Personal statement

During my time at university I have developed a high standard of both written and verbal communication skills alongside essential education experience.  I have been able to take part in a challenging legal environment, furthering my education through individual and group tasks often under pressure and within strict time limits. 

University has also allowed me to take advantage of activities outside of education.  Throughout my education I have taken part in a variety of social events, been on numerous sports teams and even helped establish and become one of the leading members of a now widely established university sports society.  

I am always willing to take on new tasks and I am keen to further these experiences in a completely different environment as I believe it will offer an entirely new outlook and give me new opportunities to explore and participate in.

Education

- Currently studying: 3 Year Law Honors Degree, Northumbria University
September 2006 - Present day

A three year full-time course encompassing regular practice mooting, litigation workshops and court visits.  Past projects have included live client work, which involves me interviewing a live client, and following up the case through attendance notices, research reports, through to possible advocacy, mediation and subsequent trial.  This and other projects bring together a wide spectrum of subjects enabling me to gain real legal experience at the university.   

The course has also provided a progression to a practice student law office involving live case work.  This is a real legal office that is hosted by the university allowing real cases and advice to be given whilst also giving students invaluable experience.

 - Currently studying: 1 year Unilang Mandarin Language Course. Level 1. Northumbria University

September 2009 – Present day

A one year course offering a basic to intermediate level of Mandarin provided through the university.

 - Currently studying: QDLQC certified ‘Teach English in a Foreign Language’ (TEFL) 80 hour minimum course

January 2010 – Present day

This 80 hour course provides contact and lessons from experienced tutors and the opportunity for real live classroom experience to be gained.

- A-Levels, St John Fisher and St Aidans Associated 6^th Form, Harrogate

September 2004 - June 2006

Geography B, ICT B, Economics C and General studies C

- GCSE’S, St John Fisher RC High School, Harrogate

September 2002 - June 2004

Physical Education A*, English Literature A, English Language B, Maths B, Geography A, Dual award science A and A, Electronics A, German B and Religious Education B.

Work Experience and Employment

- Morrisons Supermarket, Wetherby – General assistant
February 2004 - August 2006

Responsibilities:
General responsibilities included stock replenishment, warehouse duties, order management, brief supervisory duties.

 - Bar Three
December 2007 – Current (holiday work)

- City Vaults Bar
February 2008 – August 2009 (part-time)

 - Hyena Comedy Club

August 2009 – Present (part-time)

Responsibilities:
Bar service, food service, closing down the bar and handling money.

 - Download Festival Security Staff “SEP Events”

June 2007 – July 2008 (holiday work)

Responsibilities:

Festival security duties, traffic management and event organisation.

 - Blacks Solicitors

July 2009 – August 2009

 - Moulds & Co Accountants
May 2002 (work experience)

Responsibilities:
General duties included, office junior work, archiving, answering telephones to clients, inputting client information, basic office management skills, attention to detail, verbal communication skills and good telephone manner.

Further duties included live client interview work, initial observations reports, finalising property transactions and greeting future clients.