CALLUM MCKENZIE
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Mini-pupillage
6 King's Bench Walk
11.2024 - 11.2024
- I shadowed Mr. Paul Jarvis KC, Senior Treasury Counsel, at Southwark Crown Court. Mr Jarvis was prosecuting an individual for sending "grossly offensive" messages to leading UK political figures.
- I then shadowed Mr. Louis Mably KC in Southwark Crown Court. Mr. Mably was lead prosecutor in a high-profile multi-handed murder trial involving four defendants.
Mini-Pupillage
5 King's Bench Walk
08.2024 - 08.2024
- I shadowed Ms. Grace Bowland, who was prosecuting an affray involving a machete knife in a Crown Court trial sitting at Hendon Magistrates Court.
Mini-Pupillage
2 Bedford Row
07.2024 - 07.2024
- I shadowed Ms Emma Kutner, acting as led junior in a 4-month pension fraud trial at Wood Green Crown Court. Ms Kutner's client was charged with conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and was the only defendant (of 4) to be acquitted.
Mini-Pupillage
3 Raymond Buildings
05.2024 - 05.2024
- I shadowed Trevor Burke KC for a week at Woolwich Crown Court, acting as defence counsel to charges of murder.
Mini-Pupillage
Church Court Chambers
03.2024 - 03.2024
- I shadowed Lewis Power KC in the Central Criminal Court, acting as defence counsel to charges of murder.
- I then shadowed Elroy Claxton in Wood Green Crown Court, representing a client charged with rape and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. I prepared notes for Mr. Claxton on his cross-examination in the absence of his instructing solicitor.
Mini-Pupillage
2 Hare Court
01.2024 - 01.2024
- I shadowed two senior barristers at Winchester Crown Court for a week: David Whittaker KC and Lewis Power KC. It was an educative first experience of the criminal Bar as I witnessed a successful defence of insanity to charges of attempted murder and GBH.
Legal Researcher
3 Bolt Court Chambers
12.2023 - 04.2024
- I worked on a part-time paid basis to help fund my studies and gain practical experience in civil law. I conducted in-depth legal research and case analysis for a barrister at 3 Bolt Court Chambers. I was soon required to draft skeleton arguments and prepare trial bundles under the barrister's supervision, in addition to proof-reading court document.
- The cases ranged from defending against bankruptcy proceedings to property possession claims. Although I am now inclined to pursue a career in the practice area of crime, the skills I developed over the four months certainly enhanced my written advocacy, drafting skills, and my ability to conduct legal research effectively.
Legal Aid Volunteer
BPP Pro-bono Centre
11.2023 - 02.2024
- I volunteered on a weekly basis to help the North Kensington Law Centre with applications for legal aid in relation to various housing issues including: homelessness, eviction, rent arrears, and neighbour disputes.
- I was required to perform a legal triage, calling clients and guiding them through the relevant forms in order to establish the nature of their application. I obtained initial details of the case to ascertain the urgency and complexity of the matter, before explaining the processes through which their legal issues might be resolved. Where the problem fell within the scope of legal aid, I was required to undertake a financial eligibility check using a simple computer program. The work often required difficult and frank conversations with vulnerable or desperate clients.
Work Experience
Warner Bros.
02.2024 - 02.2025
- I joined the International TV distribution legal team for a week. Gained insights into the commercial and contractual deals which determine the worldwide distribution of Warner Bros' intellectual property and licensing content.
Private Tutor
Freelance
01.2019 - Current
- I tutor 11+, GCSE, and A-level subjects on a one-to-one basis to help fund my studies and living expenses.
Education
BPP University -
Barrister Training Course (BTC)
08.2024 -
BPP University -
PGDL Law Conversion Course (Masters)
10.2023 - 09.2024
University of Durham -
History BA Hons
10.2020 - 07.2023
A Levels
09.2015 - 06.2020
Memberships
- Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
- Inner Temple Mooting Society
- BPP Advocacy & Mooting Society
Additional Information
Theatre
- Awarded School Shakespeare Prize
- School Performances: Hamlet, King Lear, One Man Two Governors, Oklahoma
- RADA Stagecraft Summer School | Shakespeare Awards Workshop
- School play competition | Winner and awarded prize for "best actor" by actress Dame Patricia Hodge
Music
- Bagpipes - private events
Sports
- Running
- Cricket (university alumni team)
Timeline
Mini-pupillage
6 King's Bench Walk
11.2024 - 11.2024
Mini-Pupillage
5 King's Bench Walk
08.2024 - 08.2024
BPP University -
Barrister Training Course (BTC)
08.2024 -
Mini-Pupillage
2 Bedford Row
07.2024 - 07.2024
Mini-Pupillage
3 Raymond Buildings
05.2024 - 05.2024
Mini-Pupillage
Church Court Chambers
03.2024 - 03.2024
Work Experience
Warner Bros.
02.2024 - 02.2025
Mini-Pupillage
2 Hare Court
01.2024 - 01.2024
Legal Researcher
3 Bolt Court Chambers
12.2023 - 04.2024
Legal Aid Volunteer
BPP Pro-bono Centre
11.2023 - 02.2024
BPP University -
PGDL Law Conversion Course (Masters)
10.2023 - 09.2024
University of Durham -
History BA Hons
10.2020 - 07.2023
Private Tutor
Freelance
01.2019 - Current
A Levels
09.2015 - 06.2020
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