AMINA KHAN
Leeds
Summary
A motivated and commercially aware undergraduate Law student, seeking a Training Contract to begin immediately after graduation. With in-house legal experience and commercial exposure. Aiming to join a driven team, with an environment that utilises my abilities to deliver exceptional clients experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal & Compliance Intern
Asda Head Office (Walmart Group)
Leeds
2025.06 - 2025.07
- Supported in-house legal team in reviewing commercial contracts, contributing to compliance and risk management.
- Researched consumer law regulations on product returns policies, enhancing understanding of compliance requirements.
- Conducted research on consumer law regulations to understand product return policies.
- Shadowed solicitors across Employment, Property and Commercial teams, gaining insights into tailored legal advice for operational departments.
- Developed an understanding of enterprise-wide risk by attending cross departmental meetings, learning how issues like regulatory non-compliance or reputational damage impact a business of Asda's Scale.
- Attended meetings with external counsels regarding ongoing litigation and summarised key action points with the legal team
Work Experience (Court Shadowing)
Park Square Barristers
Leeds
2019.07 - 2019.07
- Analysed interactions between defence and prosecution counsel to gain insights into courtroom advocacy and procedural effectiveness.
- Discussed case strategies with barrister post-hearing, learning how evidence is tested and arguments constructed under Criminal Procedure Rules to inform future case preparation.
- Shadowed criminal barrister at Leeds Crown Court, observing live hearings including bail applications and assault trials to understand courtroom dynamics.
Barista
Asda Head Office (Leon/ Riverside)
Leeds
2022.08 - Current
- Resolved customer complaints calmly and professionally, de-escalating issues to ensure positive experiences.
- Collaborated within team, coordinating tasks during busy periods to maximise service efficiency.
- Built professional network across departments, enhancing collaboration with legal, HR, and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 2025.09 -
Foundation Certificates (Level 4) - (Level 4)
University of Law
Leeds 2023.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - (Level 3)
Ralph Thoresby High School & Sixth Form
Leeds 2020.09 - 2022.07
GCSEs - (Level 2)
Ralph Thoresby High School & Sixth Form
Leeds 2015.09 - 2020.07
Skills
- Legal internship
- Regulatory compliance
- Advocacy Exposure: Shadowed criminal barrister, observing live trials
- IT proficiency
- Retail sector insight
- Collaborative team player
- Strong work ethic
- Public speaking
- Leadership: Led charity fundraising campaigns as Campaigns Ambassador
Volunteer Work
Ralph Thoresby High School & Sixth Form, Campaigns Ambassador, Leeds, 2020-09, 2021-06, Led fundraising campaigns for cancer research, coordinating events and motivating fellow students to participate., Created and delivered presentations to assemblies and class groups to raise awareness of charitable causes and encourage donations., Communicate significant issues relating to charity work, simplifying complex topics for a student audience., Planned and promoted charity initiatives across the sixth form, using posters and social media to maximise engagement.
Languages
Urdu
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Leeds Beckett University
2025.09 -
Legal & Compliance Intern
Asda Head Office (Walmart Group)
2025.06 - 2025.07
Foundation Certificates (Level 4) - (Level 4)
University of Law
2023.09 - 2025.05
Barista
Asda Head Office (Leon/ Riverside)
2022.08 - Current
A-Levels - (Level 3)
Ralph Thoresby High School & Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.07
Work Experience (Court Shadowing)
Park Square Barristers
2019.07 - 2019.07
GCSEs - (Level 2)
Ralph Thoresby High School & Sixth Form
2015.09 - 2020.07