Isabelle Wheatley

• Supported litigants in person across family and civil proceedings at Manchester County Court by, assisting with court documentation and explaining procedural requirements, enabling clients to navigate the court process without legal representation.
• Assisted clients in preparing for hearings by clarifying court procedures, helping identify relevant documents and key points they wished to raise, and ensuring they understood procedural outcomes and next steps following hearings.
• Provided structured support to vulnerable clients by translating complex court processes into clear and accessible guidance, enabling more confident engagement with proceedings.
• Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive client information and facilitated professional interactions with court staff and support services, ensuring matters were managed with professionalism and care.

• LLB Course Rep for 500 + students, ensuring student perspectives are efficiently communicated to faculty and supporting continuous improvement within the programme.
• Participate in committee meetings to improve course delivery, make submissions on behalf of the student body
• Gained negotiation and professional communication skills, act as an advocate for change and present viewpoints, with supporting information, to effect change
• Advocate for student experience improvements, present cases with supporting data
• Addressed concerns raised by fellow students, fostered a supportive learning environment.

• Participated in practice area workshops and case study exercises delivered by leading law firms
• Developed commercial awareness and understanding of client-focused legal advice across multiple practice areas
• Engaged with legal professionals to gain insight into training contract expectations and firm culture

• Maintain accuracy and efficiency within a high-volume retail supply chain
• Support stock control and inventory management
• Work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Handled payments and resolved customer issues professionally
• Worked collaboratively to maintain service standards
• Managed multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining professionalism

Assisted in understanding commercial aspects of legal practice, including HR disputes and contractual negotiations.

Supported teams in navigating legal advice that informs business decisions.

Gained experience in contract management and dispute resolution at IBM.