Jai Panchanathan

Law graduate with legal work experience spanning litigation, real estate, offshore and corporate practice, including exposure to regulatory and cross-border work. Comfortable conducting legal and precedent research, reviewing detailed documents and producing clear, structured written analysis. Well organised, methodical and confident liaising with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, with the initiative and attention to detail required to support busy legal teams.

Currently studying for SQE1 with BARBRI

Sports Assistant Coach at Sporty Scholars Ltd (2024-04 – Present)

• Planned and delivered coaching sessions for large groups of children while balancing multiple responsibilities.
• Developed leadership skills by guiding and managing groups and worked within a team of colleagues to maintain a consistent daily structure.
• Mediated disputes to reach fair outcomes and adapted quickly to unexpected challenges such as injuries or behavioural issues.

Sports Coach at Chand Institute of Taekwondo (2017-09 – Present)

• Work alongside other coaches to deliver informative and engaging sessions for younger children.
• Teach patterns and sparring technique, helping students prepare for grading to their next belt.

Work Shadowing at Lincoln & Rowe (2026-04 – 2026-04)

• Reviewed and analysed a full trial bundle over three days, including supporting documentation and witness evidence, to understand the factual and legal framework of a complex dispute.
• Examined an appellate report to identify key grounds of appeal, judicial reasoning and points of contention between the parties.
• Synthesised findings into a structured written evaluation, demonstrating accuracy, clarity and independent legal analysis.

Work Shadowing at Taylor Wessing (2024-08 – 2024-08)

• Spent five days with the Real Estate team, gaining insight into commercial property transactions and the practical responsibilities of junior lawyers.
• Completed trainee-style exercises, collaborating with peers to analyse legal issues before presenting findings to supervising lawyers.
• Attended a planning inquiry and client site visit and spoke with trainees and associates about the progression of real estate matters.

Work Shadowing at Fladgate LLP (2024-07 – 2024-07)

• Spent two days with the corporate team, gaining insight into corporate work and different practice areas within a commercial firm.
• Attended talks on intellectual property, sports law and cryptocurrency in law, broadening awareness of specialist commercial legal issues.

Work Experience at Carey Olsen (2024-06 – 2024-06)

• Spent two weeks gaining insight into offshore law across Guernsey, Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands jurisdictions, developing an understanding of multijurisdictional legal work.
• Reviewed documents and completed research-based tasks, working thoroughly and accurately under supervision.
• Attended a client meeting and a range of corporate meetings, developing communication and professional relationship-building skills.

Personal Shopper at Sainsbury's (2021-07 – 2022-12)

• Worked to tight deadlines, picking and scanning orders with speed and accuracy.
• Resolved stock shortages by selecting suitable alternatives and making quick decisions to meet customer needs.
• Followed strict guidelines to ensure all orders met company quality standards and worked flexibly on the shop floor as required.

Work Shadowing at Stewarts (2022-08 – 2022-08)

• Analysed current-affairs litigation cases and produced independent written case summaries, developing research and drafting skills.
• Studied a specific section of the Insolvency Act 1986, producing structured written notes on a discrete area of legal and procedural development.

Work Shadowing at Henderson Chambers (2022-08 – 2022-08)

• Observed the work of a barrister's clerk, including case allocation and maintaining relationships with instructing solicitors, gaining early insight into the support of litigation matters.

LLB in Law – University of Southampton (2023-09 – 2026-06)

A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, EPQ – AI in Law – Oakgrove School (2021-09 – 2023-06)

GCSEs in Including Mathematics (8) and English Language (8) – Oakgrove School (2016-09 – 2021-05)