Woodley, England, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge Classics Graduate
- Attended sessions on effective written communication, legal research and commercial awareness. - Worked with fellow aspiring solicitors to proof-read a tenancy agreement and pinpoint errors in the contract. - Scored 92% on a legal research assessment using Lexis+. - Analysed a case study concerning grocery price inflation as a commercial awareness exercise.
- Selected for SEO's highly competitive Corporate Law Programme. - Networked with approximately three hundred aspiring solicitors on the programme. - Took part in a mock case study regarding advising a car manufacturing company on a potential acquisition of an EV start-up.
- Contacted a variety of alumni, lecturers, and relevant academics and activists to invite them to the college as speakers. - Booked rooms and appropriate venues for speaker events. - Liaised and coordinated with the social's secretary to curate themed events, socials, and campaigns.
- Arranged 8 weekly events for 21 society members, such as Classics-themed socials, lectures with the College’s fellows, Museum trips and play outings. - Designed and created term cards on Canva and started up an Instagram account for the society, publicising the events on social media. - Organised an alumni dinner for over 30 guests, including communicating with the catering staff to confirm the menu, and managing the ticketing system.
- Organised events for the 20 members of the society, which has increased by 67% since last year. - Planned a Diwali formal dinner for over 70 attendees, including creating and distributing advertisements, purchasing various decorations, and managing our budget in accordance with the college’s reimbursement allowance.
- Sat in on daily meetings, discussing matters such as the firm’s litigation cases as well as legal training. - Analysed and organised contracts and bills for various business energy claims. - Reviewed and proofread client correspondence. - Networked with various solicitors and paralegals, gaining insight into the financial litigation industry.