CV example - Ellis
Use this CV if you are applying for a legal job or a training contract after law school. It highlights:
- Educational background
- Legal work experience, including work placements and holiday schemes
Ellis Buhari
27 Bromfield Walk, Wrexham, LL86 2YY
ellisbuhari@gmail.com
07971666555
Education/Qualifications
Cardiff University, 2021 - 2022
- LPC/LLM course. Result: Commendation
- Electives: Employment law and discrimination, working with EU law
- Achieved 2022
Swansea University, 2018 – 2021
- LLB. Classification: 2:1, achieved 2021
Johnstown College, 2016 – 2018
- A-levels: English A, Politics A, History A, achieved 2018
Applewhite Academy, Johnstown, 2011 – 2016
- Nine GCSEs at grades A-B, including Maths, English and Science, achieved 2016
Legal Experience
Sept 2021 – June 2022 Student Adviser, Law Clinic, Cardiff University
Voluntary role offering free legal advice to the public under the supervision of a solicitor.
- Developed legal research skills
- Drafted letters of advice on issues including consumer disputes, immigration and asylum and relationship breakdown
December 2021 Banfield and Cole Solicitors
One week work experience placement with a law firm specialising in commercial property and residential conveyancing.
- Shadowed solicitors dealing with matters such as the buying and selling of homes, freehold and leasehold disputes and purchasing property abroad
- Gained insight into the legal sector through researching relevant legal articles, statutes, case law and case summaries
- Observed how client meetings are conducted and gained an understanding of which laws applied in individual cases
November 2020 Jones and Palmer Legal Services
One week work experience placement with a law firm specialising in personal injury claims.
- Observed client meetings and made notes for sharing with solicitors
- Drafted letters to clients, providing updates on their cases
- Drafted personal injury claim form under supervision of solicitor
December 2019 Meldings Solicitors, Swansea
Voluntary role as part of university pro-bono activities.
- Delivered several presentations on legal topics, such as discrimination and equality, to secondary school pupils
- Developed confidence in public speaking and adapting my style to suit the occasion and audience
Non-legal Experience
July 2020 – June 2021 Barista, The Coffee Club, Swansea
Part-time work alongside degree.
- Taking customer orders and serving food and drinks
- Cleaning and clearing up as required
Oct 2018 – March 2020 Retail Assistant, Best Bargain Stores, Swansea
Part-time work alongside degree.
- Serving customers and replenishing stock in store as required
- Developed excellent communication and customer service skills, dealing with returns
Additional Skills
- Full clean driving licence
- Westlaw UK Advanced, Practical Law and International Certification (2022)
- Lexis Library Advance Certification (2020)
- Excellent working knowledge of full Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Extra-curricular Activities and Achievements
Virtual Internships
2020 virtual internship with Jones Legal Services, Swansea
- Developed commercial awareness and research skills through examining a past family dispute case, producing a report on likely outcomes
Law Societies
A member of Cardiff and Swansea Law Societies (2018 – 2022 inclusive)
- Engaged in a range of events including running commercial awareness workshops in 2021 and networked with law firms at annual careers dinners
Achievements
Millennium Volunteers Award 2020
- Received for completing 100 hours volunteering, delivering shopping to vulnerable people during the first UK lockdown
Sport
- Captain of the Swansea University Rugby Team 2019 – 2021
References available on request.
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