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CVs FOR APPLYING TO LAW-RELATED EMPLOYERS
Personal details
Education and qualifications
Work experience
Interests
Practical skills
Referees
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LEE GALLIGLE
Home Address: 10 London Road, Middlemarch, MM2 6AZ Term Address: 1a Wildwood Court, Park Wood, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7SZ
Tel: 01789 12345 Email: [email protected]
Date of birth: 25th December 1989
Nationality: British Sex: Female
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2007 to date The University of KentLL.B. Law - expect to graduate June 2010
First year: Introduction to Law (Distinction); Legal Process
(Merit); Constitutional and Administrative Law (Merit); Obligations I (Distinction)
Second year: Company Law; Obligations II; Property Law; Criminal Law
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2001 - 2007 Casubon High School, Middlemarch
2007 A-levels: English (A); French (B); History (C)
2006 AS levels: Music (B); Media Studies (B)
2005 GCSEs: English Language (A); English Literature (A); French (A); German (B); Mathematics (C); History (A); Geography (C); Biology (B); Music (A)
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LAW-RELATED EXPERIENCE2008 to date Kent Law ClinicThe clinic offers a free legal advice and representation service to people in the Canterbury area. I liaise with clients over the telephone, assist at advice sessions and attend weekly meetings.
May 2008 Student VisitOne-day visit to Julian Lackland, a Kent law graduate, at his chambers. This allowed me to observe meetings and to attend Court.
Summer 2007 Hawleys, MiddlemarchTwo-week work placement with a partner in the property department of a general practice solicitors' firm. I carried out research in relation to a boundary dispute, attended Court and observed interviews with clients.
Spring Term 2007 MootingSuccessfully participated in University Mooting competition as one of the winning team in the Contract Law moot.
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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2007 to date The Bull Inn, Canterbury - part-time bar work and waitressing
2005 – 2007 Flora Motley Ltd, High Street, MiddlemarchSaturday Sales Assistant in fashion store: customer service, stock control, cash handling
This involved me in advising and assisting customers, coping with problems and unexpected situations (such as a fire alarm) and taking responsibility for counting up and banking money
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INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Music: I have sung many solo parts in school and church choir performances and coached and conducted the Junior School Choir. I sing in the University chorus which performs regularly at the University and in Canterbury Cathedral..
Wildlife Conservation: Last summer I participated in a two-week project monitoring the wolf population in Ukraine. In order to achieve this, I raised £2000 in sponsorship through organising events such as a talent contest. Since returning, I have spoken about my experiences to schoolchildren and the Loamshire Wildlife Trust, of which I am an active member.
Classic Cars: I own and maintain a 1977 Mini and am secretary of the University Car Club
Other interests: Active member of the University Temple Society, Conservation Society and Fencing Club. I swim twice a week and am trying to improve my Russian by independent study.
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SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• Member of the "Casubon Speechmakers" team which won the county schools' public speaking award in 2006
• Awarded School Governors' Prize for my contribution to the musical life of the school
• Good command of French and German; basic knowledge of Russian
• Familiarity with legal databases (Westlaw and LexisNexis) and Windows packages including MS Word, MS Access Internet Explorer
• Full, clean driving licence
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COVERING LETTERSIntroduce yourself:
- what are you applying for?- where did you hear about the firm/chambers?
Sell yourself:
- your motivation- your past experience- your skills- your knowledge of law/of this firm/chambers- your ability to communicate effectively in writing!
Provide essential information:
- your availability- refer the reader on to your CV/form
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FURTHER HELP AND INFORMATION
• Making Applications - Careers Advisory Service and AGCAS booklet
• AGCAS DVDs - Looking Good on Paper and Your Job’s On-Line
• www.kent.ac.uk/careers/applic.htm• www.prospects.ac.uk/links/
AppsInterviews• www.prospects.ac.uk/links/communities
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FURTHER HELP FROM THE C.A.S.
• Duty Careers Adviser:– Checking application forms and CVs– General help or advice on applications– (almost!) any other questions
• Advice by phone or email • See www.kent.ac.uk/careers/dutyca.htm
for contact details