Giles Lawrence 78 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, B92 7BP 07378837371 | giles.lawrence14@gmail.com EDUCATION University of Law: MA Law (GDL with Masters Thesis) University of Durham: BA (Hons) History Upper Second Class King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, Birmingham September 2021- present October 2016 - July 2019 September 2013 - July 2015 · A Levels: English Literature (A*), Philosophy & Ethics (A*), History (A). Solihull School, Solihull September 2008 - July 2013 · GCSEs: English Literature (A*), English Language (A*), Maths (A*), Physics (A*), Chemistry (A*), Biology (A*), French (A*), Geography (A*), History (A*), Religious Studies (A*), PE (A). LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE Jim Lavery-Law: Insight Day September 2020-September 2020 · Gained insight into practice at a firm specialising in private equity. · Learnt about the responsibilities of a solicitor in the life-cycle of private equity transaction. Muldoon Britton: Litigation Paralegal April 2020 - May 2020, Manchester · Processed PPI claims for up-to sixty clients per day. · DraftedLetters Before Claim, Claim Forms and Letters to Court. · Explained the claim to clients with simple language. Wallace Robinson & Morgan LLP: Paralegal January - April 2020, Birmingham · Conducted legal research and analysis with Practical Law. · Drafted debt forms and proof-read contracts. · Liaised with chambers and clients in regards to on-going cases. Citizens Advice Bureau: Advisor September 2019, Birmingham · Provided legal and financial advice to members of the public over the phone in areas such as employment, tax, debt and benefits. · Wrote up case reports for an online system. · Learnt how to research information whilst under pressure. Kempner & Partners LLP: Week-long Internship September 2018, Leeds · Drafted emails for clients highlighting a potential trademark infringement. · Researched cases on the internet and found supporting evidence. · Composed a document explaining ways in which a 'no deal' Brexit would affect intellectual property rights and took notes on phone calls with clients. NON-LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2021 - September 2021, Bristol Zerodegrees: Waiter · Following relaxation of Government Covid-19 restrictions I successfully secured employment at a popular restaurant in Bristol with an attached microbrewery. · Carefully adhered to government guidelines. · Had a lot of fun, and made some good friends, following what has been a very difficult year for everybody. Public Health England: Covid-19 Contact Tracer May 2020 - August 2020, Birmingham · Called members of the public. · Explained government regulations clearly and concisely. · Entered information onto an online government system. · Learnt how to adapt to difficult clients and remain composed. Identification of Music: Internship June 2018 - September 2018, London · Updated the group 'Soundcloud' with songs from a variety of artists. · Presented ideas which have been put into motion - such as regional meet-ups for music fans. · Provided a solution to a data protection issue the group encountered. ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS Soul for Sunday: DJ and Events Manager November 2017 - February 2019, Durham · Ran an event weekly on a Sunday at a student bar called