Isabella Soremi

Conducted freedom-to-operate research for a live patent application, cross-referencing prior filings to confirm a product was clear to sell following expiry of a blocking patent Presented findings in client meetings, identifying areas of the patent application most relevant to the client's enquiry Independently researched the patentability of AI-generated works alongside the firm's Solutions department

Spring Insight Intern (Intellectual Property) at Simmons & Simmons (2024-01 – 2024-03)

• Conducted freedom-to-operate research for a live patent application, cross-referencing prior filings to confirm a product was clear to sell following expiry of a blocking patent
• Presented findings in client meetings, identifying areas of the patent application most relevant to the client's enquiry
• Independently researched the patentability of AI-generated works alongside the firm's Solutions department
• Shadowed the Wavelength legal technology team on AI research tool Harvey, then used it to compile a know-how note on the EU AI Act's regulatory aspects

Brampton Future Lawyers Candidate (Disputes, Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure) at Simmons & Simmons (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Supported drafting and proofreading of commercial contracts
• Disputes & Investigations: proofread case documents and researched asset freezing for a client
• Pursued an additional self-directed research project in the Intellectual Property department
• Collaborated cross-functionally on a client alert on financial sanctions; built client skills through mock negotiations and an ongoing partner mentorship

Career Kickstart Intern (Real Estate) at BCLP (2022-07 – 2022-08)

• Used 'Harvey' as a tool to conduct legal research on development consent orders and produced a legal note for the benefit of a trainee
• Strengthened advocacy skills in a criminal law mock trial
• Actively participated in Q&A sessions to learn more about the culture of the firm

Student Ambassador at Oxford Access and Outreach (2024-01 – Present)

• Site manager on a 2-week residential, managing a team of 4 ambassadors and 42 students aged 18 - 42
• Liaised with college staff, handling room allocations, dietary requirements and daily schedules
• Articulately delivered presentations on Consent, Health and Safety and academic expectations
• Regularly provided useful feedback to event organisers in daily meetings
• Connected with prospective students and families at an Open Day, providing application advice and sharing experiences as a law student

Independent Contractor at Rare Recruitment (2023-08 – 2023-08)

• UniStart Recruitment Coordinator – Refined my communication and interpersonal skills by promoting 'Unistart' for incoming students
• Curated social media campaigns and cold-contacted targeted 'leads' on various platforms
• Successfully exceeded the target of 15 recruits by sourcing 28, achieving the highest number in a team of 15-20, leading to a return offer in a management position the following year

Team Member at McDonald's (2021-07 – 2021-07)

• Delivered customer service in a fast-paced environment, flexibly working across 5 departments
• Supported the onboarding of new team members by training them on how to use the kitchen equipment
• Resolved customer complaints and disputes effectively

BA in Jurisprudence (Law) – University of Oxford A Levels in English Literature, Sociology, Politics (2021-01 – 2023-12)