Saarah Sheikh

Covered Front of House at multiple different companies Managed and organised reception area Greeted clients and assisted with any queries

Legal Temp - Career Legal

(2025-07)

• Covered Front of House at multiple different companies
• Managed and organised reception area
• Greeted clients and assisted with any queries
• Provided administration support
• Managed the diary and meeting rooms

Virtual Work Experience - The Forage

(2024-01)

Dispute Resolution and Litigation with Baker McKenzie

• Draft a letter of demand
• Summarize legal and factual information
• Identify and analyse terms that are breached

Intellectual Property Litigation Job Simulation - The Forage

(2024-11 - 2024-11)

Latham & Watkins Intellectual Property Litigation Job Simulation - Completed a simulation involving patent litigation for Latham & Watkins

• Reviewed sample patent cases to determine where the case could be litigated
• Analysed and summarised a patent to share with a partner
• Conducted a prior art search

Mergers & Acquisitions Law Job Simulation - The Forage

(2025-01 - 2025-01)

Gateley Introduction to Mergers & Acquisitions Law Job Simulation - Completed a job simulation involving a high-profile corporate acquisition in Gateley's Corporate and Real Estate departments

• Drafted a completion agenda expediently and effectively to send it to the seller's solicitors within given deadline
• Communicated a red flag report and recommended next steps to client

Virtual Internship - Bright Network

(2023-06 - 2023-06)

• Attended Keynote sessions with various Law Firms and gained insight into what a typical workday is like
• Completed a task on Litigation with Clyde & Co
• Identified principles of law on the matter
• Applied the legal provisions to the matter
• Suggested remedies available to the claimant
• Conducted legal research on primary and secondary law applicable to the matter

Front of House - Sisu Clinic Ltd.

(2025-10)

• Welcome and check in clients in a professional, friendly manner
• Manage appointment bookings, rescheduling, and cancellations using clinic scheduling systems
• Handle client enquiries in person, by phone, and via email
• Coordinate daily schedules and maintain smooth clinic operations
• Process payments, issue receipts and manage client records confidentially in line with GDPR policies
• Record and manage data accurately using Excel, ensuring up-to-date administrative and client records
• Liaise with doctors and other team members
• Manage stock control and ordering of front-desk and clinic supplies
• Resolve client concerns calmly and efficiently, escalating issues appropriately when needed
• Develop multitasking skills while working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

Online Tutor - Education Now Ltd.

(2021-11)

• Hold 1–2 hour lessons with students, these sessions are group sessions or 1-2-1
• Teach primary, and secondary school Maths and English, as well as 11+ curriculum
• Communicate the progress of the child to the parents weekly
• Research and select learning materials, textbooks, and equipment to facilitate tutoring
• Develop learning plans and lesson schedules
• Help the student identify and develop their natural talents and skills

Classroom Assistant - AE Tuition

(2017-09 - 2021-11)

• Worked with children from the ages of 7-11
• Carried out 1-2-1 sessions with students to focus on areas that the student was struggling on
• Taught the 11+ exam material on a 1-2-1 basis
• Assisted Teacher with report writing, test marking and assessment data tracking to increase administrative efficiency
• Completed and maintained records to track student progress

Bakery Business Owner - TheSheikhery

(2021-02 - 2023-12)

Ran my own small bakery business called "TheSheikhery"

• Made bakery items on order
• Catered for parties, small events, and gifts
• Managed marketing and promotion of the brand on social media
• Maintained cash flow and order files
• Created unique decorative trends to remain above competition

Secretary - Women In Law Society, SOAS

(2023-01 - 2023-05)

• Sent out emails to students about upcoming events
• Contacted legal professionals via email about future events
• Organised meetings, booked rooms and ensured that it was aligned with committee members' schedules
• Attended meetings, took minutes, prepared memos, and briefed society members on the society's developments

LLB - Law - SOAS, University of London (2024-09 - 2024-09)

Foundation Year - SOAS, University of London (2020-09 - 2021-09)

A-Levels - Upton Court Grammar School (2020-08 - 2020-08)

GCSEs - Upton Court Grammar School (2018-08 - 2018-08)