Anna Sales
London,Essex
Summary
Second Year LLB Law Student at the University of Liverpool who has an excellent academic record and is also cultivating an interest in establishing a career in the legal field. Obtained First hand exposure to the legal practice gained through experience as a trainee at Moss Solicitors combined with experience as a teacher, customer services representative and competitive athlete. This has instilled effective communication, teamwork, organisation, discipline and resilience. Regular participant in the University of Liverpool Solicitors' Society and the University of Liverpool Rugby League team with international competition experience in Karate. Looking for a summer scheme which will provide additional practical experience of legal practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Café
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Delivered professional and friendly customer service in a busy café environment.
- Worked effectively within a team while managing competing demands during busy periods.
- Served customers, processed orders and payments, and assisted with food and drink preparation in a busy café environment.
- Managed competing customer and operational demands while maintaining a professional and friendly approach.
Legal Work Experience
Moss Solicitors
Loughborough
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Completed one week's worth of work experience at a solicitor's office, where I have got some ideas about what kind of work lawyers do in practice and how a client-oriented law firm operates.
- Obtained knowledge about such areas as family law, wills and probate, managing estates and beneficiaries' issues, thus acquiring understanding of the application of laws to real-life situations whilst shadowing the firm's solicitors.
- Sat in on lawyers dealing with clients and got the idea of the significance of such qualities as confidentiality, accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Got to know the process of lawyers' work, which consists of taking into account the client's situation and applying the law to reality.
Summer Employee
Doggy Day Care
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Took responsibility for the care and supervision of dogs in a busy team environment.
- Followed instructions and procedures carefully, maintaining a safe and organised environment.
- Developed reliability, adaptability and attention to detail while managing competing tasks.
Teaching Assistant (Sempei)
Karate
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with teaching and supporting students during training sessions.
- Adapted explanations and communication to students with different levels of experience.
- Developed leadership, interpersonal and time-management skills while balancing teaching, training and competitive commitments.
Education
LLB - Law
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, LIV01-2028
A-Levels -
Debden Park Sixth Form
Essex01-2025
GCSEs -
Debden Park High School
Essex01-2023
Skills
- Legal research
- Case analysis
- Statutory interpretation
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Legal research databases
- Team collaboration
- Time management
http://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-sales-183110322
Legal Interests
Interested in private client work, particularly within wills and probate, alongside developing a stronger understanding of everyday solicitor practice.
Volunteering & Fundraising
Charity Fundraising, 2023-2024, Participated in multiple bake sales to raise funds for charitable causes, including Haven House Children's Hospice., Worked collaboratively with others to organise and support fundraising activities., Demonstrated commitment to community involvement and willingness to contribute time to charitable causes.
Interests
University of Liverpool Solicitors' Society (2025–Present)
- Active member, engaging with opportunities to develop knowledge of the legal profession and gain insight into potential legal careers.
- Developing awareness of the skills, expectations and professional standards associated with a career in law.
University of Liverpool Rugby League
- Active member of the university Rugby League team.
- Developed teamwork, communication and resilience through regular training and participation in a competitive team environment.
- Balanced sporting commitments alongside my academics, demonstrating key organisation and time management skills.
Competitive Karate
- Competed as part of a karate team at national and international level.
- Developed discipline, resilience and the ability to perform under pressure in competitive environments.
- Worked collaboratively with teammates towards shared goals while maintaining individual responsibility for preparation and performance.
Extracurricular Activities & Leadership
University of Liverpool Solicitors' Society (2025–Present)
- Active member, engaging with opportunities to develop knowledge of the legal profession and gain insight into potential legal careers.
- Developing awareness of the skills, expectations and professional standards associated with a career in law.
University of Liverpool Rugby League
- Active member of the university Rugby League team.
- Developed teamwork, communication and resilience through regular training and participation in a competitive team environment.
- Balanced sporting commitments alongside my academics, demonstrating key organisation and time management skills.
Competitive Karate (2021-2025)
- Competed as part of a karate team at national and international level.
- Developed discipline, resilience and the ability to perform under pressure in competitive environments.
- Worked collaboratively with teammates towards shared goals while maintaining individual responsibility for preparation and performance.
Awards & Achievements
Duke of Edinburgh's Award – Bronze
Timeline
Waitress
Café
06.2025 - 09.2025
Legal Work Experience
Moss Solicitors
07.2024 - 07.2024
Summer Employee
Doggy Day Care
06.2023 - 09.2023
Teaching Assistant (Sempei)
Karate
01.2022 - 01.2023
LLB - Law
University of Liverpool
A-Levels -
Debden Park Sixth Form
GCSEs -
Debden Park High School