Michael Novotny

I am a recent graduate from a top 12 UK Law School. I decided to relocate to Madrid to learn Spanish in Madrid while supporting myself through school-teaching and private tutoring. I am eagerly seeking an internship in the international politics/law arena.

Legal Work Experience at DWF Solicitors (2025-01 – 2025-01)

• Conducted legal research, summarized the impact of upcoming legislation, and drafted and proof-read legal documents.
• Supported solicitors in negotiating contracts and informing clients.

Legal Work Experience at TWM Solicitors (2024-12 – 2024-12)

• Reviewed family cases and attended client meetings to understand the process of dealing with private clients.
• Compiled financial and legal documents to fulfil regulations and improve efficiency in the firm.
• Checked the validity of financial disclosure forms to decrease the chance of unexpected difficulties in legal processes.

Member of Secretariat, 40th International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge (2023-09 – 2023-09)

Was part of a small, hand-picked team that assisted hundreds of international delegates from around the globe.

• Attended talks by world-leading experts (e.g. James Parry, Chairman of the Atlantic Council; Charlotte Hallengren, Director of Operations of NATO).
• Discussed political/legal matters with distinguished jurists (e.g., the Hon. Justice Olayinka Faji, Nigerian Supreme Court judge; John Moscow, former Assistant District Attorney for New York City).

Language Assistant at Meddeas Programme (2025-09 – 2026-06)

• Worked with students aged 5-18, in groups of up to 27.
• Prepared students for Cambridge exams (100% passed).

Camp Monitor at Kor Surf (2026-07 – 2026-07)

Monitored and organised activities for children aged 12-15. Personally responsible for 13 adolescent boys throughout.

Volunteer at Sport for Good Programme (2025-02 – 2025-04)

Received training on how to deal with children, ensure safety, and implement a 'rights-based approach' derived from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

• Organized and conducted weekly physical activity for children aged 9-11.
• Selected as 'the best volunteer in the group' due to my 'enthusiasm and commitment' as well as my 'outstanding leadership skills, confidence' and how I worked with fellow volunteers.

Private English Tutor at Private (2025-12 – 2026-06)

Prepared and delivered one-to-one classes to children aged 5-10 years old.

Silver Content Creator at Meddeas Voices (2026-02 – 2026-06)

• Wrote monthly articles describing life in Spain/life as a language assistant.
• Articles were published on social media platforms and Meddeas' blog for thousands of potential readers.

Host/Barista at West Pizza (2023-06 – 2023-09)

• Served customers, made coffee, handled money, cleaned tables, worked as part of a team.

Gym Assistant at Iechyd da gym (2020-07 – 2022-09)

• Responsible for opening/closing, advised clients, dealt with memberships, handled money.

Volunteer at UCAN Productions (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Participated in workshops to help visually impaired and disabled children to develop their theatre and drama skills.

LLB Law in Law – University of Nottingham (2022-2025)

A Levels in Law, Psychology, Mathematics – Cardiff High School (2020-2022)