Oliver Cheseldene-Culley

Law graduate with a 2:1 LLB (Hons) from Keele University and practical experience supporting litigants in person through the CLOCK initiative. Experienced in explaining legal procedures clearly, preparing and managing case records, completing court forms, taking detailed notes, and signposting clients to appropriate legal support. Strong written communication, legal research, analytical and organisational skills, developed through both academic legal work and independent writing.

Professional, empathetic and confident working with members of the public, colleagues and external organisations.

Legal Outreach Volunteer (CLOCK) at Keele University (2024-09 – Present)

• Provide practical support to litigants in person at Hanley Court across family and civil matters, both face-to-face and by telephone.
• Explain court procedures and case processes clearly, helping clients understand their position while remaining within the appropriate CLOCK/McKenzie Friend remit.
• Accompany litigants in court, take detailed notes and observe experienced practitioners to develop practical understanding of advocacy, procedure and client care.
• Assist clients with court documentation, including N244 applications to suspend eviction, divorce and judicial separation petitions, child arrangements applications and fee remission applications.
• Maintain accurate case records through the CLOCK case-management portal, applying confidentiality, data protection and secure information-handling requirements.
• Identify when matters require regulated legal advice and signpost clients to appropriate solicitors, mediation, legal aid assessments and other support services.
• Communicate professionally with organisations and practitioners including Cafcass, Citizens Advice, local authorities and local law firms.

Independent Writer at Substack / Independent Projects (Present)

• Write and publish original long-form prose and reflective nonfiction, developing ideas through research, drafting, structural editing and revision.
• Strong interest in literary writing, persuasive communication and the relationship between language, identity, place and society.
• Develop clear written arguments and engaging narratives, supported by close reading, critical thinking and attention to tone, structure and audience.

Team Leader – Tesco Café at Tesco (2025-06 – Present)

• Support day-to-day café operations, including customer service, food preparation, order taking, drinks service and close-down tasks.
• Coordinate shifts and support colleagues to maintain efficient service and a positive customer experience.
• Assist with stock control and ensure food preparation areas remain clean, organised and compliant with hygiene and safety standards.

Office Assistant at Abbey Loos (2020-08 – 2023-06)

• Organised, filed and managed business documents, maintaining accurate records in a busy working environment.
• Handled customer transactions over the telephone while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
• Created delivery route plans for drivers, demonstrating organisation, accuracy and practical problem-solving.

In-store Worker at Domino's (2022-01 – 2022-09)

• Worked across front-of-house and back-of-house functions, providing customer service, processing orders and supporting food preparation.
• Followed operational, hygiene and safety procedures while working effectively as part of a fast-paced team.

LLB (Hons) in Law – Keele University (2022 – 2025)

GCSEs – Chosen Hill School (2015 – 2020)

A Levels – Chosen Hill School (2020 – 2022)