Experience

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  Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors LLP

  • Legal Secretary

    • Aug 2023 - Present

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  Environmental Law Foundation

  • Pro-Bono Research Project

    • Feb 2021 - Mar 2024

    I am working with two other students collecting data from the South West of England's local authorities. We are researching and gathering data about the local authority's Climate Emergency Declarations. Our findings will be written into a report and compiled into a larger report that encompasses the UK that will be presented at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).

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  The University of Law

  • United Kingdom
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Pro-Bono Client Case

    • Jan 2021 - Mar 2024

    I am undertaking pro-bono work as part of the University of Law's Environmental Law Clinic at Exeter University. I am currently working with a group of six other students on a complex client case.

  • Student Ambassador

    • Oct 2020 - Mar 2024

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  Bright Network

  • Legal Intern

    • Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

    I was tasked with proof-reading a non-disclosure agreement; advising a fictional client about acquisition transactions and terminology; and distinguishing between litigation and arbitration in terms of advantages, disadvantages and costs while avoiding legalese in a 24-hour time period. This allowed me to shift away from my normal writing style of essays and coursework and enabled me to practice writing in a short and concise method that is needed for clients.

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  Legal Cheek

  • Virtual Vacation Scheme

    • Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

    I have successfully completed the five day Virtual Vacation Scheme hosted by Legal Cheek in partnership with the University of Law, which commenced 22nd June 2020.

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  University of Plymouth

  • Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

  • Student Representative

    • Sep 2018 - May 2019
    • Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

    During this role I confidently and effectively liaised with other student representatives, attended regular meetings, and worked with the stage three cohort. This voluntary position allowed me to support fellow peers, and introduce change within the Business, Law and Criminology courses by actively listening to comments, and using these to inform solutions if needed, and reporting these to the Head of the Faculty, and Deputy Dean with an action plan. This role helped improve my problem-solving skills, along with enhancing my communication and listening skills, and gave me the opportunity to better understand how others may perceive a situation.

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  Bideford Conservative Club

  • Bideford, England, United Kingdom

  • Interim Bar Manager

    • May 2018 - Jul 2018
    • Bideford, England, United Kingdom

    I undertook the responsibilities of my previous job as Bar Supervisor, and had the added responsibilities of managing staff, taking stock orders, communicating with the committee and our suppliers, and dealing with issues such as pricing, and negotiating contracts with current breweries. The skills I learnt from this role include improved negotiation skills, time management, and some limited business knowledge.

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  Thomas More Chambers

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Mini-Pupil

    • May 2018 - May 2018
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    During my Mini-Pupillage I read through the case files and gave viewpoints on the details of the cases. This was insightful and allowed me to practice legal research and enhance my communication and listening skills. The speed of my dictation was increased as I legibly recorded the facts, arguments, and findings of each case.

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  University of Plymouth

  • Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

  • Deputy Welfare Officer

    • Sep 2017 - May 2018
    • Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

    This role required me to work with the Welfare team on developing ideas that will benefit the students on campus. The objective of the role is to ensure our student’s well-being is supported, by establishing a friendly and approachable atmosphere where students can feel confident, equal, and included. We listen to student’s ideas and concerns, analyse and research the issue, and pro-actively work towards a solution. We made certain that BAME, disabled, and other minority groups are represented to enable them to have the same opportunities that are available to other students, and to give them a voice.

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  Bideford Conservative Club

  • Bideford, England, United Kingdom

  • Bar Supervisor

    • Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
    • Bideford, England, United Kingdom

    My responsibilities for this role included opening and closing the bar, serving customers, handling customer complaints, taking bookings for the function hall, and answering the club phone. The skills I learnt from this job include better organisation, improved customer service and an enhancement on my verbal communication.

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  Bideford Manor Court

  • Bideford, England, United Kingdom

  • Forewoman of the Jury

    • Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
    • Bideford, England, United Kingdom

    Bideford’s Manor Court is used to receive presentments from the electors within the parish of Bideford for deliberation by the Council and the jury. As Forewoman I had to analyse these presentments and choose which ideas would change the future of Bideford for the better. After deliberating with the rest of the jury, I delivered our verdict in front of a respectable audience. It helped me build my confidence in public speaking and improved my team work skills.