MARIA KAMAR
Birmingham
Summary
Having recently completed my A Levels, I am excited to begin my
LLB Law and French degree at the University of Bristol. Outside
of academics, I am an enthusiastic learner, constantly seeking
new opportunities to grow and challenge myself, whether through internships, extracurricular activities, or volunteering.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Slaughter and May Commercial Law Job Simulation
Forage
Virtual
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed a job simulation involving a hypothetical transaction for Slaughter and May's commercial law team.
- Pitched the client on the firm's M&A expertise and provided partner recommendations
- Proofread a draft Head of Terms for spelling, grammar, and any missing information
- Summarized key learnings from a conference call to inform a partner about a new client
Work Experience
AXA IM
London
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained insight into the operations of several departments within AXA IM including Legal, Compliance, Information Technology and Real Estate.
- Shadowed professionals in Sales and Marketing as well as Portfolio Management.
- Enhanced my communication skills through interactions with various teams.
Linklaters Legal foundations Job Simulation
Forage
Virtual
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Completed a job simulation where I completed various tasks related to the work of a Linklaters trainee
- Gained insight into pro bono, dispute resolution and banking
- Contributed to the preparation of legal documentation and case research
Education
LLB - Law and French
University of Bristol
Bristol 09/2025 - current/2029
A Levels - English Literature, French, Economics and Mathematics
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Birmingham 09/2023 - 05/2025
GCSEs -
Queensbridge Secondary School
Birmingham 09/2018 - 05/2023
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Time-management
LANGUAGES
English - Native
French - Fluent
Accomplishments
- Wings of Hope Achievement Award
- Organised several Fundraising events for children's education in India and Malawi
- Raised awareness on access to education through a community action project
- Presented our WOHAA journey at Westminster to a panel of judges in the Semi-finals
- National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches
- A Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) qualification
- Covers poolside management, CPR, AED, first aid, and lifesaving techniques
- Academic Achievement Award, 2024
- Issued by King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
- Tudor Rose Award (French), 2025
- Issued by King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
VOLUNTEERING
- Student Volunteer at Kings Heath Library, Birmingham
- 2024-01, 2024-03
- Promoted the Young Adult section of the library.
- Fundraiser for The Wings of Hope Organisation
- 2023-11, 2024-06
- Organised several Fundraising events for children’s education in India and Malawi
- Raised awareness on access to education through a community action project
- Presented our WOHAAs journey at Westminster to a panel of judges in the Semi-finals
- GCSE French Mentor
- 2023-11, 2024-05
- Mentored a GCSE student to help improve their grade in French.
Timeline
Slaughter and May Commercial Law Job Simulation
Forage
09.2025 - 12.2025
Work Experience
AXA IM
08.2024 - 08.2024
Linklaters Legal foundations Job Simulation
Forage
11.2023 - 06.2024
LLB - Law and French
University of Bristol
09/2025 - current/2029
A Levels - English Literature, French, Economics and Mathematics
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
09/2023 - 05/2025
GCSEs -
Queensbridge Secondary School
09/2018 - 05/2023