Ethan MacGillivray

Legal Assistant placement year student at Winn Group | Law LLB with Placement year student at Newcastle University

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

About

Legal Assistant currently on placement at Winn Solicitors from Newcastle University. Known for determination and resilience combined with enthusiasm and a sense of easy-goingness. Also has a proven ability to be a team leader and player in equal measure. Knowledgeable in a wide range of areas and has a broad skillset but is always willing to grow this further. Personal interests include travelling, hiking and watching the many highs and lows of Peterborough United and The Scottish national football team. Looking forward to connecting and networking with others.

Experience

  • Legal Assistant at Winn Group
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Legal Assistant working within the vehicle damage department team.

  • School Tasking at Newcastle University
    Dec 2024 - Jun 2025 · 7 mos

    Volunteer role within a primary school on Tyneside helping pupils understand the English legal system. This was done through fun interactive activities based on the TV gameshow, Taskmaster.

  • Committee Member at Newcastle University Students'​ Union
    Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 · 10 mos

    Secretary and treasurer in two different societies at Newcastle University. This has led to me improving my team skills. I also have a stronger understanding of finances including auditing my society and turning around our profitability in a positive manner.

  • Virtual internships at Forage
    Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 · 2 mos

    I used my first summer break of university to undergo virtual internships provided on forage. Whilst these were of a legal and consulting nature, I was able to refine my skillset, apply my knowledge from first year and gain a wider understanding of various areas.

  • Legal Work experience shadowing the commercial director at Keolis
    Jul 2022 - Jul 2022 · 1 mo

    During this week long work experience period at the offices of Keolis Amey DLR, I gained invaluable skills, from reading and reviewing legal contracts from a legalistic viewpoint as well as increasing my knowledge about the legal industry. I also were able to take in a fast paced corporate work setting in the heart of London.