Katie Mellor

I am a young individual who has completed my Law degree looking to begin my early legal career after completion of my degree in law. I have interests in multiple areas mainly being wills and probate, contentious probate and employment law. I would describe myself as hard working, enthusiastic and dedicated. I have a positive attitude to a wide range of situations as well as being able to communicate and stimulate conversation with all age groups.

Placement Student at BRM Solicitors (2025 – 2026)

I am currently a placement student at BRM solicitors one day a week. I work across both the Chesterfield and Sheffield office where I have worked in the following areas: dispute resolution, plot sales, corporate law, residential and commercial property, contentious probate and wills and probate. Whilst on my placement I have developed and improved many skills such as effective legal research, critical thinking, team work, organisation and effective communication.

I have gained experience in drafting legal documents such as documents for companies house and claim forms, provided and carried out legal research to be used to help clients and be presented at company events to inform others, sat in on client meetings across most areas and understand the different types of clients that firms will be assisting. Working for a longer period on placement has helped me to develop my commercial awareness as well as my legal skills. I have also engaged with external opportunities such as a mock employment tribunal and talks on new areas of legislation and finally attending junior professional events run by BRM helping me to develop my networking skills with other legal and non-legal professionals.

Bar Assistant at Sheffield United football stadium (2024 – Present)

• Work in a team to prepare and restock the bar before and after games
• Learnt to deal with customers in an extremely fast-paced environment such as at half time and make sure I operate in a group effectively to keep service efficient

Customer Service Assistant at Morrisons (2023 – Present)

• Deals with customer complaints and queries
• Positions of responsibility within my department such as till checks, opening and closing all the tills and self-serve machines and the cash office

Customer Service Representative at Party Hard Travel (2026-06 – 2026-08)

This Summer I am taking on a seasonal role as a customer service representative working abroad ensuring the safety of all guests. Working in a team of overseas rep to ensure their holiday runs smoothly whilst helping to resolve any issues guests face.

Content Manager of Malia at Party Hard Travel (2026-06 – 2026-08)

Whilst being a Customer service representative I will also be taking on the role of Social Media and Content Manager for Party Hard Travel Malia. I will be ensuring all content filmed is appropriate and matches the Brand Values and Mission, Ensuring my team is posting and creating the content in line with our deadlines as well as editing all content before approving it to be shared.

Food Preparation Staff at Pizza Plus LTD (2022 – 2023)

• Responsible for preparing all the food to the highest standard and in accordance with food safety laws
• Dealt often with drunk and irrational customers and how to deal with these situations accordingly
• Learnt vital skills on how to work well in a fast-paced environment with a team

Volunteer at Willow wood hospice (2022)

• Responsible for managing and putting out stock
• Dealing with a large range of customers all different in ages

Teaching Assistant at Duke of Norfolk Primary School (2020)

Whilst taking part in my work experience, I lead multiple English classes for year 2 children.

• Dealt with difficult children
• Maintained high level safeguarding requirements

Work Placement Student at MD Law Sheffield

I have completed a week long work placement at MD law in Sheffield where I rotated between sectors in the firm. I completed work experience in Commercial, Commercial property, Corporate, dispute resolution, Employment and insolvency. I was also able to sit in on client meetings and was able to go to a fundraising day with the insolvency team and insolvency practitioner at Wilson Field.

This experience helped me to improve my drafting skills and my skills to apply the law to practical situations and how to effectively communicate with clients.

LLB in Law – Sheffield Hallam University (2023)

A-Level – Ashton Sixth Form college (2021 – 2023)

GCSE – Glossop dale school (2016 – 2023)