Sephy Allaway

Second year student studying Law LLB (Hons) at the University of York

Shoosmiths (November 2021)

• Worked in the corporate restructuring & advisory sector and the dispute resolution & litigation sector. Assisted with filing papers and preparation of documents for court. 
• Successfully organised bundles for the trial, attended the Admiralty Court and was given positive feedback by the Principal Associate.

• Questioned and cross-examined witnesses in a fictitious criminal case and negotiated a contract term for a fictitious festival. 
• Analysed fictitious human rights case, constructed arguments using relevant case law, and successfully argued on behalf of my client in the Supreme Court.

• Tutor children ages 6-18 mainly at GCSE level. Utilise organisation and time management skills to manage tutoring around my university work and commitments.
• Communicate with both parents and children and write detailed and thorough lesson plans. 

• Managed a high volume of calls for multiple companies, including sales inquiries, returns process and finding new clients.
• Communicated effectively with a range of consumers and business owners and was awarded up seller of the month.

University of York, (2022 – 2025)

• LLB Law (Hons) – Legal Skills – 74, Foundations in Law I – 72, Law & Society – 72, Legal Concepts – 69, Foundation in Law II – 66, Foundation in Law Portfolio & Reflection – 66.

• A Levels - English Literature - A*, EPQ – A*, Music – A, Economics – B.