Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Achievements, Awards and Interests
References
Timeline
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Meghan Sousa Dias

Guildford,Surrey

Summary

As a second year Law student. Motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to handle confidential information. Driven and willing to take on challenges in order to progress along the Lawyer career path.

Secured and completed an Media Law summer internship following my first year at university, Researched vital information to win a case. Offered a return following excellent feedback.

Proven to be successful in administrative and clerical skills, able to contribute at team meetings whilst understanding the importance of being a good listener.

Working as part of a team, with children, at a holiday academy, developed skills in problem solving and timings whilst being quick witted and responsive.

With a music and theatre background a confidence in public speaking and performance adds a fun element to my skill set.

A strong believer in diversity and equality, thus treating everyone with respect, kindness and compassion.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Internship

New Media Law LLP
09.2024
  • Increasing knowledge and gaining exposure to a wide variety of areas in law including commercial, corporate, data protection, defamation, ADR and litigation, employment, IP, licensing, media finance, real estate and trusts and probate
  • Telephone conversations and emails with clients and colleagues, to gather essential information relevant to a lawyer’s case
  • Specifically, information gathering included, changing, cancelling and reaffirming trademark renewals in different countries, receiving and reviewing copyright witness statements for research, Insolvency confirmations etc
  • Meet and greet potential clients, hospitality and welcoming.

Work placement

Sussex HR Ltd & HR 4 Case Management
06.2022
  • Case reading witness statements and evidence.taking notes on key points
  • Attending client meetings, observing how the HR consultant converses with the client
  • Gained experience with communication skills,a good introduction to the corporate workplace.

Personal Assistant

West Sussex County Council
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Caring for adult with special needs, assisting with all personal care and activities. Encouraging my client to be independent and promote inclusivity.


Holiday club supervisor

The Triangle Leisure Centre
01.2022 - 10.2024
  • Coordinating daily activities for 20-40 children for 8 hours per day during school holidays (team games, arts and crafts, swimming)
  • Managing a team of 5 activity coordinators, planning the activities, ensuring the safe, effective and fun flow of a days schedule.

Seasonal Actor

Tulleys Farm
Turners Hill, West Sussex
10.2021 - 11.2022

Scare Maze actor at Halloween Octoberfest. Performances include a witch and 'electric girl' dancer.

Education

Second year - LLB

University of Surrey
Guildford
09.2023 -

A-Levels - Law, English Language, Media Studies

St Paul’s Catholic College
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Core Studies, Spanish, Media

St Pauls Catholic College
Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Diploma of Higher Education - Media and Entertainment

New Media Law
Soho London
09.2024 - 09.2024

Skills

Case analysis

Legal research

Strong communicator

Networking skills

Debating and mooting

Administration and legal support

Achievements, Awards and Interests

. Published article on the ‘New Media Law LLP' website. -

. https://www.newmedialaw.biz/news/2024/9/18/the-new-era-of-tv-entertainment

. Networking events for New Media Law: JSM Autumn, New Media Law.

. Classical Violin – Grade 6 Trinity College London

. Music Theory – Grade 5 Trinity College London

. Volunteering at ‘Ariel Company Theatre' (Othello's) 5+ years – special needs group.

. Received the annual ‘Gordon Hopkin's Award' for excellence – Ariel Company

 Theatre.

. Musical Theatre – Performed and sang with Ariel Company Theatre– Hawth Theatre.

. Gym membership – attendance 4-5 days a week. 

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Diploma of Higher Education - Media and Entertainment

New Media Law
09.2024 - 09.2024

Internship

New Media Law LLP
09.2024

Second year - LLB

University of Surrey
09.2023 -

Personal Assistant

West Sussex County Council
01.2023 - 10.2024

Work placement

Sussex HR Ltd & HR 4 Case Management
06.2022

Holiday club supervisor

The Triangle Leisure Centre
01.2022 - 10.2024

Seasonal Actor

Tulleys Farm
10.2021 - 11.2022

A-Levels - Law, English Language, Media Studies

St Paul’s Catholic College
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Core Studies, Spanish, Media

St Pauls Catholic College
Meghan Sousa Dias