Isabella McGowan

I am a final year Law student at the University of Bristol, balancing a demanding academic schedule with high-level commitment in sport, music, and student leadership. Through these experiences and my part-time experience in the sports, retail, and education sectors, I have developed strong adaptability, reliability, and a dedicated work ethic. I thrive when working under pressure, communicate effectively, and bring an analytical approach to problem solving.

Vacation Scheme - Carson McDowell - Northern Ireland

(2026-07 - 2026-07)

Northern Ireland's largest independent law firm

• Took part in negotiation tasks, presentations, and interactive discussions, developing communication skills and strengthening commercial awareness.
• Gaining hands on experience across several legal departments, specifically in commercial litigation, healthcare, banking, corporate, planning, and employment law.
• Sitting in on meetings, including a mediation with one of the firm's biggest clients in commercial litigation.

Tennis coach - Ballycastle Tennis Club

(2021 - 2026)

• Delivered both independent and supervised coaching sessions, adapting complex instruction into accessible guidance, and planning lessons to carry them out effectively.
• Working under time pressure while ensuring lessons were engaging, structured, and responsive to unexpected challenges when working with children.
• Trained with St John Ambulance to achieve Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.

Retail Assistant - BellaJo Interiors and Lifestyle

(2022 - 2025)

• Worked on the shop floor and behind the till, providing a high standard of customer service.
• Supported clients with purchasing decisions through clear communication and product knowledge.

President - University of Bristol Irish and Gaelic Society

(2025 - 2026)

• Responsible for overseeing all society operations and ensuring committee members fulfilled their roles, including overseeing the finances of the society.
• Oversaw the society's social media presence and student union webpage to create engaging content and promote events to help grow membership.
• Contributed to the society achieving Bronze Accreditation with the Students' Union by organising successful events, increasing membership, and completing required committee training.

Social Secretary - University of Bristol Tennis Club

(2025 - 2026)

The largest sports society at the University of Bristol, with over 500 members.

• Working alongside a team of three others and local businesses to plan social events that supported member engagement and club cohesion.
• Volunteering as part of role on committee at events to welcome new students.
• Organised a major formal event, attended by 135 members, managing logistics, budgeting, and communication.
• Coordinated with committee members to ensure events were inclusive, safe, and well-attended.

Tennis captain for Women's team - Ballycastle Tennis Club

(2022 - 2024)

• Organised matches, teams, and logistics, including catering for home fixtures.
• Built team morale and ensured smooth match-day management.

LLB - Law - University of Bristol (2024 - 2027)

A-levels - Maths (A*), Biology (A*), Music (A*) - Dalriada School Ballymoney (2017 - 2024)

AS-level - English literature (B) - Dalriada School Ballymoney (2017 - 2024)

GCSEs - Maths (A*), Further Maths (A*), English language (A*), English literature (A*), Religious Education (A*), Music (A*), Biology (A*), Physics (A*), Chemistry (A*) - Dalriada School Ballymoney (2017 - 2024)