: 9.81/10
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