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Alyssa Cohen

Swansea ,West Glamorgan

Summary

Dedicated young professional equipped with strong analytical thinking and exceptional communication skills. Committed to cultural awareness and effective interpersonal communication to enhance client relationships and achieve organizational goals. Excellent communicator with ability to build rapport and work collaboratively in team settings. Demonstrates keen attention to detail and commitment to ethical practice. Adaptable and driven individual with knack for creativity and strategic thinking, bringing strong communication and analytical skills to the table. Ready to leverage these abilities to make a significant impact in desired role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Legal Intern / Work Experience Placement

Morgan LaRoche
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
06.2025 - 06.2025

During my placement at Morgan LaRoche, I gained hands-on experience across the Corporate & Commercial and Commercial Property departments. I was entrusted with a variety of legal tasks and had the opportunity to observe the day-to-day workings of a busy regional law firm. My responsibilities included:

  • Legal research on intellectual property matters, including trademark registration, copyright protection, and IP enforcement strategies.
  • Reviewing and summarizing commercial contracts and lease agreements.
  • Preparing and proofreading legal documents and letters.

Lawyer trainee

University of Witwatersrand Law Clinic
Johannesburg , South Africa
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Conducted initial client interviews to identify potential legal issues.
  • Drafted legal documents for successful case resolution.
  • Researched and analysed complex legal issues to provide informed advice.
  • Maintained thorough records of all legal proceedings to uphold transparency and accountability.
  • Handled correspondence with clients and opposing solicitors, maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Conducted extensive research into past cases, providing relevant insights for current ones.
  • Provided administrative support involving file management and correspondence.
  • Used online legal databases and digital resources to complete legal due diligence and research case data.
  • Used knowledge of previous court decisions and laws to enhance client positions.

Social media marketing & skincare retail associate

Glow Theory
Johannesburg , South Africa
11.2018 - 05.2024
  • I developed and curated strategic content for Glow Theory with the objective of enhancing brand awareness, driving website traffic, increasing sales, expanding audience reach, encouraging customer loyalty, and strengthening the brand's competitive position.
  • I provided in-store assistance by offering personalized product recommendations tailored to customers' specific skin types and concerns.
  • Established effective communication channels for better client interaction.
  • Designed engaging content for social media posts, to led to higher follower engagement.
  • Created compelling content for enhanced online visibility.

Education

Bachelor of Law - Law

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
02.2022 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic arts

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
02.2017 - 12.2020

Skills

  • Case analysis
  • Documentation review and assessment
  • Excellent client care
  • Client interview conducting
  • Microsoft excel - Successfully completed a specialized course on Coursera
  • Interpersonal savviness
  • Professional judgement
  • Cultural awareness
  • Creative visioning
  • Ethical judgment
  • Creative problem solving
  • Customer interaction
  • Digital Marketing -Earned certification from Google Digital Skills for Africa

Certification

Certificate in Fundamentals of digital marketing from Google digital skills for Africa - Google digital skills for Africa is a program that empowers individuals within Africa to enhance their digital skills , boost their careers and grow business using technology.

Languages

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Accomplishments

  • Deans List 2022 - Put on the Dean's list in recognition of consistent academic excellence
  • Awarded 9 First-Class Certificates in recognition of exceptional academic performance and outstanding results throughout the duration of Bachelors of Arts Degree.
  • Leadership Role as a Senior Mentor to first year students in 2024 as part of the student transition and persistence unit.


Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Acting
  • Photography

Timeline

Legal Intern / Work Experience Placement

Morgan LaRoche
06.2025 - 06.2025

Lawyer trainee

University of Witwatersrand Law Clinic
02.2024 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Law - Law

University of Witwatersrand
02.2022 - 12.2024

Social media marketing & skincare retail associate

Glow Theory
11.2018 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic arts

University of Witwatersrand
02.2017 - 12.2020
Alyssa Cohen