Experience

Addleshaw Goddard

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • Mar 2022 - Present

• Trainee Solicitor

  • Feb 2020 - Mar 2022

• Future Trainee

  • May 2018 - Feb 2020

• Vacation Scheme

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2018

  I spent a week in the Infrastructure, Projects and Energy team where I completed discrete tasks such as proof reading and making amendments to legal documents, drafting and research. I assisted in the preparation of documents for, and attended, client meetings. As part of a team I presented a business plan for a proposed disposition of part of a ficitious business.



MJ Hudson

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Paralegal

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  I worked directly under General Counsel on MJ Hudson’s admission to AIM on the London Stock exchange. In addition assisted on general corporate and M&A matters, drafting, producing and verifying documentation, drafting board and shareholder minutes, liaising with clients and counsel in foreign jurisdictions. I worked directly under General Counsel on MJ Hudson’s admission to AIM on the London Stock exchange. In addition assisted on general corporate and M&A matters, drafting, producing and verifying documentation, drafting board and shareholder minutes, liaising with clients and counsel in foreign jurisdictions.



BPP Law School

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Legal Practice Course Student

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

  Distinction obtained in all modules. Modules include: Business Law & Practice, Private Acquisitions, Debt Finance, Advanced Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation and Property Law & Practice. Distinction obtained in all modules. Modules include: Business Law & Practice, Private Acquisitions, Debt Finance, Advanced Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation and Property Law & Practice.


Brown Shipley
• United Kingdom
• Investment Banking
• PA assistant

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2018
• BPP Graduate Diploma in Law, Waterloo

  • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018


Macfarlanes

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Work Experience Placement

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

  I sat in corporate and M&A, litigation, commercial real estate and investment management departments and carried out research tasks, note-taking in client meetings, proof-reading of documents. I sat in corporate and M&A, litigation, commercial real estate and investment management departments and carried out research tasks, note-taking in client meetings, proof-reading of documents.



Durham University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Director Annual Charity Fashion Show

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

  Collingwood College annually holds a Fashion Show in order to raise money for a chosen charity (Cardiac Risk in the Young). This is a reputable event, with tickets sold to approximately 250 guests. Responsible for the overall creative design and delivery of the show, for example the choice of theme and all choreography. Heavily involved in the organisation of over 40 models involved in 12 walks. Contacted, built rapports with, and secured sponsorship including particular brands that… Show more Collingwood College annually holds a Fashion Show in order to raise money for a chosen charity (Cardiac Risk in the Young). This is a reputable event, with tickets sold to approximately 250 guests. Responsible for the overall creative design and delivery of the show, for example the choice of theme and all choreography. Heavily involved in the organisation of over 40 models involved in 12 walks. Contacted, built rapports with, and secured sponsorship including particular brands that were chosen to donate. Required excellent communication skills as well as resilience and persuasion. Show less Collingwood College annually holds a Fashion Show in order to raise money for a chosen charity (Cardiac Risk in the Young). This is a reputable event, with tickets sold to approximately 250 guests. Responsible for the overall creative design and delivery of the show, for example the choice of theme and all choreography. Heavily involved in the organisation of over 40 models involved in 12 walks. Contacted, built rapports with, and secured sponsorship including particular brands that… Show more Collingwood College annually holds a Fashion Show in order to raise money for a chosen charity (Cardiac Risk in the Young). This is a reputable event, with tickets sold to approximately 250 guests. Responsible for the overall creative design and delivery of the show, for example the choice of theme and all choreography. Heavily involved in the organisation of over 40 models involved in 12 walks. Contacted, built rapports with, and secured sponsorship including particular brands that were chosen to donate. Required excellent communication skills as well as resilience and persuasion. Show less



Geldards LLP

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Placement Student

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Experience in corporate department; completed drafting, due diligence and administrative exercises; attended trainee banking and finance workshop; gained knowledge of assets and shares purchases; discussed and sought further direction in commercial awareness Experience in corporate department; completed drafting, due diligence and administrative exercises; attended trainee banking and finance workshop; gained knowledge of assets and shares purchases; discussed and sought further direction in commercial awareness



St Philips Chambers

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chambers student

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Attended a first directions appointment hearing which included an application for maintenance pending suits and a legal services order Read through advices on the case and conversed with clients regarding the matter Attended a first directions appointment hearing which included an application for maintenance pending suits and a legal services order Read through advices on the case and conversed with clients regarding the matter



CHIC ACCESSORIES (ASHBOURNE) LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Retail

• Sales Assistant

  • May 2012 - Oct 2016

  Held a position of trust; responsible for till and cashing up payments; built rapport with customers; helped a wide range of customers seek a desired item efficiently; worked competitively to raise profits; obtained a punctual and well-mannered working persona; attended outdoor events such as Bakewell and Ashbourne Show promoting and selling ladies accessories Held a position of trust; responsible for till and cashing up payments; built rapport with customers; helped a wide range of customers seek a desired item efficiently; worked competitively to raise profits; obtained a punctual and well-mannered working persona; attended outdoor events such as Bakewell and Ashbourne Show promoting and selling ladies accessories



