Helena Thalassi-Hill

8-hr course. By taking this course, I improved my understanding of the day-to-day work of an Intellectual Property Solicitor.

Intellectual Property Virtual Experience Programme - Bird & Bird x Forage

(2024 - 2024)

8-hr course. By taking this course, I improved my understanding of the day-to-day work of an Intellectual Property Solicitor.

• Writing a memo to a client on a potential trademark infringement
• Drafting clauses for a software licence agreement
• Investigating a potential patent infringement case

Law Internship - Norton Rose Fulbright Munich - Munich

(2022 - 2022)

I supported three solicitors in the aviation team on separate cross-jurisdictional financing transactions.

• Drafting and reviewing aircraft purchase agreements and contracts for associated sale and leaseback transactions
• Performing tasks such as mark-ups, legal research, and taking meeting minutes

Barrister Mini-Pupillage - Luke Barnes, 3 Dr Johnsons Buildings - London EC4

(2022 - 2022)

In this one-week mini-pupillage I attended court-hearings and meetings with clients, reviewed case bundles and skeleton arguments and conducted careful legal research into property and family law. I was praised for my close attention to detail and meaningful contributions to legal strategy on a joint tenancy dispute.

Founder of Highgate Testimonies - Highgate School

(2021 - 2021)

I spearheaded an initiative to confront and address a rape culture at my school. I developed an online portal for anonymous testimonies and published all 251 of these alongside an open letter, signed by 1000+ people. My work received international recognition from the BBC, The Guardian, CNN and The New York Times, for its role in revealing the prevalence of sexual assault in schools and triggered an official investigation.

Tour Secretary to Rome and Vatican City - Edinburgh University Singers - Rome and Vatican City

(2022 - 2022)

I directed a six-day tour to Rome for a choir of 40.

• Scheduled performances and rehearsals at St Peter's Basilica (Vatican City), the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and St Paul's Within the Walls
• Created a full itinerary for the trip, including booking travel, accommodation and recreational activities
• Oversaw the financial planning of the trip from initial sourcing of funds and budget development, to setting up a bank account, paying invoices and creating a financial handover

Co-Head of Senior Music - Highgate School

(2019 - 2020)

Student head of the Choir and the Symphony Orchestra; wrote and conducted an original arrangement of popular music pieces for a choir of 60+ performing to an audience of c.1000 people at Alexandra Palace.

• Organised delivery of equipment and rehearsal schedules for vocal, instrumental and theatre performances at Southwark Cathedral, Cadogan Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts

Head of Logistics, St Catherine's College Gala - St Catherine's College, Oxford - Oxford

(2024 - 2025)

I lead a group of eight in the logistics team – a recent promotion from team member – to organise all logistics for the gala.

• Communicate daily with external suppliers and vendors to source all infrastructure and lead site visits
• Manage budget expenditure, draft contracts, pay invoices, and coordinate delivery schedules
• Provide presentations, financial reports and agendas for internal meetings

Production Executive, Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show - National Museum of Scotland

(2023 - 2024)

I managed venue and production team hire, show logistics, ticketing, venue setup and model relations, and collaborated with the Chairwoman to run fundraising events, collect and distribute funds and realize the creative vision for the show. We raised £8,621.96 for our charity – the fashion show's largest profit to date.

Master of Studies - Classics - University of Oxford, St Catherine's College (2024 - 2025)

MA Honours - Classics - University of Edinburgh (2020 - 2024)

A Level/Pre-U - Music, Ancient Greek, Latin, EPQ in Film - Highgate School (2020 - 2020)