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David Dimgba

London,UK

Summary

A dedicated and highly motivated undergraduate student with a profound, firsthand understanding of the law's societal impact, developed through significant personal and academic challenges. A formative experience with housing instability ignited a determined passion for legal advocacy and a commitment to protecting vulnerable groups. Possesses a strong foundational skill set cultivated through proactive leadership as a Head Student, the creation and management of a school Law Society, and active participation in competitive moots and legal writing. Combines theoretical academic rigour from subjects including Politics and Philosophy with practical experience gained from presenting legal reform proposals to MPs and conducting mock trials at the Royal Courts of Justice. A compassionate and resilient individual, whose community volunteering and advocacy work demonstrate a consistent dedication to positive social impact, underpinning a clear and mature aspiration for a legal career.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Church volunteer

Christ Church North Finchley
London, Barnet
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with other volunteers to deliver successful charity drives for those less fortunate in our community.
  • Led music during worship sessions; strengthened communal experience through shared expression of faith.
  • Led multiple biblical readings and prayers in front of the whole congregation
  • Worked within Youth teams during holiday events (leading younger years)

Research Assistant in a Model Law Commission

BVL: Improving Social Mobility in Law
London, Barnet
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managed complex scheduling tasksand improved time management.
  • Analysed complex political situations for effective policy recommendations.
  • Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development.
  • Reviewed intelligence reports to stay abreast of global developments and threats.
  • Worked within communities to build trust and compile data for future policy changes.

Education

GCSEs -

The Compton School
London
09.2019 - 08.2023

A-Levels -

The Compton Sixth Form
London
09.2023 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Liverpool
Liverpool
09.2025 -

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Empathetic communication
  • Legal drafting
  • Case analysis
  • Understanding of thelegislation process
  • Policy advocacy
  • Policy understanding
  • International relations awareness
  • Speech writing talent
  • Public speaking proficiency
  • Ethical judgement
  • Voice modulation
  • Argument construction
  • Confident delivery

Affiliations

  • Playing Instruments (Piano, Guitar and Saxophone)
  • Debating foreign Affairs (Host Debate nights on my Discord server)
  • Public Speaking and Reading

Accomplishments

- Head Student

- Prefect

- Charity Leader

- Reading Mentor

- Duke of Edinburgh

- First Give Judge

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Liverpool
09.2025 -

Research Assistant in a Model Law Commission

BVL: Improving Social Mobility in Law
09.2024 - 01.2025

A-Levels -

The Compton Sixth Form
09.2023 - 08.2025

Church volunteer

Christ Church North Finchley
01.2022 - Current

GCSEs -

The Compton School
09.2019 - 08.2023
David Dimgba