Migara de Silva
Address: **/* ******* ****, ******* 7, Sri Lanka
Phone: +94-714****** E Mail: *********@*****.***
Education
Called to the Bar of England as a Barrister of Lincolns Inn on the 24th of November 2012
BPP Law School September 2011 – July 2012
Completed Bar Professional Training Course with a grade of Very Competent
London School of Economics and Political Science September 2007 – June 2010
London, England. Bachelor of Law (LLB) with Upper Second Class Honors, being awarded the John Griffith Prize for
second best overall performance (2007)
Experience
Assessed Mini Pupillages at Legal 500 ranked law Chambers October 2011–March 2012
At the following Chambers in London, England:
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o 20 Essex Street Chambers (Commercial Law)
o Devereux Chambers (Commercial and Sports Law)
o 187 Fleet Street Chambers (Criminal Law)
o Francis Taylor Buildings (Environmental and Planning Law)
Shadowed renowned QC’s to observe their dealings with clients.
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Developed a greater understanding of a hierarchical working environment in terms of delegation.
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Enhanced public speaking skills in having to present and argue in front of the most eloquent and skilled Barrister’s in
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England.
Gained a practical understanding of issues beyond the theoretical in client interactions .
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Internship at Mount Lavinia Hotel March –May 2011
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Assisted in the various tasks of a HR manager including recruiting, hiring, training and employee relations. Mainly was
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involved in assessing the suitability for various candidates to specific tasks .
Assisted in the legal side of Human Resources, including drafting staff contracts and various other labour matters .
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Mini pupillage with Gamini Marapana (President’s Council) December 2010 February 2011
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Shadowed Mr Marapana during his appearances at the Supreme Court.
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Researched statues and cases law in matters of both criminal and family law, thus becoming adept at digesting large
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quantities of information.
Sharpened written skills by drafting various written submissions requiring acuity of expression .
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Internship at Leo Burnett Solutions June 2010
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Worked in the creative department and assisted in formulating innovative marketing strategies for Eco Tourism chalets
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around the Island.
Worked in the Brand Management department. Shadowed brand executives and followed their dealings with clients. Sat
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in on meetings with important clients and gave marketing strategy input.
Worked in the Research department and came up with advertising strategies targeted at various demographics as well as
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learning how to create and promote brand loyalty.
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