Work Experience

First year Insight Event – Hogan Lovells (RARE Recruitment)                                                                      Jan 2013

Required to work in a team on a sample Contract Law case dealing with consideration, agreement and promissory estoppel also met with some trainees and given a tour of the office.

Required to correct and compose notes on a sample breach of contract document for a client, and to come to a conclusion on whether or not the client has a claim of £14 million against a multinational firm, improving my communication skills.

First year Insight Event – Clifford Chance (RARE Recruitment)                                                  Jan 2013       

Gained particular insight into the origination and execution of the firm thereby, experiencing and understanding what being a member at an international law firm entails by conducting hands on legal research.

Also, spoke with trainees (James Turner) about the role they play at the firm, gaining a more balanced awareness of the way the firm works.

Fellowes Solicitors LLP                                            July  2011

Prepared valuation of clients presenting it to the acting solicitor in charge of  the case refining my communication skills.

Solely managed confidential files for the perusal of the partner at the firm, developing my adaptability and time management skills.

Insight Workshop – Jones Day Law firm                   Aug 2011

Placement in Corporate Criminal Investigations. Gained particular insight into the criminal liability of corporations.

Assisted with the Duff & Phelps Case – performed research to determine the amount of criminal liability they were liable for, thereby improving my research skills.

Positions of Responsibility     Jam Staffing         Oct 2012- till date

Working in a team- waiting and bar work with full training provided for staff to represent JAM Staffing clients all over London, ensuring that clients’ needs are met.

Work two times a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Mass Challenge UK (Operations Intern)                                                        Sept 2015- Dec 2015

Working in an office to help entrepreneurs win by helping to connect high- impact, early stage startups with mentors and investors, while providing no- strings attached support during a 4- month accelerator programme in London.

Work three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Pathways to Law Mentor (Widening participation at LSE)                                                          Oct 2013- June 2015

Mentor to Year 11 and 12 state school students providing more information about their university choices using an online e-mentoring system.

Full attendance at key events including information sessions at the University of Warwick and Temple Inn

International Citizen Service (Summer UK Volunteer at Cape- Town)                          July 2014- Sept 2014

Worked in a team of eight for the nine weeks period in a community called Mitchells Plain, thereby improving my teamwork and adaptability skills.

Volunteer at Hazeldene Primary School for nine weeks as a sports coach. On Fridays, assisted in the local community through providing condoms and food to homeless individuals

City year London            Aug 2011-July 2012

Organised after school clubs and tutorials supporting year 7 school children with their curriculum progress.

Looking after the students in the playground assisting in giving music lessons, especially helping with the Violin.

ARAMARK Ltd (London 2012 Olympics)      Supervisor                                 Aug  2012- Aug 2012

Supervised a team of seven ensuring the smooth running of the catering team

Made detailed notes on what is needed in the Olympics Village to ensure deliveries covers what was required.

Education                      

The London School of Economics, LLB Law                           2012-15         

Achieved a 2:1. Final Year Modules in Public International Law, Family Law, Jurisprudence, , Advanced Torts

2009- 2011 Christ the King Sixth Form College                        2009-11  A Level English Literature (A*), Psychology (A), Sociology (A)

Blackheath Bluecoat Cof E School                                                                                   2007-09

9 GCSEs (1A*, 4A, 4B) – A in English Language, B in Mathematics