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Overview
Work history
Education
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Accomplishments
Affiliations
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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
Jingnan Zhang