LUCY MACDONALD

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New York, NY 10012

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adglu1@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

New York University School of Law, New York, NY

LL.M. in International Legal Studies, May 2020

Activities: Journal of International Law and Politics, Graduate Editor

Lawyering for Reproductive Justice, Board Member

New Sanctuary Coalition’s Asylum Clinic, Volunteer Advocate

Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

LL.B. (Ling. Franc.) in Law and French Law, Upper Second Class Honors, November 2017

Honors: School of Law Prize for placing first in final examinations

Entrance Exhibition Award for state examination performance

Activities: Student Managed Fund, Healthcare Analyst

Literacy Support Programme, Literacy Mentor

EXPERIENCE

Professor Dennis Davis, NYU School of Law, New York, NY

Hauser Global Research Assistant, October 2019 – January 2020

Conducted self-directed research on the global spread of authoritarian constitutionalism. Drafted detailed submissions and bibliography. Submitted findings for inclusion in an upcoming academic text authored by Judge Davis, High Court of South Africa.

Brightflag Legal Spend Analytics, Dublin, Ireland

Senior Legal Analyst, July 2017 – August 2018

Analyzed legal bills of major clients including Uber, exercising careful attention to detail. Decisively calculated final savings available. Successfully transitioned pilot customers into long-term clients. Liaised directly with Australian lawyers to understand legal spend objectives.

Ronan Daly Jermyn Solicitors, Dublin, Ireland

Summer Associate, June 2016 – July 2016

Prepared notes of legal research to form the basis of meetings between commercial litigation partners and clients. Responded to client requests under data protection legislation by analyzing insurance documentation. Attended hearings and drafted briefs to counsel.

ByrneWallace Solicitors, Dublin, Ireland

Summer Associate, May 2016 – June 2016

Reviewed and summarized family law cases. Prepared detailed index of cases by issue and jurisdiction for use in the district court. Developed a rapport with expert witnesses, opposing counsel, the legal aid board, and social workers. Prepared attendance notes to go on official files.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: English (native), French (fluent), Italian (proficient)

Interests: Completed all Royal Academy of Music flute examinations. Have lived in Hong Kong, India and France. Volunteer with CityArts painting murals in NYC.

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