Begum Akman
London,Borough
Summary
Goal-oriented, determined, and motivated legal intern who is a citizen of the world with an urge to learn and grow. Having lived in three different countries, enables me to easily transcend through different cultures and environments and rapidly grow my professional career.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
IT Law Intern
Istanbul Bilgi University
2022.11 - Current
- Attended meetings with the research team supporting the Council of Europe (Ad hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAHAI)) legal drafting group in preparing background research on the Convention that is expected to be enacted in 2024.
- Conducted research on a wide range of topics, such as the impact AI developments have on the application of IP law practice and the opportunities and risks AI use creates in education, entertainment, and the healthcare sector.
Immigration Law Intern
Hawflein Solutions
London
2022.11 - 2023.04
- Engaged directly with clients to gather necessary information, explain legal procedures, and assist in preparing documents for immigration applications.
- Conducted legal research on UK immigration law, helping with preparation of case briefs, document submissions, and legal arguments for various client cases.
- Assisted in ensuring all client applications adhered to current UK legislative requirements.
Law Intern
Ulgener
2021.03 - 2022.07
- Assisted drafting memorandums for clients and conducted thorough research on databases like Westlaw on the EU Directive on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market, Patent Laws, and International Taxation Laws.
- Reviewed contracts considering rules provided under the General Data Protection Regulation and EU Directive on copyright.
- Tracked copyright infringement notifications and compiled relevant reports on them.
- Assisted lawyers in registering trademarks, working in the patenting process and providing advice on bringing clients’ services and products to market while ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations.
- Assisted lawyers in preparation for the court hearings regarding the anti-counterfeiting matters.
- Conducted research on both civil and criminal law aspects of IP law practice.
Work Placement
London Metropolitan University
2021.01 - 2021.04
- Drafted and created leaflets and awareness raising materials for victims of domestic violence
- Helped research on learning difficulties and identify needs and requirements for reasonable adjustment.
- Prepared newsletters and flyers to be shared informing individuals about their fundamental rights and freedoms
Law Intern
Dericioglu Law Firm
2019.05 - 2020.10
- Assisted lawyers in the IT law and M&A departments.
- Attended meetings with the clients took notes, and drafted follow-up emails, sharing meeting notes according to which I assigned tasks to the individuals in our digital task management system and followed up to ensure tasks were completed within the deadlines given by the partners.
- Worked on IP-based acquisitions and assisted senior lawyers who offer IP expertise in business transactions and licensing deals.
- Conducted research on waiving IP protection for Covid-19 vaccines.
- Worked closely with the system and process development team and worked on improving business processes and developing systems.
Customer Department Team Intern
Avis Budget
2018.08 - 2018.10
- Worked with the customer service department and contributed to guidelines and scripts that companies must establish for efficient communication with customers
- Attended legal department weekly meetings, took and shared notes with the team as a follow-up with detailed action points.
- Supported revising the Customer Rights Policy of the company by considering both the perspective of the customers and the company
Education
Master of Arts - Art, Business and Law LLM
Queen Mary University
United Kingdom 2022.09 - 2024.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice : SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) Preparation
BPP University
United Kingdom 2022.03 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Arts - LLB Law
London Metropolitan University
United Kingdom 2019.01 - 2021.10
Foundation Degree in Arts - Humanities and Law
INTO City University
United Kingdom 2017.09 - 2018.08
Diploma of Higher Education -
The American School in Switzerland (TASIS)
Switzerland 2013.09 - 2017.05
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
- West law expertise
- Highly organised
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management skills
Interests
January 2015-16: Participation in service learning group: Gram Vikas India.
Travelled to Odisha
2014-2015: Certificate of Outward Bound, Germany.
2014 - 2015: Participation in service learning program: Nuovo Fiore Ethiopia.
2014: ABRSM Level 3 Piano Exam / Certificate.
2013-2014: Certificate of Social Sciences Program from Ozyegin University,
Istanbul,Turkey.
2013-2014: Honours Certificate at TASIS.
2009-2011: Certificate of Tab Sanat.
Languages
English
Fluent
Turkish
Native
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Immigration Law Intern
Hawflein Solutions
2022.11 - 2023.04
IT Law Intern
Istanbul Bilgi University
2022.11 - Current
Master of Arts - Art, Business and Law LLM
Queen Mary University
2022.09 - 2024.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice : SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) Preparation
BPP University
2022.03 - 2022.07
Law Intern
Ulgener
2021.03 - 2022.07
Work Placement
London Metropolitan University
2021.01 - 2021.04
Law Intern
Dericioglu Law Firm
2019.05 - 2020.10
Bachelor of Arts - LLB Law
London Metropolitan University
2019.01 - 2021.10
Customer Department Team Intern
Avis Budget
2018.08 - 2018.10
Foundation Degree in Arts - Humanities and Law
INTO City University
2017.09 - 2018.08
Diploma of Higher Education -
The American School in Switzerland (TASIS)
2013.09 - 2017.05