Rayya Ahmmed

Reviewed 50+ documents across a marine insurance claim (vessel grounding), building chronologies and assessing recovery prospects under policy wording, negligence principles and applicable legislation Drafted client email summarising documents and liability position, translating technical material into clear advice Analysed NHS investigation report (200+ pages) and attended clinical negligence hearing, producing a live transcript

Summer Vacation Scheme Candidate at DWF LLP (2025-06 – 2025-06)

• Reviewed 50+ documents across a marine insurance claim (vessel grounding), building chronologies and assessing recovery prospects under policy wording, negligence principles and applicable legislation
• Drafted client email summarising documents and liability position, translating technical material into clear advice
• Analysed NHS investigation report (200+ pages) and attended clinical negligence hearing, producing a live transcript

Summer Legal Intern at Mayfair Law Solicitors (2024-06 – 2024-08)

• Supported 20+ immigration matters (visa and asylum), preparing documents and conducting research
• Assisted on property matters (litigation and conveyancing), reviewing titles and legal documents to identify risks

Smart Start Programme at A&O Shearman (2022-07 – 2022-07)

• Completed simulated M&A transaction, negotiating terms and assessing risk in a team-based exercise
• Produced feasibility analysis on a Kenya office, evaluating legal/ commercial factors. Awarded city and guilds certificate

Private A-Level Tutor (2023-08 – Present)

• Tutored 10+ students weekly, focusing on essay writing and exam technique, contributing to A* outcomes
• Designed tailored lesson plans and tracked progress through assessments, adapting teaching to improve performance

Retail Sales Assistant at Addax (2022-09 – 2024-06)

• Processed 100+ daily transactions in a fast-paced retail environment, maintaining accuracy and customer experience
• Resolved customer queries and supported store operations during peak periods, contributing to sales targets

Group Leader & Volunteer at Death Penalty Project (2025-09 – Present)

• Conducted legal research supporting US capital defence work, analysing case materials across 30+ matters
• Promoted to Group Leader, managing a team of 8+ students, overseeing workloads and delivery of research tasks

Equalities & Welfare Officer at Warwick Law Society (2024-09 – 2025-06)

• Organised diversity-focused events including a Female & Asian Lawyer Panel (80+ attendees)
• Led welfare initiatives: "Anonymous Mondays" addressing wellbeing concerns and a Run Club (50+ participants)

LLB (Hons) in Law (Qualifying Degree) – The University of Warwick, Warwick Law School (2023-09 – 2026-07)

A-levels – Oaks Park High School (2016-09 – 2023-07)