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Jenny Courthouse

21 Lister Lane Springvale VIC 3171

Tel: (03) 9333 4555 / Mob: 0431 234 999

Email: jcourthouse1@student.monash.edu.au

Education

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts Feb 2012– current

Monash University, Clayton Campus

 Arts Majors: Australian Indigenous studies & Land & Water Management

 Achieved High Distinction average for Arts degree (86%)

 Expected completion date July 2015

Victorian Certificate of Education Nov 2009

St. John’s Secondary College, Springvale

 Achieved ENTER 98.5

 Elected President of Student Council

Relevant Legal Experience

Paralegal Volunteer (4 hours a week) June 2013 - current

Springvale Community Legal Centre, Springvale

Key responsibilities:

 Interview clients with limited understanding of English

 Research areas of law including bail applications, tenants’ rights and visas for refugees

 Liaise directly (by telephone and in writing) with staff at County Court and

Refugee Review Tribunal as well as barristers and other law firms

Paralegal - Summer Internship Nov- Feb 2015

Property Department, V G Peters & Co, Warrnambool

Key responsibilities:

 Perused purchase file of shopping centre client

 Proof read leases and ensured all errors were accurately dealt with

 Drafted letter to client regarding fee structure

 Attended client meeting regarding water rights and took notes

Volunteer Work and Community Involvement

Organised Charity Basketball Match for Cancer Foundation Oct 2014

 Event raised $10,000

Member of Springvale Town Orchestra Feb 2010 – current

 2nd saxophone

Memberships

 Alumni Mentoring program – mentored by alumni solicitor Victorian Dept of Justice (2014-current)

 Member of the Monash Law Students Society (2012-current)

 Student Member, Law Institute of Victoria (2012– current)

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