ALASDAIR R. J. FLETT
Glasgow
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Paralegal
Digby Brown LLP
Glasgow
06.2023 - Current
- Currently employed as a paralegal before commencing my traineeship in September
- Assisting with ongoing cases and building up own caseload; taking precognitions, reviewing medical records, instructing experts and corresponding with insurers.
Student Advisor
University of Strathclyde Law Clinic
Glasgow
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Working with real clients who do not qualify for legal aid
- Leading a contract dispute with my co-advisor about roof repair
- Researching immigration law on permission to work and appeals to the IAT
- Conducting client interviews to glean facts and communicate progress
- Miscarriages of Justice Organisation in-depth criminal law training and applications casework.
Steward
Historic Environment Scotland
Glasgow
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Legal department placement, July 2021
- Sat in and took notes on meetings regarding breach of contract and intellectual property
- Got an overview of the myriad legal issues HES encounters on a day-to-day basis
- Created a comprehensive guidance document resource on occupiers' liability
- Reviewed a catalogue for copyright expiration issues
- Proofread contracts for collection acquisitions and licences to sell refreshments on sites., Skara Brae, and latterly Glasgow Cathedral involves retail transactions in the gift shop, ensuring visitor safety and selling tickets to a large volume of international customers
- Answering questions relating to the site and Orkney/Glasgow in general is important, alongside logging data to monitor performance.
Commis Chef
The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Working in a restaurant with a reputation for quality local cuisine, frequented by regulars, businesspeople, and tourists
- Kept up in a fast-paced environment, particularly during the Christmas period and the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, whilst ensuring high standards were maintained.
Waiter
The Storehouse
Kirkwall
09.2019 - 11.2019
- At the Storehouse, I would often serve customers whom I had met on-site at Skara Brae that day in the restaurant during the evening
- This connection enabled me to build a good rapport and quickly establish common ground
- Here I learnt a lot about presentation, etiquette and anticipating diners' needs
- Alongside ensuring customers had an excellent experience, I was trained in cocktail making and helped out occasionally in the kitchen.
Music Editor
The National Student
11.2018 - 09.2019
- At The National Student was to create, commission and edit content for an online magazine published to a UK-wide student audience
- Corresponding with writers, PR companies and artists directly was a large part of my job, as well as formatting and proofing articles before publication
- I learnt how to manage a team of writers working on articles simultaneously.
Education
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (PGDip) -
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 09.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 09.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Arts (Hons) - German & English Literature
University of Edinburgh
09.2015 - 07.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, social media and Zoom
Interests
- Access to Justice - My motivation in choosing Strathclyde's Clinical LLB was to facilitate access to justice. Through my studies, I have learnt more about the obstacles people with low incomes face when dealing with legal issues. I aim to continue voluntary work.
- Fitness - I particularly enjoy running, which I have a natural aptitude for and swimming, which I did competitively throughout my school years. Recently I have taken up yoga.
- Languages - Aside from my study of German at university, languages both ancient and modern are real passions of mine, and I enjoy broadening my knowledge of them in my spare time.
- Writing - I am a former features editor at The Student and music editor at The National Student. Currently, I run a blog that serves as an outlet for creative expression.
Languages
English
Native
German
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Paralegal
Digby Brown LLP
06.2023 - Current
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (PGDip) -
University of Strathclyde
09.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -
University of Strathclyde
09.2020 - 05.2022
Student Advisor
University of Strathclyde Law Clinic
09.2020 - 06.2023
Commis Chef
The Orkney Hotel
11.2019 - 09.2020
Waiter
The Storehouse
09.2019 - 11.2019
Steward
Historic Environment Scotland
08.2019 - 06.2023
Music Editor
The National Student
11.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Arts (Hons) - German & English Literature
University of Edinburgh
09.2015 - 07.2019
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