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Paula Jones
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Houghton le Spring
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LA W G R A D U A T E
Possessing the pre-requisite skills and personal attributes to start a challenging career within law and
becoming a solicitor. Experience to date covers solicitors’ placements with knowledge of how both a
small practice and a magistrate’s court operates. Now looking forward to working hard within an entry
level position as part of a professional legal team.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T
Law LLB (Hons)
Exempting degree, (Northumbria University)
2004- 08
Gained a solicitor’s perspective on criminal litigation and Magistrates in criminal matters after
shadowing Mr Christopher Brown at Patterson, Glenton and Stracey in South Shields.
Gained an insight into how fair and rational legal decisions were made after shadowing Mr Trevor
Watson, a Magistrate in Guisborough, Teesside (1999).
I.T. Certificate
Computer Awareness (Associated Examining Board)
1995
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E A N D A C H I E V E M E N T S
STUDENT LEGAL ADVISOR 2007 – Present
The Student Law Office, Univeristy of ?
As part of my degree, I worked continuously for one year in the Student Law Office. This is a university
legal practice where students (supervised by solicitors) advise and represent members of the public.
I had responsibility for four family and child-care law cases.
Conducted several client interviews, drafted advice letters, practical legal research reports and court
documents and generally had conduct of these matters.
Ensured files were up to CLS standard prior to the Community Legal Service auditor’s inspection.
Gained experience within a law firm and developed practical skills such as interviewing, drafting and
researching.
C A R E E R S U M M A R Y
Receptionist
???? Cleaning Services Ltd, Sunderland
2003- Present
Waitress
??? , Washington.
2002 – 04
Listening / Counselling:
Participated in a project called “Link” that developed students’ listening skills. Counselled younger
pupils who needed to talk to someone in confidence.
Demonstrated Team-working / Communications Skills:
Jump Judge at local equestrian Hunter Trials and events at the Penshaw Equestrian Centre.
Led a team as Head Groom for a local show jumper.
Represented “Land Rover” at the Durham County Show in 2000.
Film extra on the set of “The One and Only.”
Interests: Horse riding, show jumping, yoga, ice-skating.
Charity Work “Charity Monitor” for a year.
General Education Dame Allans’ Girl’s School, Newcastle Upon Tyne, A levels Government &
Politics. English Language, Economics, (GCSEs x 10)
Born: 1985.
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