Nicole Ngugi

Early Careers Assistant (Development) at Simmons & Simmons

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Early Careers Assistant (Development) at Simmons & Simmons
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Associate Consultant at Ambition
    Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 · 7 mos

    Recruiting for BD, Marketing & Communications positions across the legal sector. Ambition is a leading Professional Services specialist recruitment consultancy offering a wide range of jobs from junior to director level. We access hard-to-find, high-caliber professionals within Business Development, Marketing & Communications, Finance & Accounting, Insolvency, Corporate Finance, and Tax & Audit. We are best known for our specialisation in Professional Services recruitment with in-depth knowledge and expertise, well-established networks and deep relationships. With complementary international offices covering Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Australia, we are one of the few recruitment firms that can offer genuine local expertise and global coverage.

  • Human Rights Law Virtual Internship at Leo Cussen Centre for Law
    Jul 2021 - Jul 2021 · 1 mo

    • Broadened knowledge and understanding of disability discrimination, unfair dismissal, and deportation cases. • Conducted legal research, memo writing, and application of the law through advising clients and assisting senior lawyers in 7 simulated tasks, communicating and explaining complex legal terms simplistically. • Reviewed and critiqued own work after receiving example answers for every completed task.

  • Legal Intern at Bright Network
    Jul 2021 - Jul 2021 · 1 mo

    • Developed an understanding of commercial and corporate law, through sessions from leading firms, including CMS, Clyde & Co., and Herbert Smith Freehills. • Completed a work sample from Slaughter and May on advising clients on ESG, involving independent research and proficiency in formal advice writing, and applying newly learned concepts. • Networked and collaborated with fellow students and lawyers globally, honing skills in working with new people and effective communication.

  • Student Mentor at LSE Law
    Sep 2020 - May 2021 · 9 mos

    • Led and mentored a group of 6 first-year LLB students, holding regular meetings over Zoom and creating a comfortable environment to encourage discussion and friendship. • Developed communication and mentorship skills through giving advice and listening to the concerns and worries mentees had about studying law. • Proofread formative essays and provided study materials, which also improved personal skills in self-review and revision.