Areej Hussain
Poole,Dorset
Summary
A driven, organised and hardworking final year law student seeking an entry-level position in the legal field to advance a career in law. Strong ability to adapt to change as a result of exposure to multiple work environments and collaborating with diverse groups of people. A well-organised individual with the capability to succeed in managing multiple priorities with the willingness to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Student Ambassador
University of Reading
Reading
2023.10 - Current
- Delivered accommodation tours to large, diverse groups of prospective university students and their parents, enhancing public speaking skills and personal confidence
- Provided visitors directions to where the university facilities are located, offering general support to satisfy their needs
Law placement
Association of Optometrists
London
2025.06 - 2025.06
- Organised a long list of case files, completed a CPD index for a client, shadowed council meetings and an in-person hearing
- Attended one-to-one meetings with the solicitors from each department and witnessed the day-to-day life of the legal professionals
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
STaR mentor
University of Reading
Reading
2024.04 - 2025.02
- Responded to inquiries made by 1st year university students and provided general advice relating to university life
- Listened actively to mentees' concerns, goals and challenges, providing empathetic understanding and personalized guidance.
- Shared personal experiences and insights to offer valuable lessons learned and demonstrate practical application of knowledge and skills.
Nursery/ Holiday Club Assistant
Little Angels Nursery
Christchurch and Poole Council, Bournemouth
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Maintained the childcare setting, including the organisation of the toys and equipment
- Assisted large groups of children in both the nursery and holiday club
- Built strong rapport with the children to enable effective behavior management
- Followed safety regulations strictly and prompt reporting of serious incidents
- Supported special needs children individually enhancing inclusivity within the setting.
Retail assistant
Primark
Christchurch and Poole Council, Bournemouth
2023.07 - 2023.09
- Assisted in stock replenishment to maintain store appearance
- Organised and cleaned the shop floor
- Delivered excellent customer service in a busy, fast paced environment by answering their queries, and providing product information
Education
LLB Law - Law
University of Reading
2026
GCSEs -
Magna Academy
Christchurch and Poole Council, BournemouthA-Levels - English Language, Psychology, Business Studies
Parkstone Grammar School
Skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Case file organisation
- MS Office proficient
- Time management
- Customer service skills
certifications
Resolve Mediation Community Mediation Skills Training (university of Reading)- 14/02/2024
- Performed a role play task as a mediator which demonstrated interpersonal skills such as managing conflict, active listening and teamwork
Slaughter and May Commercial Law Job Simulation- 12/09/2024
- Advised a client on a hypothetical mergers and acquisitions transaction
- Pitched the client on the firm's mergers and acquisitions expertise and made partner recommendations
- Proofread a draft of Head of Terms for spelling, grammar and missing information
- Summarised a conference call for a partner to inform them about a new client
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies- Event organising and decorating, crafting.
Interests- Volunteering work
- YMCA Sleep Easy Campaign (2022)- Contributed to fundraising over £3600 for homeless people across the UK. Participated in a sponsored outdoor sleep campaign for this cause.
- Charity Shop Volunteer (Julia's House) (2022)
Timeline
Law placement
Association of Optometrists
2025.06 - 2025.06
Nursery/ Holiday Club Assistant
Little Angels Nursery
2024.06 - 2024.08
STaR mentor
University of Reading
2024.04 - 2025.02
Student Ambassador
University of Reading
2023.10 - Current
Retail assistant
Primark
2023.07 - 2023.09
LLB Law - Law
University of Reading
GCSEs -
Magna Academy
A-Levels - English Language, Psychology, Business Studies
Parkstone Grammar School