Connor Winter
Southend-on-Sea,Essex
Summary
An ambitious Philosophy, Politics, and Economics undergraduate at a top 10 UK university, interested in pursuing a career in law. Committed to leveraging my quantitative skills, communication skills, and commercial awareness to thrive in the legal profession.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Chairman
Lancaster University Conservative Society
Lancaster, Lancashire
02.2025 - Current
- Elected to lead student society with over 50 members at top 10 UK University.
- Oversaw executive operations to deliver a diverse calendar of events including formal dinners, debates, and campaigning, enhancing campus engagement.
- Revamped society constitution and established a society newspaper.
- Recognised with the Most Active Political Society award.
Vice President Finance and Democracy
Grizedale College
Lancaster, Lancashire
11.2024 - Current
- Worked alongside a team of 11 on my university college's Executive committee, representing 1500 students.
- Chaired weekly Executive meetings and organised several by-elections.
- Oversaw an annual £5000 budget, allocating funds to enhance student experiences.
Policy Analyst Intern
HM Government Policy School
Lancaster, Lancashire
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Drafted a policy briefing for a government minister on strategies addressing child poverty.
- Developed a targeted proposal for expanding free school meal access in high-need neighbourhoods, considering budget and logistical constraints.
- Achieved first place in cohort for overall performance.
Journalist Intern
Reach PLC
London
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Authored and published diverse news articles, feature stories, and reviews under strict editorial deadlines.
- Conducted interviews with barristers and local councillors to produce detailed articles on legal issues.
- Co-authored a court trial summary, simplifying complex information for public readership.
- Received consistent praise from editors for work quality, leading to invitations for future projects.
Insight Week: Commercial Law
Bright Network
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge of operations at a global commercial law firm through workshops and discussions.
- Developed an understanding of key practice areas including corporate, commercial, and competition law.
- Conducted a legal research project analysing liability in contract law, focusing on the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 and relevant case law.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Lancaster University
Lancaster 08.2023 -
A-Levels -
Southend High School for Boys
Southend-on-Sea 09.2021 - 07.2023
GCSEs -
Southend High School for Boys
Southend-on-Sea 09.2016 - 07.2021
Skills
Research and analysis
Written and verbal communication
Leadership
Quantitative skills
Commercial awareness
Computer literacy
Timeline
Chairman
Lancaster University Conservative Society
02.2025 - Current
Policy Analyst Intern
HM Government Policy School
02.2025 - 03.2025
Vice President Finance and Democracy
Grizedale College
11.2024 - Current
Journalist Intern
Reach PLC
07.2024 - 07.2024
Insight Week: Commercial Law
Bright Network
06.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Lancaster University
08.2023 -
A-Levels -
Southend High School for Boys
09.2021 - 07.2023
GCSEs -
Southend High School for Boys
09.2016 - 07.2021
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