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Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
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VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE
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Ayo Adeola Wale

Chigwell,ESS

Summary

Ambitious Criminology and Law student with hands-on experience in legal research, documentation, and client engagement. Consistently achieving academic excellence, on course for a First Class BA (Hons) degree. Strong interest in Corporate and Commercial law, eager to contribute to a dynamic law firm.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Criminal Appeal Project

University of East london
09.2022 - Current
    • Conducted in-depth legal research and analysis, focusing on high-profile cases such as the Birmingham Five, and reviewed documents related to the Birmingham Six.
    • Worked extensively with cell tower data and evidence, identifying errors that impacted client charges.
    • Collaborated with the Appeal Project team to assess legal strategies and prepare appeals.
    • Summarised over 5 legal reports under the guidance of Matt Foot from the Appeal Group, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
    • Reviewed changes in legislation and legal trends to maintain up-to-date knowledge for case preparation.

Legal Intern

University of East London
09.2022 - Current
  • Drafted legal documents and reviewed contracts to meet specific client needs, focusing on housing issues, universal credit cases, and family law.
  • Provided legal advice to clients, managing up to two cases per week and offering strategic solutions to complex legal issues.
  • Shadowed lawyers, gaining insight into case management, client interaction, and legal strategy development.
  • Participated in professional skills training sessions to enhance legal research, communication, and negotiation skills.

Law Internship

NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case preparation in a fast-paced U.S. legal environment.
  • Reviewed and drafted legal documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant U.S. laws and regulations.
  • Engaged in cross-jurisdictional legal analysis, comparing U.K. and U.S. legal frameworks.
  • Worked closely with a diverse team of legal professionals to deliver high-quality legal services.

Customer Service Representative

HSBC UK
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Processed high-value payments with meticulous accuracy.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and improved on-hold wait times by 5%.
  • Built customer rapport by providing friendly, genuine service, increasing customer retention by 20%
  • Managed 50+ daily calls, handling customers enquiries.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Introduced effective and innovative banking product solutions to clients with 40% client satisfaction.

Legal Intern

Arnold & Porter
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with Corporate and Commerical law.
  • Shadowed Associate to understand workloads, case management and network development.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted Cease and deist letter in the Intellectual Property team.
  • Worked on Deferred Prosecution Agreement Memorandum during my time white collar-crime practices team.
  • Drafted legal memorandum to gain insight of case strategy and support for litigation.
  • Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance while working with the Complex Ligation team.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Law (First Class, Predicted)

University of East London
Stratford, United Kingdom
05.2025

Diploma of Higher Education - Law

Newham College
London, ENG
07.2017

A-Levels - Business, Politics & Performing Arts

Havering Sixth Form
Upminster, United Kingdom
06.2016

GCSEs - Maths, English, Business, Science And History

Eastbury Community School
Barking, BDG
07.2014

Accomplishments

Business owner, 10/2020 - Current

Elitelashes, chigwell, United Kingdom


  • Developed and launched a personal brand, creating a unique logo and estimating costs to ensure a profitable business model.
  • Implemented strategic marketing campaigns that successfully promoted the brand and met client expectations.
  • Managed business operations, including inventory management, customer service, and sales, achieving a consistent sale of 10-20 lash products monthly.
  • Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through meticulous quality control and personalised customer services.
  • Established strong rapport with customers to enhance business credibility and boosting product sale by 10%.
  • Monitored social media presence on instagram to assess and highlight customers needs which increased market and products sales by 5%.


Customer Service Representative, 11/2020 - 07/2022

HSBC UK, Romford, Havering


  • Managed over 50 daily customer interactions, addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and processing transactions with accuracy.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by 20% through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Developed innovative banking solutions that achieved a 40% increase in client satisfaction.
  • Adhered strictly to client's confidentiality policies and procedures.
  • Process high-value payments above £50,000 with meticulous accuracy.
  • Provide accurate solutions to resolve technical issues with banking app and Authorised Push Payment Fraud.


Languages

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent

VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

  • An active member of the Redbridge Children Care Council
  • Former Redbridge Bullying Mentor, 2014
  • Former Volunteer at Barnardo's, 2016

Interests

  • Journaling
  • Arts
  • Traveling
  • Sewing

Additional Information

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Intern

Arnold & Porter
07.2024 - 08.2024

Law Internship

NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL
06.2023 - 07.2023

Criminal Appeal Project

University of East london
09.2022 - Current

Legal Intern

University of East London
09.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

HSBC UK
11.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Law (First Class, Predicted)

University of East London

Diploma of Higher Education - Law

Newham College

A-Levels - Business, Politics & Performing Arts

Havering Sixth Form

GCSEs - Maths, English, Business, Science And History

Eastbury Community School
Ayo Adeola Wale