Osawie John

In plain and simple terms, I am a highly motivated and driven individual who works hard and strives for what I want and believe in. Having completed advanced A-Levels, including A-Level Law, I am an aspiring legal advocate who wants to ensure justice for those who don't get that, to make wrong right, and to defend and advocate for those who can't help themselves. I am currently pursuing higher degree-level legal qualifications to further build and expand my knowledge of the justice sector and what it entails.

My short-term goal is to transition directly into professional advocacy and chambers representation, bringing natural confidence, a strong eye for detail, and a genuine passion for helping others to the legal sector.

Legal Careers with TLT Work Experience at TLT LLP (2026-10 – 2026-10)

This is a virtual work experience with TLT LLP.

• Involving; exploration of a few sectors of the legal profession and what roles are available within them; and I’ll also learn more about litigation law, real estate law and commercial law.

Remote Learning/ Job Search (2024-10 – Present)

Legal Documents Solutions Assistant at Higgs LLP (2024-09 – 2024-10-10)

Being a Document Solutions Assistant (formerly known as office assistant) consists of being the cornerstone of the law firm, pertaining to ensuring important law cases and documents reach the right hands, getting LPAS signed for instance, and assigning fee earners.

• This results in continuous practice of communication with a variety of professional people regularly which enhances my social skill set, my organisational skills and the ability to get a variety of tasks done by a set time which further benefits me for my career in law.
• Duties consists of: organization of the cases, franking mail, sending emails, scan and print confidential documents, professional mannerisms.
• Date Started: 9th Sept. 2024

Library Assistant Volunteer at Central Library (2024-02 – 2024-07)

Being a Library Assistant Volunteer involves helping users access print and online resources, organising IT access and answer library users' queries.

• This results in continuous practice of communication with a variety of people regularly which enhances my social skill set, which further benefits me for my career in law.
• Duties consists of: organization of the books, preparation of events for regular patrons, customer service, professional mannerisms.
• Date Started: 1st Feb. 2024

Legal Work Experience at Walsall Council legal department (2023-10 – 2023-11)

Having the opportunity to work amongst and shadow litigators, detectives, paralegals, solicitors, and other legal execs gives me a great bank of wisdom regarding the legal sector and what it entails. I’m open to ask questions regarding any career involved in such a wide field and participate in hands-on work which will give me a better perspective of law, overall.

• Date started: WC/ 30th Oct. 2023

Volunteering Retail Cashier at British Heart Foundation (2023-10 – 2024-09)

Being a Voluntary Cashier for BHF, is very beneficial as I get the opportunity to learn the insides of a charity shop and how one is run.

• I’m given training to complete throughout the process, so my knowledge is being instilled whilst being hands-on in the shop.
• You are given the room to enhance your skills in regard to customer service such as respect, active listening and being polite amongst other things.
• Things I learn: The operations of the till, Gift Aid, Pricing.
• Date started: 28th Oct. 2023

CSM Magazine at Central St. Michaels (2023-10 – 2024-03)

Ever since running for Student President, I was asked to be exclusively interviewed about the entire process, my methods, any advice and more.

• I was recorded in the media room, and it will be inputted into the CSM Magazine
• I’m amongst the exclusive list to be put into future magazine seasons that are to be put out as well, throughout this academic year.
• Included: Speaking skills, Confidence, Professionalism.
• Date Started: 25th Oct. 2023

CSM Debate Club at Central St. Michaels Sixth Form (2023-10 – 2024-03)

Being a member of the debate club ensures I deliberate and execute my points and views on topics.

• Topics include Racism, Religion, the System, The Israel v Palestine War.
• We, as members, are to professionally bring our opinion across, regarding a certain topic, and ping pong that view, contradict that view or support it and come to a settled conclusion, or not, in some cases.
• This was throughout a duration of months, as it was an exclusive extracurricular held by a body outside of school.
• Use of: Communication skills, Mannerisms, Active Listening, Research skills, Evaluative Skills - Date: 20th Oct. 2023 – 6th March 2024

Running- for- Student-President at CSM Student Union (2023-10-06 – 2023-10-20)

Student Union is a representative body run by students that consider the student experiences are beneficial, their needs are being met, and that they’re getting the best out of being at our sixth form and college.

• I ran for Student President I had to create my posters that would attract people attention, running a campaign; have a manifesto.
• I used the school email system majorly: I managed to garner votes from lots of people and the experience was very rewarding, overall.
• Voting was via ballot boxes, and although I didn’t get the Student President role, I did get the Campus Officer role.
• Skills used: Communication skills, listening skills, Digital Media, and IT, Writing and Execution of points. - Date Started: 6th Oct. 2023

Psychology On-Demand at SpringPod (2023-10 – 2026-10)

This Programme ensures I learn about the importance of key theories, subjects, and practices within psychology, complete with interactive quizzes, activities and hear from industry professionals.

