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Gabriel Barratt

Nottingham,England

Summary

Year 12 A-Level student at West Bridgford School with a strong interest in politics and law. Committed to pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at university. Aspire to become a solicitor, demonstrating dedication to legal studies and professional development.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Growth strategy coordination and delivery Shadow

HM Treasury
London
2026.03 - 2026.03

Shadowed the Head of Growth strategy coordination and delivery at HM Treasury:

  • Assisted in the development of policy, working closely with Ministers to deliver on targets ensuring the Governments plan is effectively implemented.
  • Offered alternative approaches to develop the best possible policy.
  • Accounted for relevant projections
  • Discussed how the current geopolitical climate could affect the policy we had been working on, then ensuring the potential outcomes were mitigated.

Work experience

House of Commons
2026.03 - 2026.03

Shadowed MP James Naish:

  • Assisted MP James Naish in observing processes within the Commons.
  • Supported scrutiny of bills and understanding of international, national, and constituency issues.
  • Aided in discussions on specific issues and their adaptation into policy during select committees.

I was able to gain insight into the inner workings of Parliament, gaining a greater understanding of how the UK governments legislature works; providing me with skills I hope to apply as I peruse a career in Law.

Virtual Intern

Clifford Chance
2025.12 - 2026.01
  • Completed a virtual internship with Clifford Chance on Structured, Asset Backed and Real Estate Finance (SABRE).
  • I worked on various projects to help advise clients on different financing products. I responded to client questions, disclosed risk factors, and built my legal knowledge, research and communication skills in a real-world context:
  • Securitisation methods and techniques
  • Researched and advised on “buy-now-pay-later” loans
  • Conducted a risk assessment by considering current issues and macro events in the context of transactions
  • Prepared a pitch to demonstrate the firm’s expertise and capabilities
  • Skills: Attention to detail, Commercial awareness, Document and brief drafting, Advocacy, Issue identification, Legal knowledge and problem identification, Legal structures Market analysis, awareness and research, Presentation skills Research and analysis Written communication.

Lifeguard

Rushcliffe Arena
Nottingham
2025.06 - 2026.03
  • I work as a part time lifeguard for Parkwood leisure at their Rushcliffe arena branch, keeping swimmers safe and confident.
  • Skills: Water safety, Customer services, First aid, Opening and closing

Kiosk staff, front of house cook

Wired on wheels
Nottingham
2023.09 - 2025.05
  • I worked as a kiosk staff at a cafe, serving and making drinks. Worked as a front of house cook, making breakfast sandwiches.
  • Skills: customer service, catering, cash exchange, taking payments.

Academy Rugby player

Leicester Tigers
Leicester
2023.09 - 2025.01
  • Played academy rugby for Leicester Tigers developing a wide range of skills. Gained invaluable experience allowing me to perform under high levels of pressure.
  • Skills: Team leadership, Resilience.

Education

A – level - Politics, History and Law

The West Bridgford School sixth form
Nottingham
2025.09 -

GCSEs - History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English language, English literature, Engineering, Comp

The West Bridgford School
Nottingham
2020.01 - 2025.01

Skills

  • Peadiatric first aid training
  • Automated external defibrillator operation
  • Water rescue methods
  • Front of house cooking and service
  • Research interpretation
  • Legislative interpretation
  • Policy development
  • Legal compliance
  • Advising

Certification

Clifford Chance – Financing the Real Economy Certificate, Royal Lifesaving Society lifeguarding qualification.

RLSS - Qualified Lifeguard

Affiliations

  • Rugby
  • Health and wellness
  • Cooking

Accomplishments

2026 NLD cup runners up (Rugby)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Growth strategy coordination and delivery Shadow

HM Treasury
2026.03 - 2026.03

Work experience

House of Commons
2026.03 - 2026.03

Virtual Intern

Clifford Chance
2025.12 - 2026.01

A – level - Politics, History and Law

The West Bridgford School sixth form
2025.09 -

Lifeguard

Rushcliffe Arena
2025.06 - 2026.03

Kiosk staff, front of house cook

Wired on wheels
2023.09 - 2025.05

Academy Rugby player

Leicester Tigers
2023.09 - 2025.01

GCSEs - History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English language, English literature, Engineering, Comp

The West Bridgford School
2020.01 - 2025.01
Gabriel Barratt