Carys Critchley
Plymouth
Summary
I am a recent law graduate at the University of Plymouth passionate to help make a difference to people's lives. I am highly driven and organised, accepting challenges easily. In my current employment, I jump around different departments, managing diaries, completing admin tasks and helping communication within the hospital. Hobbies outside of this include performing arts, reading and the weight-lifting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Ward administrator
Nuffield Health
Plymouth
2025.04 - Current
- Won award for Best New Employee
- Regularly adaptable by learning and stepping into different roles like reception, medical records and medical secretary
- General administrative tasks to support all departments within the hospital
- Adhere to GDPR when checking patients details and handling sensitive information
Student Ambassador and Course Representative
University of Plymouth
Plymouth
2023.12 - Current
- Represent course peers to communicate any academic concerns and provide suggestions to improve the course.
- Communicated information to students in a concise manner to keep them informed of academic updates.
- Established a Student Mentor Scheme, and host career opportunities for Law students.
- Support on open days and events, and promote the course.
- Experience filming content with the university to help promote the course and support upcoming students in their decision.
Shift supervisor
Mitchell and Butler
Plymouth
2021.06 - 2025.03
- SAS team member from 2021 to 2024.
- Promoted to Social Media Ambassador, alongside Shift Supervisor, October 2024.
- Established very strong multi-tasking skills by serving multiple tables, whilst maintaining cleanliness, and operating the bar/door.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - LAW
University of Plymouth
Plymouth /2023 - /2026
A-Levels - English Literature and Language, History and Law
Tor Bridge High
/2021 - /2023
GCSEs -
Tor Bridge High
/2019 - /2021
Skills
Leadership
- Public speaking
- Communication and teamwork
- Organisation and administrative efficiency
- Project planning and coordination
- Problem-solving
- Discretion and confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Fundraiser lead for 2026 LawSchoolChallenge, raising over £3,790
- Completed Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh
- UPLS Treasurer 2025
- UPLS Mooting Finalist 2025
- Best Advocate for UPLS Mock Trial 2025
Court/ Advocacy Experience
- Support in Magistrate's Court through volunteering with the CASSPLUS charity
- Marshalling completed in Exeter Court with HHJ Climie where I gained further appreciation for criminal law in court
- Mini-pupillage arranged by Josh Warren at Colleton Chambers where I shadowed an array of Criminal and Family Barristers (Emily Pitts, Rachael Parkhouse, Beth Heaton)
- Mini Pupillage at Magdalen where I shadowed Natasha, Usmaan and Lewis Dean and sat in the clerk's office with Grainne
- UPLS Finalist in Mooting 2025 and Best Advocate for UPLS Mock Trial 2025
- Attended The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn for University Information and formal Dinner with barristers at this Inn.
- Work experience at Wolferstans Solictitors in 2022
- Supported the Environmental Agency in a mock cross-examination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ward administrator
Nuffield Health
2025.04 - Current
Student Ambassador and Course Representative
University of Plymouth
2023.12 - Current
Shift supervisor
Mitchell and Butler
2021.06 - 2025.03
Diploma of Higher Education - LAW
University of Plymouth
/2023 - /2026
A-Levels - English Literature and Language, History and Law
Tor Bridge High
/2021 - /2023
GCSEs -
Tor Bridge High
/2019 - /2021