• Studying BTEC Psychology at A- levels, this added to my knowledge further.
• Date Started: 18th Oct. 2023

Social Media Marketing at Central St. Michaels (2023-10 – 2024-05)

Being involved within the marketing of this university style sixth form was very enlightening. I was asked questions regarding my experiences, what I study and my advice to potential students.

• This would therefore convince students of the benefits the school has to offer and are therefore more likely to apply.
• Used: communication skills, persuasion skills, venue, microphone, and camera basics.
• Date Started: 4th Oct. 2023

Law Work experience at Clifford Chance (2023-09 – 2024-09)

Their programme offers you an introduction to the commercial issues affecting the future of the law. This programme aims to provide you with the insight, information, tools, support and guidance that you need if you are thinking about a career in law.

• It specializes in commercial law; I had to complete modules detailing the different topics being taught and was awarded a certificate as a result.

Personal Health & Wellbeing Level 1 at Ascentis (2023-09-04 – 2023-10-20)

This certificate details the importance of physical wellbeing, sexual wellbeing, and mental wellbeing.

• I learnt all the important factors that affect our overall health on a day-to- day basis.
• Date Started: 4th September 2023

Retail Voluntary Work at Debra Charity Shop (2023-07 – 2023-08)

As a retail volunteer, I help make a difference to people living with the painful genetic skin condition, EB, every day as that’s the focus of the charity.

• Duties: include helping at in the storage area by sorting out clothes and products, Pricing, keeping the floor clean, arranging the rails and hangers, making meaningful conversation with customers, and working the till.
• Date started: 19th July 2023

Law On-demand: Law Exploration Virtual Work Experience: Realities and Pathways Dive at Springpod (2023-07 – 2026-10)

This work experience included several modules covering many sectors of law, different fields within law and the skills lawyers need to learn and master to be successful with clients and with their cases.

Law Work Experience at Crown Prosecution Service (2023-06 – 2023-06)

2-day Work experience

• Working as a law intern consisting of; organising information, recording key dates, legal research, completing Legal Aid applications, drafting legal documentation, interviewing clients and witnesses, some negotiation, and to help in preparation for hearings and preparing files.
• Use of: Communication skills, social skills, learning to work in a fast-paced environment, listening skills and to have respectable behaviour
• Dates: Wed. 28th June 2023 – Thurs. 29th June 2023

Sixth Form Student Ambassador at Central St. Michaels University-Style Sixth Form (2023-02 – 2024-06-13)

• Consisting of – Being ‘The Face’ of the Sixth Form, Talk-and-tours of the facilities, answering questions and queries of potential students and refurbishing the image of the University Style Sixth Form so it will appeal to Year 10/11 students.
• Use of: Communication skills, Listening skills, Amiability and Respective behaviour.

Volunteering, Physical, Skills & Expedition at Duke of Edinburgh Award (2020-09 – 2021-07)

• Consisting of – Map analysis, effective PowerPoint Presentations skills, detailing every aspect of the course, Tutored in Camping Skills PRACTICAL.
• Skills developed: Teamwork, resilience, problem-solving, self-esteem, social skills, communication, and drive

Children & Youth Assistant Leader at Children & Youth Bible Group (2020 – Present)

• Consisting of – Helping with the children during Bible Study group, when the Leader is doing group activities with them.
• When the leader isn’t available, I hold the biblical activities and curate educational teachings that further help the development of children, and to further their faith in Christ.
• Duties include: Creating tasks and exercises to keep the children entertained but also teaching them at the same time, having interactive sessions with them, doing a lot of storytelling and helping them with reading and writing.
• Use of: Communication, Leadership, Patience, Empathy and Proactivity and being a good role model.

Entrepreneurship Course ‘Make £5 grow’ scheme at Virgin Money UK (2017-01 – 2017-04)

• Consisting of: I was Head Accountant and Treasurer. ensuring the investment was used wisely and the money was recorded and maintained, resulting in a raise of profits. overall.
• As a group we had to utilise the £5 that was invested into our business proposition and reap tangible profit by making our business idea become a reality and dedicating a day to opening our products to a variety of students from year 5 and younger, so they can purchase our services, such as face painting, goody bags, raffles and more.
• We had reaped a lot of profit and raised approximately £50.00 in one sitting.

Level 1 in Safeguarding Children in Education – Prospero-Learning: CPD (2026-10 – 2026-10)

Allergy Awareness & Anaphylaxis – Academize (2026-09 – 2026-09)

Level 3 Qualifications in A level Law; A level Sociology; BTEC Applied Psychology – Central St.

Michaels

University-Style Sixth Form (2022-09 – 2024-07)

Work-Related Training in Retail Training Modules: Retail Operations - Customer Service -Team leading -Warehousing – British Heart Foundation (2023-10 – 2024-09)

GCSE in English Speaking= Distinction*; English Literature= 8; English Language= 7; Business Studies= 7; Citizenship Studies= 7; Mathematics= 5; Combined Science= 5/4; Geography= 5; French= 4 – Grace Academy Darlaston (2017-09 – 2022-07)