Luke Nicholas
Totteridge
Summary
Driven law graduate, who has passed the SQE, with strong aspiration to excel in law. Demonstrates critical thinking and excellent communication skills, coupled with solid grasp of legal research and analysis, acquired from working in two legal and one political internship. Committed to contributing to impactful legal outcomes and supporting complex casework.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Intern
Hannah Yeoh's Parliamentary Office
Kuala Lumpur
2023.10 - 2023.12
- Significantly contributed in managing a wellness event, sports competition, and a Diwali event which contributed to improving my overall organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
- Handled constituent complaints which involved assisting people with financial difficulties, mental instabilities, conflicts with other governmental branches, citizenship issues, and performing several site visits. This significantly improved my communication and problem-solving skills while strengthening my emotional resillience.
Intern
Christopher Lee & Ong
Kuala Lumpur
2022.08 - 2022.09
- Secured responsibilities concerning due diligence company secretary summary reviews, and contract drafting.
- Engaged in case research relating to corporate governance, anti-money laundering regulations, mergers and acquisitions, technology, litigation, and entertainment.
Intern
Skrine & Co
Kuala Lumpur
2019.11 - 2019.12
- Conducted case research concerning criminal and industrial law.
- Shadowed, and prepared a court bundle for, mentors to court which enabled me to acquire a nuanced understanding of how lawyers prepare, organise, and argue in court.
Education
LLM with SQE1&2 - Law
University of Law
London 2024.03 - 2025.05
LLB with Honours - Law
University of Nottingham
Nottingham 2020.08 - 2023.07
A-Levels -
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur 2019.01 - 2020.03
Skills
- Languages: Native English speaker, good conversational Bahasa Melayu
- Excellent knowledge of microsoft office and legal databases
References
Thamil Ananthavinayagan, Thamil.Ananthavinayagan@nottingham.ac.uk, Lecturer at the University of Nottingham
Ms. Shanti Geoffrey, +60322572733, shanti.geoffrey@christopherleeong.com, Partner at Christopher Lee & Ong
Timeline
LLM with SQE1&2 - Law
University of Law
2024.03 - 2025.05
Intern
Hannah Yeoh's Parliamentary Office
2023.10 - 2023.12
Intern
Christopher Lee & Ong
2022.08 - 2022.09
LLB with Honours - Law
University of Nottingham
2020.08 - 2023.07
Intern
Skrine & Co
2019.11 - 2019.12
A-Levels -
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
2019.01 - 2020.03