Experience

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  UCL Centre for Access to Justice

  • United Kingdom
  • Higher Education
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Deputy Director

    • Feb 2024 - Present

  • Head of Projects

    • Sep 2017 - Feb 2024

  • Manager and Research Associate

    • Nov 2014 - Sep 2017

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  Ministry of Justice UK

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Policy Advisor

    • Nov 2020 - Dec 2021
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    On secondment in the Legal Support and Fees Team

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  UCL Faculty of Laws

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Judicial Institute and Centre for Access to Justice Research Assistant

    • Nov 2012 - Oct 2014
    • London, United Kingdom

    -Assisting in developing the CAJ’s communications strategy including designing and maintaining the Centre’s website and other community outreach materials-Researching continuing areas of need and scoping out potential new projects -Carrying out legal research in relation to casework, legislative and policy change affecting the work of the Centre-Assisting in developing pro bono project partnerships -Event planning and organization (including large training events);-General administrative support around the project management of our clinics and pro bono projects;-Assisting in the evaluation of CAJ casework outcomes and client satisfaction monitoring;-Liaison and mentor to students conducting clinical casework.

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  UCL Faculty of Laws

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Faculty Events Assistant

    • Sep 2010 - Jul 2012
    • London, United Kingdom

    -Assisted in the running of faculty events including conferences, lectures, and social events.

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  Just for Kids Law

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Volunteer Education & Community Care Caseworker

    • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
    • London, United Kingdom

    -Supported the solicitors in their daily work by researching relevant case law.-Drafted response letters to schools and local education authorities. -Worked directly with clients by attending SEN Annual Review meetings and meeting new clients to determine their legal needs. -Assisted with administrative tasks including filing, preparing bundles, and assisting with billing filing.

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  Conway & Partners

  • Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

  • International Arbitration Intern

    • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
    • Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

    -Prepared brief informational summaries of companies relevant to current arbitration litigation.-Assisted in creating a electronic database of the firm’s library collection.-Proofread and edited citations of works to be published in legal journals.

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  New Amsterdam Tour Guide

  • Tour Guide

    • May 2008 - Aug 2008

    -Guided groups of up to 35 people on 3 hour walking tours of Amsterdam.Interacted with people from across the world gaining an increased exposure to different cultures -Learned to deal with unexpected and problematic situations as they arose. -Developed the ability to lead people while still maintaining a personable relationship

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  Suffolk County District Attorney's Office

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Guns Prosecution Unit Intern

    • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
    • Greater Boston Area

    -Observed several civil and criminal trials to gain a greater understanding of court procedure.-Issued subpoenas to police officers. -Served as team leader of the side for the plaintiff in the internship programme’s mock trial.