Folashayo Olaniyan
Bristol
Summary
Motivated student with strong foundation in legal terminology and documentation. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and effective time-management skills in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing skill set and providing valuable support in legal settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Student Adviser
University of Bristol Law Clinic
Bristol
2024.09 - 2025.07
- Attending training sessions on legal ethics, client care and practical legal application.
- Strengthening proficiency in Westlaw and LexisNexis for legal research and case preparation.
- Gaining hands-on experience with client interviews, fostering empathy, and building rapport.
- Presented complex information in understandable terms for client comprehension.
First Year Law Student Representative
University of Bristol
Bristol
2024.10 - 2025.06
- Facilitating communication between students and staff to improve the learning experience.
- Organizing and participating in student feedback forums, ensuring diverse viewpoints are relayed effectively.
First Year insight Scheme
Taylor Wessing
London
2025.04 - 2025.04
- Networked with legal professionals and fellow students, strengthening interpersonal and commercial awareness skills
- Completed a group project simulating client advisory work, developing teamwork and presentation skills
- Shadowed an intellectual property lawyer and observed how the firm advises clients on brand protection, copyright, and trademark disputes
- Took detailed notes during client meetings with the IP lawyer, which were reviewed and found useful by the supervising associate
Legal Summer Intern
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Lagos, Nigeria
2024.07 - 2024.08
- Conducted research on corporate governance practices in Nigeria and presented the data.
- Performed administrative tasks to facilitate smooth office operations.
- Shadowed experienced lawyers during court hearings for practical exposure to litigation processes.
Summer Intern
AO Legal
Lagos, Nigeria
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Gained exposure to real estate transactions, client onboarding, and document drafting by shadowing senior associates.
- Assisted in summarising key legal points from internal strategy meetings for client communication.
- Organised and updated case files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for lawyers.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Bristol
Bristol 2024.09 -
University Foundation Program -
The Worthgate School Canterbury
Canterbury, Kent 2023.09 - 2024.06
IGCSE and WASSCE -
Atlantic Hall Secondary School
2017.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Timeline
First Year insight Scheme
Taylor Wessing
2025.04 - 2025.04
First Year Law Student Representative
University of Bristol
2024.10 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Bristol
2024.09 -
Student Adviser
University of Bristol Law Clinic
2024.09 - 2025.07
Legal Summer Intern
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
2024.07 - 2024.08
University Foundation Program -
The Worthgate School Canterbury
2023.09 - 2024.06
Summer Intern
AO Legal
2023.07 - 2023.08
IGCSE and WASSCE -
Atlantic Hall Secondary School
2017.09 - 2023.06