Hannah Robinson

During my week at JMW I attended FDR meetings and court hearings. I attended client meeting and prepared bank account spread sheets. I gained insight and information about careers in the legal profession. I developed key skills that are needed in the legal profession. I gained sufficient exposure to legal work to enable the me to make an informed career choice.

- Advising clients on topic areas such as family, debt, welfare, housing, health and employment
- Contacting/liaising with third parties such as ACAS, local authority and yourselves (Toynbee)
- Drafting letters on behalf of the CAB
- Creating financial statements
- Writing advice notes, client care letters and attendance notes
- Advising via the adviceline (telephone advice)
- Case recording on programmes such as Petra and AdvisorPro
- Raising and exploring local policy issues i.e. women’s rights and social housing
- Underwent extensive training e.g. confidentiality, interview skills and communication development
- Begun specialist training in debt, welfare and family
- Dealing with vulnerable individuals in our mental health and legal departments

Worked in various departments throughout the week including, employment, dispute resolution, immigration, family, and PI. Drafted letters of advice and reports for clients which involved working through a high volume of client information and legal documents such as land registry forms, leases and Company House documents.

I have contributed to achieving the university objectives by supporting the bi function and helping with the planning and delivery of all bi projects. I undertake requirements gathering and documentation, and I have provided a workshop to colleagues. Ultimately working as a data analyst allows me to study data, and statistics provides me with crucial skills in analysing and managing to conclude large amounts of data. Studying statistics will help me in the future as a lawyer to read and understand data, but it also enables me to detect flawed data.

I completed Kennedys virtual work experience programme, which allowed me to prepare a witness statement that can be used in a litigated claim and developed my legal analysis skills—assisted with a client pitch presentation, thus improving my legal knowledge of the insurance industry. I left a voicemail for a client, developing professional communication skills. Lastly, I drafted a memo on the effect of a ‘force majeure’ clause to develop legal research and drafting skills.

I have worked at The Bridge through my university studies, thus demonstrating my excellent time management skills. Time management is a competent skill to have when it comes to a career in law, as I have developed skills to balance my studies and provide quality time to spend with family. Working in hospitality has developed my social skills, as I can effectively communicate with the kitchen and the staff, demonstrating the ability to build and maintain respectful relationships. Furthermore, I can work under pressure, which makes me the perfect candidate. I can initiate conversations and connect with the customer by communicating genuinely and articulately; that ensures the customer is always the priority.