Jay S.

1st Year JD @ UWA | Medical Receptionist @ Eastgate | Society & Culture Rep @ UWA Postgraduate Association | BSc Psychology Grad

Greater Perth Area

About

First-year Juris Doctor student at UWA with a background in Psychology and Behavioural Sciences. My undergraduate training in the sciences of decision-making, persuasion, and conflict informs my approach towards legal problems - particularly in corporate M&A, arbitration, and dispute resolution. Beyond my studies, I've built a track record of leadership and communication across student life. Serving in two executive roles (Events Director & Marketing Director) concurrently, I've organised teams, managed sponsor/stakeholder relationships, and executed events for the UWA student community. My time as a Sub-Editor at Pelican sharpened the kind of precise, persuasive writing that underpins strong legal advocacy, and being named a finalist in the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Negotiations Competition gave me my first real taste of high-stakes commercial negotiation. I thrive in connecting with my community, having volunteered with UniMentor and contributed to student governance through the Women's Department and Postgraduate Students Association at UWA. I'm actively seeking opportunities to grow within commercial and disputes-focused legal environments, and I look forward to connecting with practitioners, peers, and mentors in these spaces.

Experience

  • Society and Culture Coursework Rep at Postgraduate Student Association UWA Student Guild
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Responsible for representing student interests in discussions with staff and the Association

  • Medical Receptionist at Eastgate Medical
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    - Responsible for handling patient inquiries in person & over the phone, providing advice and referring them to practitioners wherever necessary - Managing incoming and outgoing patient files and general administration duties - Processing payments and handling Medicare/private health insurances as well as WorkCover and ICWA cases - Ensure patient information is handled with confidentiality and according to relevant compliance requirements

  • Marketing Director at it girls UWA
    Feb 2025 - Dec 2025 · 11 mos

    - Led marketing initiatives to promote events, programs, and student engagement (e.g., study nights, baking workshop) - Managed social media presence and communications, as well as coordinated promotional campaigns with other clubs and faculties - Strengthened abilities in leadership, organisation, professional outreach and communications

  • Magazine Sub-editor at Pelican Magazine
    Feb 2024 - Oct 2024 · 9 mos

    - Wrote, edited and proofread magazine content for accuracy and clarity - Developed strong attention to detail and editorial judgement skills - Conducted interviews with local musicians in the Perth area - Reviewed content for compliance and reputational risk prior to publishing

  • Delegate at UN Youth Australia
    Feb 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos