
Motivated student eager to enhance skill set and obtain a role in the legal sector.
QWE with the University working on various areas of
specialism: Personal Injury, Family, Employment and
Housing.
· Drafting client attendance notes and letters of advice.
· Conducting legal research to inform client advice letters using platforms such as LexisNexis and Practical Law.
· Preparing questions to ask clients during telephone triages and leading the client interviews: developed my communication skills.
· Attending legal advice clinics where clients given advice on their legal matter.
· Filling out client details sheets and client care letters.
· Taking down information provided by clients during triages: developed my attention to detail and emphasised the important of accuracy in recording client information.
· Completing reflections sheets on work done during week and areas of improvement.
· Attended zoom call where advice given to clients referred to by the Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline.
Working in a group of 4 to complete a information leaflet on the benefits of a will and distribute tasks throughout the experience: developed leadership skills in allocating tasks and communication skills in formulating schedule for group to reconvince and exchange ideas
· Working with vulnerable groups to make homelessness applications and help them register for social housing; developed ability to empathise with clients.
· Assisting with applications for local welfare assistance to support those who require help with rent deposits /arrears.
University of Law FLAG Clinic (Family Law Advice
Clinic)
· Led a client interview to take down details of the client’s issue; Access to financial provisions.
· Filled out client information sheet and attended advice appointment with solicitor.
· Recorded advise given to client which was based on the notes I provided; A comprehensive and accurate sheet was essential.
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