Carole Kodjoe
London
Summary
Motivated final-year LLB Law student at the University of Surrey, graduating 2026, with a solid foundation in legal principles. Experience in legal analysis and research complemented by three years in client-facing roles. Aspiring Personal Injury Paralegal, leveraging academic knowledge and practical casework to advocate for vulnerable clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Event Staff
Hap Solutions Group
2022.07 - Current
- Delivered client-facing service across multiple venues for national events agency, adapting to diverse teams and procedures in fast-paced environments to ensure seamless event execution
- Maintained professionalism under pressure while managing competing priorities and adhering to health and safety regulations, contributing to safe and successful events
Bar Staff Member
Crystal Palace Football Club
2022.08 - Current
- Delivered high-volume client communication and service at one of South London's busiest sporting venues, maintaining accuracy and professionalism in fast-paced, high-pressure environment across every match day
- Implemented organisational system for pre-ordered refreshments, streamlining operations and enhancing customer satisfaction
- Facilitated onboarding of five new team members during the2024/25 season, guiding them through procedures and operational standards
Executive Assistant
Natural Health Shop
2020.03 - 2022.09
- Centralised client information, enhancing case management and customer service while streamlining administrative coordination
- Managed confidential client communications and ensured accurate business records, safeguarding sensitive information
- Designed and improved filing system that reduced document retrieval times by approximately 25%, demonstrating process improvement and accurate record management
Children's Ministry Administrator
Trinity Baptist Church
2017.07 - 2026.06
- Coordinated communications with parents and volunteers, enhancing stakeholder engagement and ensuring accuracy in administrative records
- Supported safeguarding documentation and administrative coordination, ensuring meticulous management of sensitive records
- Digitised event registration process by introducing online booking system, increasing participation by approximately 30%
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law LLB
University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey 2022.09 - 2026.06
Skills
Client Communication
Oral presentation
Administrative coordination
Organisation
Team collaboration
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Teams
Legal research
Case law analysis
Statutory interpretation
Legal writing
Westlaw UK
Lexis UK
Case management
Legal Experience and Professional Development
Bright Network IEUK | Commercial Law | June 2025
- Completed a commercial law employability programme covering legal practice, client care and law firm culture.
- Strengthened professional communication, commercial awareness and collaborative problem-solving through practical workshops.
Stevens and Bolton LLP | Legal Recruitment Workshop | December 2024
- Collaborated within a team to analyse a complex legal scenario, identify relevant legal issues and present findings to the Partner leading the Employment Law team, demonstrating concise legal reasoning under time constraints.
- Applied legal writing and structured argument skills to produce clear, reasoned analysis of the scenario, mirroring tasks such as witness statement drafting and claim form preparation.
- Gained direct insight into law firm expectations, professional conduct and the supervised learning environment of legal practice.
Timeline
Bachelor of Laws - Law LLB
University of Surrey
2022.09 - 2026.06
Bar Staff Member
Crystal Palace Football Club
2022.08 - Current
Event Staff
Hap Solutions Group
2022.07 - Current
Executive Assistant
Natural Health Shop
2020.03 - 2022.09
Children's Ministry Administrator
Trinity Baptist Church
2017.07 - 2026.06