Education

2007–2010           St. John’s College, University of Oxford

·         Degree: BA Law (Jurisprudence) 2:1

·         Law Moderations: Roman Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law (2:1)

2004–2006            South Downs College

·         A Levels: Law (A), English Language & Literature (A), Psychology (A), Critical Thinking (A)

1999–2004            City of Portsmouth Boys’ School

·         GCSE’s: 2 at A* and 4 at A (including English, Science, History), 4 at B/C

Employment

2010-2010             Vacation Scheme Placement, Dechert LLP

·         Took part in a two-week vacation scheme spending time in the Corporate and Securities Department and the Employment Department;

·         Attended completion meeting and client meeting. Drafted correspondence to clients and partook in negotiation, drafting and advocacy skills sessions.

2006-2007             Conveyancing Assistant, Coffin Mew LLP

·         Responsible for obtaining new business for the firm;

·         Acted as liaison point for clients and estate agents during the opening stages of the transaction;

·         Created and maintained an efficient client computer database; and produced detailed monthly sales statistics.

2003-2009             Party Host, Krazy Kaves Ltd

·         Responsible for children’s welfare and entertainment.

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Positions of responsibility and Achievements

2008-2009        Entertainments Officer, St. John’s College JCR Committee

·         Responsible for all social activities run for the benefit of the 400-strong undergraduate body at St. John’s College;

·         Built relationships with local and national businesses (nightclubs, entertainment companies, travel companies etc.);

·         Organised and led a trip abroad for 40 students; and

·         Managed annual budget.

2008-2009        President of Amalgamated Clubs Committee, St. John’s College

·         Chaired the committee responsible for allocating a budget to each sports club within college; and

·         Authorised requests for expenditure by individual sports captains.

2008-2009    Captain of St John’s College Football Club 1^st XI

·         Led SJCFC to league title and first victory in the Oxford University Challenge Cup since 1986; and

·         Managed annual budget.

2009               Evening Events Co-ordinator, Fresher’s Committee, St. John’s College

·         Responsible for organising and running evening events during the 2009 Freshers’ Week.

2010             St. John’s College Book Prize

·         Awarded for attainment in Labour Law

2009             Lovells Law Prize

·         Awarded to the best performing second year law student, based on pre-term examinations and performance in tutorials.

2006             Outstanding Achievement Award, South Downs College

·         Awarded for outstanding achievement during A level period.

2003-2004    Head Boy, City of Portsmouth Boys’ School

·         Provided link between student body and senior management;

·         Managed a team of prefects, ensuring that they fulfilled an array of responsibilities; and

·         Spoke publicly at various extra-curricular events (award ceremonies, open evenings, carol concert)