Jingnan Zhang
Edinburgh
Summary
Career changer with experience in small business management and a strong record in legal studies. Graduated with distinction from the accelerated LLB at the University of Dundee and awarded Best Student in Practical Legal Skills. Currently undertaking the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh. Active in pro bono and clinical legal work with strong client-facing, organisational, and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Student administrator and Ops Team
Free Legal Advice Centre
Edinburgh
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated client-facing reception, managing inquiries and appointments.
- Provided support to Student Advisors and Supervising Solicitors, assisting with administrative tasks.
Student administrator
University of Dundee Law Clinic
Dundee
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Coordinated client appointments, voicemail callbacks and front-desk reception
- Assisted solicitors and student advisors with client-facing tasks
- Maintained confidentiality and ensured smooth clinic operations
- Utilising Clio as case management software
Director
Syuan Nan Ltd
Edinburgh
10.2018 - 11.2022
- Directed team to deliver high-quality products and services
- Initiated business development activities, expanded client base.
- Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth.
- Handled customer queries effectively, improving overall customer satisfaction.
Education
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice -
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09.2025 -
LLB - Accelerated Scots Law
University of Dundee
Dundee 09.2023 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics with Accountancy and Finance
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh 09.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
- Resilience
- Growth mindset
- Client communication and interviewing
- Organisational and time management
- Commercial awareness
- Teamwork and leadership
- Bilingual: Chinese, English
Accomplishments
- George R Donald Prize — Best Student in Practical Legal Skills (2025)
- Silver (individual) and Gold (team) in Scottish Student Sports Archery League outdoor championship (2024)
Affiliations
Archery (Olympic Recurve): Regular training and competitive involvement
Timeline
Student administrator and Ops Team
Free Legal Advice Centre
09.2025 - Current
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice -
University of Edinburgh
09.2025 -
Student administrator
University of Dundee Law Clinic
01.2024 - 04.2025
LLB - Accelerated Scots Law
University of Dundee
09.2023 - 06.2025
Director
Syuan Nan Ltd
10.2018 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics with Accountancy and Finance
Heriot-Watt University
09.2014 - 06.2018