Church Court Chambers

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mini Pupillage

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2016

  Shadowed criminal barristers Guy Williamson and Alun Evans Observed barristers first hand in court, dealing with cases of alleged handling of stolen goods and grievous bodily harm Spoke with senior members of court regarding current cases Exposed to large amounts of confidential client information Shadowed criminal barristers Guy Williamson and Alun Evans Observed barristers first hand in court, dealing with cases of alleged handling of stolen goods and grievous bodily harm Spoke with senior members of court regarding current cases Exposed to large amounts of confidential client information

• Mini Pupillage

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Shadowed family barrister Gareth Jacques Read large volumes of information in relation to a new client, in order to make a note of the issues, prepare a chronology of events and drafted a schedule of assets by identifying certain points that may affect the splitting of assets. These included savings, money entering and exiting certain bank accounts on a regular basis. Attended the hearing of first appointment with the client. Discussed and noted issues regarding a separate case of… Show more Shadowed family barrister Gareth Jacques Read large volumes of information in relation to a new client, in order to make a note of the issues, prepare a chronology of events and drafted a schedule of assets by identifying certain points that may affect the splitting of assets. These included savings, money entering and exiting certain bank accounts on a regular basis. Attended the hearing of first appointment with the client. Discussed and noted issues regarding a separate case of proposed child abuse, and was exposed to a significant amount of confidential information with regard to clients Show less Shadowed family barrister Gareth Jacques Read large volumes of information in relation to a new client, in order to make a note of the issues, prepare a chronology of events and drafted a schedule of assets by identifying certain points that may affect the splitting of assets. These included savings, money entering and exiting certain bank accounts on a regular basis. Attended the hearing of first appointment with the client. Discussed and noted issues regarding a separate case of… Show more Shadowed family barrister Gareth Jacques Read large volumes of information in relation to a new client, in order to make a note of the issues, prepare a chronology of events and drafted a schedule of assets by identifying certain points that may affect the splitting of assets. These included savings, money entering and exiting certain bank accounts on a regular basis. Attended the hearing of first appointment with the client. Discussed and noted issues regarding a separate case of proposed child abuse, and was exposed to a significant amount of confidential information with regard to clients Show less

• Placement Student

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Assisted the drafting of responses to new clients in the commercial department Read and analysed bundles containing commercial business disagreements and legal solutions Researched and helped to draft a presentation given about domestic violence and rape in marriage to be shown to women from a local women’s refuge Took the note of attendance on a client in initial meeting between commercial contract solicitor and claimant over issues of copyright Assisted drafting a lease for… Show more Assisted the drafting of responses to new clients in the commercial department Read and analysed bundles containing commercial business disagreements and legal solutions Researched and helped to draft a presentation given about domestic violence and rape in marriage to be shown to women from a local women’s refuge Took the note of attendance on a client in initial meeting between commercial contract solicitor and claimant over issues of copyright Assisted drafting a lease for property contract using appropriate ligation Show less Assisted the drafting of responses to new clients in the commercial department Read and analysed bundles containing commercial business disagreements and legal solutions Researched and helped to draft a presentation given about domestic violence and rape in marriage to be shown to women from a local women’s refuge Took the note of attendance on a client in initial meeting between commercial contract solicitor and claimant over issues of copyright Assisted drafting a lease for… Show more Assisted the drafting of responses to new clients in the commercial department Read and analysed bundles containing commercial business disagreements and legal solutions Researched and helped to draft a presentation given about domestic violence and rape in marriage to be shown to women from a local women’s refuge Took the note of attendance on a client in initial meeting between commercial contract solicitor and claimant over issues of copyright Assisted drafting a lease for property contract using appropriate ligation Show less

• Work Experience

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Observed and attempted the drafting and negotiating of contractual agreements Gained legal knowledge and terminology Observed and attempted the drafting and negotiating of contractual agreements Gained legal knowledge and terminology

• Mini-Pupillage

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Shadowed a family barrister, Gareth Jacques Read information and data concerning current cases Observed a trial regarding a case of alleged domestic violence Conversed with senior barristers representing both sides of the case Gained first-hand experience in the management of difficult clients Shadowed a family barrister, Gareth Jacques Read information and data concerning current cases Observed a trial regarding a case of alleged domestic violence Conversed with senior barristers representing both sides of the case Gained first-hand experience in the management of difficult clients



Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer in Year 7 History Lessons

  • 2013 - 2013

  Monitored children’s behaviour Created and delivered presentations on medieval medicine Monitored children’s behaviour Created and delivered presentations on medieval medicine



Ecole Maternelle De La Rue Fessart

• Teaching Assistant

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2012

  Developed skills in communication and patience whilst conversing with French-speaking children aged 2-6 Assisted with comprehension and reading exercises and activities Responsible for monitoring children's behaviour Developed skills in communication and patience whilst conversing with French-speaking children aged 2-6 Assisted with comprehension and reading exercises and activities Responsible for monitoring children's behaviour