Louise Francis
Orpington,Kent
Summary
Passionate about human rights law and international politics.
I'm now looking to continue developing my legal knowledge and expand my professional and practical experience across different areas of the profession, looking for opportunities that will help me build real‑world insight, develop my skills, and contribute to work that aligns with my commitment to fairness, accountability, and global engagement.
Overview
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Certification
Work history
Student Intern
Stewarts Law
London
2024.07 - 2024.07
- Gained exposure to key stages and procedural framework of international arbitration through departmental shadowing.
- Observed meetings between barristers and a partner, developing understanding of case strategy and preparation process for complex disputes.
- Reviewed arbitration documents and examples of high‑quality contract drafting to strengthen my knowledge of procedural steps and legal drafting standards.
- Accompanied a paralegal to the Royal Courts of Justice to observe an injunction hearing, gaining insight into courtroom procedure and professional communication.
- Experience reaffirmed my interest in a career in the legal field and enhanced my understanding of legal practice in an international context.
Education
GCSEs - 1 x 7, 5 x 6, 2 x 5, 1 x 4
Darrick Wood Secondary School
Orpington, Bromley 2022.09 - 2023.06
A-Levels - Government and Politics (B), History (C), English Literature (C)
Darrick Wood Secondary School
Orpington, Bromley 2023.09 - 2025.06
Extended Project Qualification (C)
Darrick Wood Secondary School
Orpington, Bromley 2024.01 - 2025.01
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham 2025.09 -
Skills
- Team player
- Team leader
- Commercial awareness
- Reliable
- Resourceful
- Time management
- Efficient
- Problem solver
- Legal research
Certification
- Get into law certificate
- Insight to Clifford chance certificate
- Lexis+ UK legal research foundation certification
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Royal Holloway, University of London
2025.09 -
Student Intern
Stewarts Law
2024.07 - 2024.07
Extended Project Qualification (C)
Darrick Wood Secondary School
2024.01 - 2025.01
A-Levels - Government and Politics (B), History (C), English Literature (C)
Darrick Wood Secondary School
2023.09 - 2025.06
GCSEs - 1 x 7, 5 x 6, 2 x 5, 1 x 4
Darrick Wood Secondary School
2022.09 - 2023.06