Lauryn Fraser

LLB (Hons) graduate with experience supporting legal casework, conducting research, managing sensitive documentation, and working directly with vulnerable clients. Skilled in evidence handling, drafting, redaction, and policy analysis across human rights, refugee law, and social welfare contexts. Brings a proven track record of accuracy, professionalism, and high-pressure problem-solving from both legal and customer-facing roles.

IAA Level 1- Asylum and Protection (Refugee Action Academy, 2023)

IAA Level 2 - Exam scheduled for February 2026

Child Protection and Safeguarding Awareness - Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership (2023)

Penrith and Eden Refugee Network (PERN): Legal Support and Information Service Volunteer (2023-

Present)

• Organise and catalogue evidence for asylum and protection applications.
• Manage client case files, conducting redaction of sensitive data to ensure UK GDPR compliance.
• Acts as an initial client contact, processing documentation and managing queries
• Assist senior advisors during client interviews and drafting of application forms and formal correspondence.
• Manages and updates individual client files, ensuring accurate data collection and maintenance of case records.

Cumbria Law Centre: Hybrid Law Student Project/Volunteer (2023)

• Conducting legal research into Social Welfare Law and domestic policies for academic assignments.
• Drafting and editing research notes submitted for senior staff, contributing directly to the Centre’s advocacy efforts.
• Collecting and analysed statistical data within the local community to inform targeted legal outreach and project strategy.
• Contributing to the development of engaging outreach strategies to increase access to social justice for vulnerable community members.

Human Rights Research Centre: Legal Research Analyst (2025)

• Conduct in-depth research across international and domestic human rights frameworks to establish evidentiary support for legal challenges.
• Drafting research proposals and articles, translating legal terminology and data into accessible public outreach reports.

Law Society: Academic Secretary of University of Cumbria Law Society (2021-2022)

• Managed administrative operations and ensured all Society projects and events strictly adhered to university regulatory frameworks.
• Assisted in the design and execution of academic completions, including Mooting, focusing on the development of students’ legal judgement and drafting proficiency.
• Acted as a primary point of contact between the committee, student body, and external stakeholders; managed networking initiatives with local legal professionals.
• Managed the execution of operational duties, including recording meeting minutes nd reviewing formal student requests to maintain accurate society records.

University of Cumbria Class Representative (2021-2024)

• Acted as the formal liaison between student and faculty, mediating concerns and discussing academic interests through structured meetings.
  Collected student feedback to inform course quality assurance and curriculum development, ensuing professional standards were maintained.