My CV Flashcards
What was your role as student advisor BPP pro bono
-I assisted freelancer claim earnings from employers.
-gained confidence leading interviews under supervision
-worked alongside supervising solicitor and student partner
-researched for client cases and tailored advice
-gained insight into giving legal advice. Clients have no idea about law, felt rewarding knowing I helped them navigate complex issues
-practising law felt much more visceral than it ever did in class. Benefitted sm
What was your role as generalist advisor
-remote work, answered calls from home
-helping them access resources and knowledge when they going through difficult situation ringing for advice
-providing advice on issues such as debt, housing and benefits, helping access financial support
-fulfilling role, helped contribute positively to society whilst continuing to learn essential skills
What was a typical day as generalist advisor
If they wanted help, gave them gateway form link to complete
-confidentially offer help if they were unable to complete forms
-setup meeting with advisor
What did you do in vis moot
Most prestigious international commercial arbitration in world
-did legal research using unfitted model law to resolve procedural and substantive issues
-analysed contracts to develop defense strategies in response to breaches
UOl medico legal society
Helped organise campus bake sale
Raised donation for charity Actuon against medical accidents
Researched about charity
Supreme Court marshalling
Spend day with Hale and judicial assistants
-discussed advocacy types from barristers
Pro bono forage
Learnt about labour rights and exploitation
-migrant worker abuse
-researched criticism fifa World Cup received for exploiting migrant workers to build stadium
Unfair wages and poor working conditions
Legal tech in Leeds
Data and digital transformation
Learnt about automated information system handling PI claims
New innovation
34% claims happen outside of business hours
Streamlined, efficient way of working
