Gerda Molla

Recent LLB Law graduate from the University of Kent, with practical legal clinic casework experience and recent in-house legal exposure through the John Lewis Partnership Legal Department. Confident conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, analysing information and communicating professionally with clients, colleagues and internal teams. Particularly interested in in-house legal roles, commercial operations, risk-aware legal advice and the growing use of AI and lawtech within legal services.

Legal Department Internship - John Lewis Partnership

(2026-06 - 2026-06)

Completed an internship within the John Lewis Partnership in-house legal department, gaining insight into how legal advice supports a major commercial organisation.

• Assisted with legal research tasks across different areas of law, developing broader awareness of legal issues affecting retail, employment, commercial operations and customer-facing services.
• Attended meetings with lawyers, paralegals and internal business teams, observing how legal risk, commercial objectives and operational considerations are balanced in practice.
• Worked with experienced legal professionals across the team, strengthening professional communication, legal research and commercial awareness.

Legal Assistant - University of Kent Law Clinic

(2025 - 2026)

Completed supervised casework on real client matters, engaging with legal issues in a practical setting.

• Drafted legal documents for tribunal and client use, and assisted with fact-finding, legal research and case preparation.
• Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality and client-focused communication during client meetings.
• Awarded a First for overall conduct of casework.

Legal Experience Day - Dentons

(2026-06 - 2026-06)

Participated in an insight day with Dentons, gaining exposure to the work of a global commercial law firm.

• Took part in discussions on the increasing use of AI in legal teams, including its potential impact on legal research, drafting, efficiency and client service.
• Developed a stronger understanding of how technology and innovation are shaping private practice and in-house legal work.

Court Observations - Canterbury Magistrates Court and Highbury Magistrates Court

(2023 - 2025)

Observed live criminal proceedings at Canterbury Magistrates Court and Highbury Magistrates Court, gaining insight into courtroom procedure, advocacy and judicial decision-making.

Digital Ordering Channel - Waitrose & Partners - Holloway Road

(2024-06)

Trusted with responsibility for a high-volume digital ordering channel, requiring accuracy, organisation and sound judgment under pressure.

• Communicate professionally with customers, delivery drivers and internal colleagues to resolve issues, clarify information and escalate concerns where needed.
• Handle order discrepancies, refunds and operational issues, developing practical problem-solving and dispute-resolution skills.
• Follow strict store procedures on food safety, stock control and quality checks, strengthening compliance awareness and attention to detail.
• Developed commercial awareness by understanding how operational decisions can affect customer trust, financial loss, service standards and business risk.

Customer Service - ODEON Cinema - Camden Town

(2024-06 - 2024-06)

Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment while working alongside a concurrent role at Waitrose.

• Handled payments accurately and maintained health, safety and hygiene standards, including responding to customer queries about allergen information.

LLB - Law - University of Kent (2026)

A Levels - English Literature, Psychology and Business - LASWAP Consortium (2021 - 2023)

GCSEs - General Education - St Mary Magdalene Academy (2016 - 2021)