Cv and cover letter Flashcards
how is it constantly evolving
technology
regional firms
brexit
interest in different cultures
French
secondment
changing political climate
- Brexit = main one
But also relationship between UK and US – link to Huawei and China
how do they respect variation within international juris
Foreign policy – best friends
Consciously avoids this problem
Religious systematisation of practice: how ideals can be interpreted differently. Link to coursework
why multi specialist
I am the sort of person who likes to feel as though I have breadth of knowledge. Also unsure as non-lawyer exactly which sector of law I want to specialise in, hence why this appeals to me.
commons
Since13thNovember 2017, defendants have beenaskedto provide their nationalityas part of theinformation requirements of a criminal hearing (introduced under section 162 of the‘Policing and Crime Act 2017’).I have been volunteering for Commons as part of a research project that examines the impact of this requirement on the way defendants are treated in magistrate courts. Commons have observed a subconscious apprehension towards BAME defendants that seems to substantiate DavidLammy’s(amongst others’) claim of continuing racial prejudice in our ‘impartial’ criminal justice system.We live in a society where nationality is aprivilege.Thisprivilegecomeswitha flexibility in self-identification. However, for a defendant to be expected to reduce an often-complex issue of self-identity in the pressured environment of a criminal hearing advantages the whiteBrit, self-assured oftheirnationality. Indeed, I have observeddefendantsfrequently conflateethnicity and nationality, particularly amongst those who are less confident in their English. This communication barrier can not only impact the way in which the magistrates’ bench respond to the defendant, but can also leave the defendant feeling confused andunnerved.It can seem like an attack on the ‘other’, perpetuating a sense of alienation amongst our multinational community.I believe that the nationality question demands serious attention.The impact of a defendant’s response on their judgmentnotonlyexposesdeeply-rooted prejudice,but also contributes to a feeling of hostility amongst, often, the most vulnerable groups in society.
- UK does not have universal identity card system, don’t need proof of identity
- Criminal offence for non-compliance
- English criminal courts do not systematically collect information on nationality of defendants and, according to magistrates and judges I interviewed, rightly so because immigration and citizenship should not be a consideration for criminal justice adjudication.
- My job involved examining whether the nationality question was asked at all and if so, how the defendant responded to it
- In many cases, it was not asked. This was still valuable for the research as I was then required to ask the court usher about it. More often than not, they were not aware of its implementation
- I did have one instance where the question was asked and the defendant seemed to conflate nationality and ethnicity
- Improved research skills, my familiarity with the structure of court hearings
- Also made me question my own opinions on the concept of nationality
kwm
- Just after Brexit
- Research for cases, pharmeceuticals and patents – used for department presentation
- Concise summaries of calls
- Translation from French into English
- Court clerk (experience in Middle Temple)
- Need for tact
- Communication with barristers
camwib
- Advertising events
- Speaking to people about CAMWIB
- Attending events
- Women in business – I felt intimidated
charity rep
- Leadership role model
- Organised Ergo challenge
- Talent show – auditions
- Raised over £200 for motor neurone disease
- Meetings with younger pupils
- Chose charities for fundraising
- Invited people to assemblies
- Emergency mufti
- Organisational skills, communication
mun
- Delegate
- Organised GHSMUN
- Political committee – regions seeking autonomy and territorial dispute
- Had to provide info packs
eyp
- Teamwork and meetings
- Quick thinking
- Speech at EU Commission re. obesity and sugar tax
- Questions
culs
- Dinners
- Events
- Slaughter and may yesterday (Richard Jeens)
access
- Oxbridge tutor
- School tours, open days
- Youtube video
age
- Visited her
- Summer party – helping her dance
- More optimistic
- Helped my patience and communication skills
funny girl
- Legal rights – had to buy rights to the production
- Budget: master spreadsheet
- Risk assessment
- Worked with my love for music, theatre and organisation
