Magdellah Lim
Exeter,Devon
Summary
An ambitious and adaptable postgraduate law student completing a Master of Laws (LLM), with a strong academic foundation and a deep commitment to continuous learning and professional development. While I do not yet have direct legal work experience, I bring resilience, adaptability, and proven skills in research, analysis, and communication gained through advanced legal study. Recognised as an empathetic and attentive team member, I contribute thoughtfully to collaborative environments and excel at understanding different perspectives. I am now eager to apply my academic achievements, transferable skills, and work ethic to a legal practice environment, with the goal of developing into a capable and impactful legal professional.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Waitress assistant
Sushi Hiro
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
10.2018 - 12.2025
- Enhanced dining experience through friendly interaction with customers.
- Collaborated with team to provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Helped seat guests upon arrival, leading to a welcoming atmosphere.
Manager's assistant
JKT Limited
Lae, Papua New Guinea
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Liaised with clients, established strong relationships.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Facilitated interdepartmental coordination for smooth operations.
- Tracked expenses in [Software] and met budget targets.
Sales supervisor
Trophy Haus PNG
Lae, Papua New Guinea
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Implemented promotional campaigns, leading to increased product visibility.
- Supervised the sales team, enhancing their performance and productivity.
- Developed new sales strategies for enhanced revenue generation.
- Identified potential markets with detailed research and analysis.
Cashier assistant
MDC Autoparts
Lae, Papua New Guinea
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Ensured accuracy during transactions for error-free cash handling.
- Developed strong rapport with customers through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Provided support during stock replenishment tasks ensuring availability of products for customers at all times.
- Resolved customer complaints and answered queries about store products.
Education
Master of Arts - Law
University of Law
Exeter, Devon 09/2024 -
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Exeter
Exeter 09/2023 - 07/2024
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Brickfields Asia College
Malaysia 03/2022 - 07/2023
A-Levels - Economics, Law, Business
Brickfields Asia College
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 09/2017 - 07/2019
GCSEs - Business, Accounting, Economics, Business
Maz International School
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 07/2012 - 08/2017
Skills
Advanced Legal Research – Proficient in using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other databases to evaluate complex legal sources
Critical Thinking –assessing risk in real-client scenarios and comparing cross-jurisdictional approaches to form reasoned conclusions
Legal Writing & Drafting – Producing high-level legal essays that are well-structured documents concisely and with clarity
Commercial Awareness – Understanding of how legal issues intersect with business, policy, and compliance in real-world contexts
Organisation & Time Management – Strong ability to manage competing deadlines and independently prioritise complex academic and research tasks
Affiliations
- Volunteering
- Photography
- Puzzles/Logic Games
Languages
English
Fluent
Pidgin
Fluent
Timeline
Manager's assistant
JKT Limited
11.2021 - 03.2022
Sales supervisor
Trophy Haus PNG
11.2020 - 08.2021
Cashier assistant
MDC Autoparts
12.2019 - 09.2020
Waitress assistant
Sushi Hiro
10.2018 - 12.2025
Master of Arts - Law
University of Law
09/2024 -
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Exeter
09/2023 - 07/2024
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Brickfields Asia College
03/2022 - 07/2023
A-Levels - Economics, Law, Business
Brickfields Asia College
09/2017 - 07/2019
GCSEs - Business, Accounting, Economics, Business
Maz International School
07/2012 - 08/2017