Marcus Tam
Middlesbrough,North Yorkshire
Summary
Year 12 student studying A-level Law, Politics and History, with a strong interest in the legal profession, public policy and the relationship between law and society. Experienced in political research, policy evaluation, evidence-based analysis and collaborative problem-solving through extracurricular programmes and work experience. A multilingual communicator who enjoys examining complex issues, constructing reasoned arguments and engaging with differing perspectives. Seeking opportunities to gain practical insight into the legal profession and further develop research, analytical and professional skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Political Engagement Programme Participant
State UK
06.2026 - 07.2026
Online Programme |
- Researched local MPs, constituency demographics and key national issues to examine political challenges and opportunities for change.
- Evaluated policy responses to identified problems, working collaboratively to develop structured, practical approaches to achieving change.
- Contributed political perspectives and defended reasoned opinions in discussions, engaging constructively with participants holding differing ideological viewpoints.
- Demonstrated leadership, disciplined communication and collaborative problem-solving by guiding group discussions towards clear objectives and proposed policy solutions.
School Science Technician (work experience)
Nunthorpe Science department- Gary Leach
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared laboratory equipment and solutions and supported practical experiments, including turbidity-based initial-rate investigations and yoghurt production.
- Researched yoghurt production and contributed to improving experimental procedures, formulating hypotheses and planning investigations.
- Analysed pH measurements using quantitative data and graphical methods, integrating scientific observations with mathematical analysis to draw evidence-based conclusions.
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, attention to detail and adherence to laboratory procedures, receiving excellent feedback for attendance, commitment and task performance.
Education
A-Levels - Law, history, politics
Nunthorpe Sixth form
Middlesbrough, MDB2028
GCSEs - GCSEs and Business and Enterprise
Nunthorpe School
Middlesbrough2026
Skills
● Research and Critical Thinking
● Written and Verbal Communication
● Evidence-Based Analysis
● Teamwork and Collaboration
● Organisation and Digital Skills
● interdisciplinary thinking
Hobbies and interests
- Sports: Enjoy playing and following rugby and football, like importance of teamwork
- Politics and Current Affairs: Independently explore political institutions ,maintaining an active interest in developments shaping society.
- Foreign Languages and Cultures: Enjoy learning foreign languages and exploring different cultures.
Timeline
Political Engagement Programme Participant
State UK
06.2026 - 07.2026
School Science Technician (work experience)
Nunthorpe Science department- Gary Leach
07.2025 - 07.2025
A-Levels - Law, history, politics
Nunthorpe Sixth form
GCSEs - GCSEs and Business and Enterprise
Nunthorpe School