ELIF UNLU
Brighton and Hove,Birleşik Krallık
Summary
I am a second-year Law (LLB) student at the University of Sussex with a strong foundation in legal principles and research. My academic background has equipped me with analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, which I aim to apply in roles involving business, marketing, law, and policy reform. I am particularly interested in anti-corruption law, compliance law, business law, and legal marketing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Summer Internship
ACTECON LAW FIRM
Istanbul , Arnavutkoy
2025.06 - 2025.07
- Took part in research activities relating to competition law, with particular attention to M&A transactions and merger review processes.
- Developed an in-house training presentation on no-poaching practices in competition law for firm-wide use during the internship programme.
- Supported on-site inspection (dawn raid) exercises and assisted with the preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Supported international conference preparations and LinkedIn content development.
Summer Internship
NSN Law Firm
Istanbul, Istanbul Altunizade
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes to the UK Trade Marks Act 1994 through research.
- Drafted legal documents under the supervision of solicitors, enhancing accuracy.
- Supported ongoing work on patent and trademark regulation through legal research and document review as part of an undergraduate internship.
- Gained practical exposure to intellectual property law by assisting with research and observing court hearings related to patent and trademark matters.
Summer Internship
YETISKIN Law Firm
Istanbul, Atasehir
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Worked closely with paralegals to compile evidence, resulted in well-prepared trials.
- Participated in court proceedings for gaining practical experience.
- Conducted research and analysis to support team with project preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - LAW
University of Sussex
SUSSEX 2023.09 - 2026.05
IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) -
Eyuboglu High School
Istanbul, Turkey 2019.01 - 2023.01
Skills
- Languages:
- - Turkish (Native)
- - English (Advanced)
- Legal Research Tools:
- Westlaw, Lexis Library, Darts-IP
- Team building
- Communication skills
- IT Skills:
- Microsoft Office, Canva, Excel, Python, Adobe
Leadership and Extraciricullar Activities
- University of Sussex Law Society, Events Manager, 2023-2025,
Organized networking, discussion, and engagement events for law students. Collaborated with professors on departmental modules and supported the organization of Law Clinic activities.
- Sussex Turkish Society Event Manager, 2023-2025,
Organized cultural events and represented Turkish students at the University of Sussex in the UK in the inter-university area. Participated in UK-wide Turkish student networking and fundraising events.
- TEDx Youth Club, Member and co-organizer, 2022-2023,
Member and co-organizer of the TEDx Eyuboglu conference.
- European Youth Parliament, Delegate and Journalist, 2019-2023,
Participated as a delegate and journalist in international parliamentary simulations. Drafted and reported group-based solutions on global issues.
Timeline
Summer Internship
ACTECON LAW FIRM
2025.06 - 2025.07
Summer Internship
NSN Law Firm
2024.05 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - LAW
University of Sussex
2023.09 - 2026.05
Summer Internship
YETISKIN Law Firm
2023.06 - 2023.07
IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) -
Eyuboglu High School
2019.01 - 2023.01