Liz Akinnitire

Durham Law Graduate

United Kingdom

About

Graduate Law LLB undergraduate student, Co-Host of TheLegalBesties Podcast on Purple Radio. Scholarship holder of One Search 'Young Women into Finance' programme.

Experience

  • Student Ambassador at Durham University
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Space To Explore Potential (Residential for black heritage students) Oversaw the safeguarding of a stream of students, guaranteeing that all requirements were met throughout the residential. Facilitated conversation and encouraged interaction among students from varying backgrounds. Served as the primary point of contact for students seeking information on the black experience in Durham, by organising events and leading workshops. Efficiently managed time to ensure students attended sessions punctually. Collaborated with staff to coordinate the movement of students across the campus.

  • Vacation Scheme at Farrer & Co
    Apr 2025 - Apr 2025 · 1 mo

  • Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Pan American Finance
    Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 · 3 mos

  • Legal Intern at NAB
    May 2023 - Jun 2023 · 2 mos

    Worked in legal team ensuring that subsidiaries of the Bank acted within their legal boundaries when providing cross-border services. Created a process of providing legal advice to the Banks subsidiary, allowing legal team more focus on advisory work. Edited firm’s standard Loan Facility Agreement document with a specific focus on protections afforded to the firm in event of default.