Megan Smith

Law graduate with proven ability to efficiently complete tasks with speed and accuracy. Expertise in legal research, client interviews, and case preparation, leading to successful outcomes in diverse legal environments. Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills enhance performance in high-pressure situations.

• Mooting, Compiling and presenting bundles based off real-life legal cases, Researched case law in a breadth of legal areas, Worked in a team in both the senior and junior roles, developing management experience, Defended case in an English legal style, citing case law and developing counter-arguments in real time
• Legal Debating, Finalist in law-school-wide competition debating legal, political, and moral current affairs in the Westminster style, Researched novel topics under time pressure to present for debate, Employed rhetorical techniques to defend and deliver convincing arguments in reply to on-the-spot questions
• Fragomen virtual session on corporate immigration: attended the first session of Fragomen’s virtual corporate immigration series, gained insights from Louise Haycock on the firm’s structure and key practice areas, learned from Jennifer Gray and Aisha Shahid on career journeys and experiences in immigration law, developed an understanding of the scope of work within a leading immigration firm
• Work experience – Browne Jacobson: Completed a structured work experience program, gained expert insight into various areas of law from multiple speakers, learned about career pathways within the legal profession, participated in an engaging and well-planned itinerary
• Pro bono – advocacy for families impacted by school policing: advocated for families affected by incidents involving school policing, ensured access to essential assistance and support, contributed toward the pursuit of liberatory education, collaborated with a skilled pro bono team under the guidance of the attorney projects coordinator
• Student intern – The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro: Supported organizational projects and community initiatives, worked under the leadership of Aaron Nelson, developed an understanding of local economic and civic development work