Erica Balde
Peterborough,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished legal professional skills with confidence in legal research, drafting, and case analysis. I show good skill in legal writing and communication proficiency, ensuring clarity and precision in all documentation. I am very known for resilience under pressure and cultural awareness, effectively managing diverse client needs. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adept at public speaking, enabling strong interpersonal communication. Committed to delivering good attention to detail while being able to lead teams and work with teams collaboratively towards successful outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Model United Nations
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Represented states in the UN Security Councils simulations, this included a legal response to an international crisis.
- Developed advocacy, public speaking and diplomacy skills.
- Carried out legal research into international legal frameworks which had included humanitarian law and state sovereignty.
- In meetings, took part in public speaking acting as the state (Guatemala) on issues.
- Moderated student-led debates enhancing their public speaking skills.
- Conducted legal research to gather information for case strategy and argumentation.
Teaching assistant
Discovery Primary School
Peterborough, United Kingdom
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted with year one class for one week then the following week rotated to assisting year two class.
- Gained the understanding of safeguarding when I was on break and lunch duties by ensuring the safety of the children was paramount.
- Set up the classrooms for the school day.
- Worked with children who has learning disabilities for 2 days out of the week with the year one class.
- Displayed leadership and confidence in leading an activity in the classroom with the year two class.
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
Education
LLM - Legal Practice (SQE)
De Montfort University
Leicester 01.2025 -
LLB Hons - Law
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 01.2022 - 01/2025
A-Levels - Mixed subjects
Stanground Academy Sixth Form
Peterborough 09/2020 - 06/2022
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
- Case analysis
- Legal writing
- Time efficiency
- Communication proficiency
- Calm under pressure
- Cultural awareness
- Resilience under pressure
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal communication
- Client communication
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Leadership
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Service Administrator and Sunday school teacher in Church
- Reading
- Researching up to date cases around the world
- Debating societal issues with peers
- Watching and analysing crime TV docuseries and documentaries
Timeline
LLM - Legal Practice (SQE)
De Montfort University
01.2025 -
Model United Nations
Birmingham City University
09.2024 - 06.2025
LLB Hons - Law
Birmingham City University
01.2022 - 01/2025
Teaching assistant
Discovery Primary School
07.2019 - 07.2019
A-Levels - Mixed subjects
Stanground Academy Sixth Form
09/2020 - 06/2022