Law graduate

BECKY AMANKWAH https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-amankwah-637865146/

**************@*****.*** 88 Arnhem Drive, London CR0 0EB 075**-***-*** Personal Summary

A motivated individual who has recently graduated an LLB law degree at Brunel University with a 2:1. Being a law graduate, offers me with great transferrable skills. Law is a subject where meticulous attention to detail is essential, giving me great analytical, problem-solving and reading skills. I am a very dedicated individual who takes pride in everything I come across. My motivation, confidence, and expectations for myself make me a very strong candidate.

Education

Brunel University: September 2018- May 2021

Law LLB - 2:1

Riddlesdown Collegiate School and Sixth Form: September 2011-May 2018 A-Levels: English Literature, Government and Politics, Sociology GCSEs: 10 A*-C including Maths, English and Science Legal Experience

CJH Consultancy Services Ltd: July 2017

Work Experience

• This firm specialises in Trust Law and Will Writing

• Assisted in completing Will Forms, developing an understand of the importance of legal documents

• Attended a solicitor meeting in central London, which gave me the opportunity to interact with other lawyers and furthered my insight into the day-to-day roles of a solicitor Charles Allotey & Co. Solicitors: September 2015

• Shadowed a solicitor, gaining a deeper understanding of their role and responsibilities

• Attended meetings with clients, where legal advice was given, which gave me an insight into solicitor- client relationships

• Completed administrative tasks such as; organising client files, where I was able to understand the importance of keeping legal records accurate and up-do-date Governance Legal Department: Summer Diversity Scheme : July 2020

• A virtual summer scheme with the ‘Governance Legal Department’, the largest single service within the UK who provide services to most parts of the governmental departments. I was able gain specific insight into the different types of governmental lawyers and what their role involved

• Completed and took part in scenario-based cases, which were similar to that of a real-life governance case

• Was allocated a ‘GLD Buddy’ who is a newly qualified lawyer for the Department of International Trade. I have e-meetings with her where she talks to me about her journey to law, her specific job role and answers questions I have regarding law

Legal Activities

• Attended a ‘Commercial Awareness Programme’

• Attended the ‘20th Anniversary of LLM Corporate Finance Law’ at Westminster University

• Burges Salmon LLP Presentation Evening which taught me more about their law firm

• I have Attended ‘The Old Bailey Court’ to watch cases on criminal and cooperate law Member of the Brunel Law Society

• I have attended workshops which helped me develop my Legal Academic Writing skills. As a law student it is vital to have strong writing skills

• I have a mentor who is an experienced finance solicitor, who I seek advice and guidance from regarding the legal industry

Member of the ‘Debate Society’

• I was chosen for a lead role in a programme named the ‘Battle of Ideas’ where I organised, assisted and presented a debated for other members

Career History (General Experience)

Off to Work: October 2019-Present

Part Time Agency Work: Waitress

• Working at many different events/organisations/shops. Due to this being agency work, has helped my confidence and adaptability as I am always working in different locations and new people

• One of my favourite shifts was working at the Texans vs Jaguars NFL match at Wembley Stadium Host Staffing: June 2019-October 2019

Part Time Agency Work: Waitress

• I was working at a waitress at different events and restaurants

• One of my favourite shifts was waiting at a wedding at Hampton Court Freda’s Beauty Palace: December 2017

Voluntary Work: Receptionist

• Working at the salon in the position of a receptionist, I had an important role of representing the business. My role consisted of answering phone calls, booking appointments, greeting and assisted customers

Dance Leader: January 2013- June 2013

• My role was to teach dance routines to younger peers, though this I was able to develop my leadership and coaching skills. I also received Level 1 qualification at the end of this role

• This was a rewarding role as I was able to improve the confidence levels of those I taught Carepoint Services September 2020

• Recently completed training to be a domiciliary care assistant. Went for shadowing Key Skills

Time Management: I am 100% punctual and university and in the workplace. I met and exceed in all my coursework deadlines

Adaptable: My part-time agency would involve different roles and different locations. I was able to adjust to each role and deliver successfully

Confident: Have taken on many leadership roles such as debating Team Player: Working in a team within University Societies and in the workplace IT skills- Confident with Microsoft and Legal Databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis References available upon request

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