Vacation Scheme at Cartmell Sheperd (2025-08 – 2025-08)
- Carried out legal and commercial research and utilised this research to solve and analyse simulated problem scenarios in various legal sectors including inheritance, property, and family law.
- Shadowed legal professionals where I received high-quality feedback for the work completed, and improved understanding on how to serve clients in a professional environment.
- Demonstrated organisational and analytical skills plus attention to detail and professionalism whilst completing my assignments.
Student Researcher at Lancaster University Policy Law Clinic (2025-01 – 2025-02)
- Conducted research, as part of a group, for the Josh Hanson Trust, a charity that seeks to support victims of violent crimes.
- Prepared a group research report about the workings of the unduly lenient scheme, how it can be accessed, and how we can spread awareness about the scheme to the public by working with local and national authorities.
- Liaised with lawyers and worked with students from different universities to prepare research reports, gaining key skills in teamwork, legal research, drafting, time management plus project management.
Retail Volunteer at Children's Society (2024-07 – 2024-09)
- Provided quality customer service by assisting customers with their purchases, donations, and any general queries, thus developing communication skills.
- Operated the cash register, managed cash and card payment and refunds.
- Organised donated stock as a team and had to select which items were fit for purchase, then priced the accepted goods.
Volunteer at Wordsworth House at National Trust (2024-07 – 2024-07)
- Welcomed visitors at the front door to ensure a positive viewing experience.
- Researched the history behind William Wordsworth's childhood and family.
- Discussed the significance of the history of any rooms that visitors occupied, building public speaking skills.
- Answered any questions the visitors surrounding the history of the site, ensuring quality service.
Work Experience Placement at Brodies LLP (2022-07 – 2022-07)
- Completed a one-week placement in the real estate law sector.
- Attended client meetings, court hearings, improving comprehension of how legal proceedings operate and how lawyers interact with their clients.
- Reviewed court cases and constructed draft documents, improving comprehension and analysis skills.
