1. Amoy Mcleod
6 Morris Road,
Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex
CM2 6EU
Email: Amcleod1994@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile: 07872896985
Education and qualification
September 2013- Present Anglia Ruskin University- LLB Law
First year: Constitutional & Administrative Law (B), Legal Methods and Skills (A), Criminal Law (B), Contract
Law (B)
Second Year: Family Law (B), Tort Law (B), European Law (B), Spanish (C),
Final Year: Land Law (B), Civil Litigation (B), Employment Law, Work Placement, Dissertation (On Divorce
the law relating to financial settlement still works to the disadvantage of women)
2009- 2013 Chelmer Valley High School, Chelmsford
A-Levels: Drama (B), Business Studies (B), Sociology (C)
GCSE: English (C), Drama (B), Science (C), Business Studies (B), Math (C),
Technology (B), ICT (A)
Employment History
Legal Work experience
10 February- April Essex Legal Services- Chelmsford
Attending Court hearings
Filing court documents
Liaising with clients
Researching any information in regards to child law cases
Sending emails to ensure that solicitors are aware of important dates
Part taking in case worker duties
Shadowed a Para-legal
20-25 August 2012 Foort Tayler Solicitors Essex
Shadowed a family solicitor in court
Listening in on client meeting
Organised cases through the filing and management
Research cases
Sign and post letters
Additional Experience
October 2013- November 2013 Advocacy Course Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
Participating in this course as presented me with the opportunity and understanding of what it is like
presenting a case before the court.
Applying the law to practical scenarios
March 2014- May 2014 Mooting Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
Aided to my mooting assignments
Mooting competitions with other universities
October 2011 Legal Debate Gepp & Sons Solicitor, Chelmsford
Aid in building confidence
Build on my presentation and research skills
Expansion of Public Speaking skills
2. October 2014- November 2014 Negotiation Skills Anglia Ruskin
University, Cambridge
Negotiating on behalf of a client
Provide an understanding on how to follow clients wishes and obeying them
2014- Present 2015 Appropriate Adult, YMCA, Cambridge
Appearing on behalf of vulnerable adults
Ensuring the rights those individual is being met
Insight into the criminal justice system
Speaking to police officers and detainee’s solicitors
November 2015-December 2015 Family Mediation Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
Provided an insight into how mediation work
Playing the role of mediators and client
Sept 2014 – Nov 2014: International student buddy Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
Contacted and informed the student prior to arriving in the UK, about accommodation, transportation and
living expenses
Aided the smooth arrival and transition into life in the UK
Commercial Work Experience
April 2012- September 2012 Telesales Agent Affinity Will, Chelmsford
Calling clients to confirm solicitor’s visit
Signing and posting letters to clients
Booking appointments for solicitors
April 2013 – September 2013 Customer Assistant Tesco, Chelmsford
Assisting customers
Providing customer service
Training new staff
July 2014 –Present Kitchen Associate Weatherspoon’s, Cambridge
Maintaining a clean environment
Cooking and preparing food
Effectively keeping stock control
Meeting the time limit
Skills
Communication Skills/ Dealing with a wide range of people
I.T Skills
Problem solving Skills
Ability to operate with integrity and confidentiality
Time managing skills
Excellent advocacy and presentation skills
Languages: English (Native), French (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Achievements
2015: I attended a six weeks course in mediation skill for which I attained a certificate
2014: I attended and attained a certificate level in advocacy and negotiation skills
2013: Securing Westlaw and Lexis Nexus research certificate showcase my ability to utilise different legal
databases
Interest
The Theatre/ Performing
Travelling: Travelling on volunteering expedition
Awareness: I enjoy keeping up to date with any legal journals, relevant news and parliamentary
debate
References :Available on Request
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