Ellie Malek
Sutton Coldfield,West Midlands
Summary
I am an ambitious final-year law student at the University of Worcester with practical experience in research, client interviews, networking, and administrative support. I have developed strong communication, organisational, and client management skills, alongside adaptability and global awareness gained through a recent study abroad diploma in International Law and Business, and previous work experiences. I am now seeking graduate opportunities within the legal field where I can contribute to a dynamic legal team, apply my knowledge, and further develop expertise in legal practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research Assistant
Milford Research and Consultancy Ltd
Pershore, Worcestershire
2023.11 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of developments in this field of work.
- Became a co-founder of an Institute of Leadership accredited programme used in Universities to assist students' confidence in applying for jobs after completing their degrees.
- Researched and applied for grants and bursaries for charities and to fund educational programmes to take the burden of financial funding off educational institutions.
- Engaged in teamwork while organising tasks according to pressing deadlines.
- Participated in networking events to establish professional relationships, attended committee meetings and awards events on behalf of the company
I gained experience in organising meetings, which improved my time management and boosted my confidence in engaging with professionals.
Casual Recreation Assistant
Oak Park Active Living Centre, Walsall Council
Walsall
2022.02 - Current
- In my role as a lifeguard, I work efficiently with others and collaborate well as part of a team, especially when responding to incidents in and around the pool to ensure customer safety.
- Adhered strictly to safety procedures while ensuring to attend and keep up-to-date with the most relevant first-aid training and rescue operations.
- Managed stressful emergency situations calmly, resulting in positive outcomes under pressure.
- Completed incident reports thoroughly whilst ensuring customers infomation is kept confidential.
Waitress Assistant
Miller and Carter
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
2021.06 - 2022.01
- Enhanced communication skills with customers in a dynamic setting, prioritising high food and hygiene standards, alongside creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Assisted head waitresses with large party coordination, aiding in smooth function.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing queries and complaints calmly and promptly.
Education
Bachelors Degree -
University of Worcester
2022.09 - 2026.05
Diploma of Higher Education -
ESERP Digital Business and Law School
Barcelona, Spain 2024.09 - 2025.06
A-Levels -
BMet Sutton Coldfield Collage
/2020 - /2022
GCSEs -
The Streetly Academy
/2015 - /2020
Skills
- Problem-solving: When working as a Research Assistant problems occur including time constraints on projects, which I helped resolve by organising team meetings to delegate tasks to others to ensure we met deadlines
- Written and Oral Communication: I had the opportunity to compose professional emails and write toolkit's for the programmes used for educational purposes I gained confidence speaking with professionals from networking events and client meetings while being a research assistant
- Professionalism and Empathy: I have learnt how to deal with serious, sensitive situations professionally and to deal with clients and customers, ensuring clients feel supported, respected, and confident in my guidance
- Time management and Organisation: In my role as a research assistant, I have organised meetings with other team members and clients whilst also organising educational programmes to run effectively Whilst being a research assistant, I balanced this role with being a part-time lifeguard and maintaining focus on my academic studies
References
References available upon request.
Experiences and Achievements
- Studied International Law and Business at ESERP Digital Business and Law School in Barcelona for one academic year. During this time, I had the privilege of immersing myself in a new culture and working with individuals from around the world. This experience allowed me to collaborate with international peers and significantly enhanced my cross-cultural communication and adaptability.
- Completed a CPS Digital Work Experience Programme: This included analyzing cases and working as a team to include our verdicts on the prosecution of scenario cases. It allowed me to build confidence in my work and to share my ideas and research with my peers.
- Achieved the Toby Hooper KV for Best Overall Performance in my Criminal Law module at the University of Worcester
- Lexis+ UK Legal Research Foundation certification
- Co-founder of the Confidence + programme, an Institute of Leadership accredited educational programmes used for the benefit of university of students.
- Developed effective legal writing and communication skills through moot assessments at the University of Worcester, including preparing comprehensive case files, presenting arguments to peers and lecturers, and advocating persuasively in simulated proceedings.
- Completed the National Lifeguard Qualification Generation 10 Certificate
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education -
ESERP Digital Business and Law School
2024.09 - 2025.06
Research Assistant
Milford Research and Consultancy Ltd
2023.11 - Current
Bachelors Degree -
University of Worcester
2022.09 - 2026.05
Casual Recreation Assistant
Oak Park Active Living Centre, Walsall Council
2022.02 - Current
Waitress Assistant
Miller and Carter
2021.06 - 2022.01
A-Levels -
BMet Sutton Coldfield Collage
/2020 - /2022
GCSEs -
The Streetly Academy
/2015 - /2020