Razwana Arshad
LPC with LLM Student at the University of Law
About
Current part-time LPC with LLM student at the University of Law with existing legal experience in both solicitors and legal charities, with a strong client focus developed within the private sector. Ample experience tailoring communication skills to a wide range of customers and clients across multiple sectors. Gained experience in administration functions across two years in a variety of legal settings.
Experience
Advisor - Cheetham Hill Advice Centre - Manchester
(2024-09)
- Able to recognize potential eligibility issues in the information provided when client wanted to apply for carer's allowance and was not eligible due to immigration status.
- Applied for a blue badge, Universal Credit and applied for council tax support for client, kept track of claim progress and correspondence.
- Maintaining client's confidential case records on AIMS database, and writing notes on cases and services provided. Responsible for ensuring complete files, including consent form applications and supporting evidence.
- Referring and signposting clients to other services regarding consumer issues by considering and identifying best options and translating for clients where necessary using English, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi.
Volunteer - Manchester Refugee Support Network
(2023-04)
- Used communication and language skills to support refugee 1:1 with child citizenship applications.
- Completed indefinite leave to remain applications for adults and minor applicants within strict deadlines.
- Provided support 1:1 to refugees and asylum seekers undertaking formal visa applications.
- Responsible for administrative tasks including completion of travel documentation, booking BRP appointments, and fee waiver applications.
- Prioritised accuracy and attention to detail when completing client information within their Aims database management systems.
Work Experience - Nadat Solicitors - Dewsbury
(2024-03 - 2024-05)
- Reviewed Will to identify any errors and any inconsistencies.
- Filled in the Immigration application for the client, including for the spouse and applicant.
- Attended an online hearing on Teams of a care proceeding and completing case notes, including court attendance form.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and organised case files according to office procedures.
- Calculated client invoices.
Citizen Advocate, Volunteer - The Advonet Group - Leeds
(2022-10)
- Completed comprehensive case report to advocate for clients' rights.
- Prioritised active listening and open questioning to determine support requirements to clients with complex needs.
Administrator - Brook Street Recruitment Agency
(2023-01)
Administration of database records for a wide range of benefit cases.
Work Experience - Millan Solicitors - Bradford
(2020-07 - 2020-08)
- Responsible for answering telephone calls as well as transferring calls to the solicitor and received visitor which developed my speaking and listening skills.
- Improved my practical understanding of evicting a tenant issues and developed my research skills on sale of agreement by conducting my own research.
- Supporting solicitor by photocopying documents and uploading documents such as, divorce petition to the Home Office.
- Typed and transcribed various legal documents regarding immigration and asylum and filed divorce petition document for client from their provided information.
Legal Advice Clinic, Pro Bono (2 weeks work experience) - The University of Law
(2023-09)
- Attended Legal Advice clinic meeting on teams and obtained information from client regarding an issue of divorce.
- Interpreted information on attendance note after conducting the interview from client.
- Completed legal research regarding divorce and drafted letter of advice to a solicitor.
Work Experience - Consilia Legal - Leeds
(2023-08)
Supported divorce case management including review of FDR file, and completed financial remedy order utilising memorandum of understanding and financial records.
Work Experience - Schofield Sweeney - Leeds & Bradford
(2022-07)
Review of 'Official Copy of the Register of Title' to identify client concerns affecting the property and production of advisory response to the solicitors.
Education
LPC with LLM - University of Law, Leeds (2023)
LLB - Law - University of Huddersfield (2018 - 2022)
BTEC Extended Diploma in Business and Administration - Business and Administration - Kirklees College, Huddersfield (2013 - 2018)
BTEC First Diploma Business and Administration - Business and Administration - Kirklees College, Huddersfield (2013 - 2018)
BTEC Diploma in Business and Administration - Business and Administration - Kirklees College, Huddersfield (2013 - 2018)
BTEC Extended Certificate in vocational studies - Vocational Studies - Kirklees College, Huddersfield (2013 - 2018)
GCSEs - Maths, English, Drama, Textiles, ICT, BTEC Cooking - Moor End School, Huddersfield (2009 - 2013)
