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SHARIQ SHAKEEL

Bristol

Summary

As an aspiring legal professional with a rich blend of internship experience and community involvement, I bring a unique perspective and unwavering commitment to the legal field. My journey began with an enlightening internship at a very well-known law firm before even completing my LLB, where I honed my legal research and client communication skills, gaining invaluable insights into the intricacies of legal practise. Currently, I am engaged in pro bono work at Hedge Jones & Allen, focusing on personal injury claims. This role has not only deepened my understanding of personal injury law but also underscored the importance of empathy and dedication in addressing client needs. My commitment to service extends beyond the legal sector, as evidenced by my involvement with my university ́s Student Union. As a Welcome Intern and Student Representative, I developed strong leadership and organisational skills, ensuring new students felt supported and heard. Moreover, as President of the University ́s Public Services Society, I led initiatives that fostered a sense of community and civic responsibility among students. This experience further refined my leadership abilities and my capacity to inspire and mobilise peers towards common goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospitality & Events Supervisor

Ashton Gate
02.2024 - Current
  • Planned and efficiently organised activities, details, and timelines for large- and small-scale events.
  • Understood event timelines and coordinated staff to meet required deadlines.
  • Delegated tasks to meet changing event demands, achieving agreed timings, and maintaining professional standards.
  • Analysed post-event feedback, making recommendations for future improvements.

Pro Bono Intern

Hodge, Jones and Allen
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Helping out with case research.
  • Participated in legal workshops and seminars, expanding knowledge of law and professional practice.
  • Liaised with external legal professionals, courts, and clients to coordinate various aspects of case management.
  • Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Minute-taking.
  • Proofreading
  • Sought feedback actively, and used it to improve performance.
  • Handled phone calls and responded to emails, keeping seniors free to focus on larger issues.
  • Drafted legal documents, including briefs, letters, and memos, under the supervision of senior solicitors.

Welcome/Student Representative

Student Union at UWE
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Planning and executing multiple events and fundraisers
  • Helping newcomers by giving them information about their respective timetables, brp and ID card collections
  • Helping them with course selection
  • Making them feel at home
  • Carrying out different surveys on campus
  • My contract was being extended as I was one of those who worked really hard and were punctual but I gave priority to pro bono internship as I wanted to get experience in my own field.

Legal intern

MA and Co.
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with corporate law
  • Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development
  • Conducted legal research and drafted official documentation.

Education

Master of Laws -

University of The West of England - Bristol, England

Bachelor of Laws -

University of London

A Level -

Cedar College

O Level -

The Froebels School

Skills

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Skills

  • Debating and mooting
  • Case Management
  • Data Entry

Timeline

Hospitality & Events Supervisor

Ashton Gate
02.2024 - Current

Pro Bono Intern

Hodge, Jones and Allen
09.2023 - 04.2024

Welcome/Student Representative

Student Union at UWE
08.2023 - 10.2023

Legal intern

MA and Co.
02.2021 - 09.2022

Master of Laws -

University of The West of England - Bristol, England

Bachelor of Laws -

University of London

A Level -

Cedar College

O Level -

The Froebels School
SHARIQ SHAKEEL