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Magdellah  Lim

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
Magdellah Lim