Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Merlin Connew

London, England

Summary

Driven individual with a keen interest in legal practice, particularly intellectual property law. I am determined to contribute effectively to legal teams with my strong research and analytical skills, coupled with excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Intellectual property paralegal (freelance)

Dr Martens
London, London
08.2022 - Current
  • Expanded the companies' infringing shoe database from 4000 to 4500 shoes. This is used internally and by advisory firms to support our correspondence with retailers or other brands.
  • Undertook a wholesale review of the infringing shoe database with IT guidance to ensure that all uploads are fully substantiated with photos and descriptions.
  • Collected evidence for ongoing litigations using diverse modern methods, including Artificial intelligence collator tools.
  • Created internal histories for the brand's operations in particular countries.
  • Closely worked with the archive to identify historical moments where trade dress features are presented.
  • Supported innovation in seasonal sweep practises by acting as the point of contact concerning newly acquired AI tools.


Hospitality assistant

Host Staffing
London
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Strengthened my client-facing skills and confidence.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance overall guest satisfaction.
  • Improved my adaptability to different working environments and practices from gaining experience in numerous venues and roles.
  • I made a good impression, leading to sustained work in Deloitte's Holborn office and the Mermaid Theatre after the management teams contacted Host to request me for a longer-term period.


Labourer

Putney & Sons
Greater London
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Built a stronger appreciation for the merit of hard work by undertaking manual labour.
  • Showed punctuality and reliability, never missed a day of work.
  • Continually upheld high standards of workmanship within set deadlines.

Education

A-Levels -

Fortismere School
London, England
09.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Law LLB

University of Bristol
Bristol
09.2022 - 06.2025

Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Creative problem solving
  • Inquisitive nature for complex intellectual issues
  • Legal reasoning
  • Proficiency for legal research including the potential use of modern tools such as AI
  • Confidence to effectively integrate into a team
  • Operating under strict and tight deadlines
  • Developed commercial understanding by working in house

Certification

Lexis+ UK Legal Research foundation certification

Accomplishments

    Bristol Plus Award:

    Granted to 4% of Bristol Alumni who go above and beyond their course to develop professional skills and hone their employability

    FutureLearn Course - "Unleash Your Potential: Innovation and Enterprise":

    Completed this additional course in my final year of study to expand my understanding of future technological advances and other sector developments.

    Professional Liason Network Mentoring Programme:

    Gained the opportunity to interact and learn from an IP specialist practising in Hong Kong. I acted as the group leader for the mentees, organising group meetings and assisting our mentor in designing tasks to support professional development such as legal memo drafting.

Affiliations

  • Boxing: I spent time in my first and second year at university coaching applicants for The Fighter boxing event.
  • Fashion: I enjoy curating designs and working with materials to produce clothing.
  • Football: I played 6 a side football weekly in the university student league.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Law LLB

University of Bristol
09.2022 - 06.2025

Intellectual property paralegal (freelance)

Dr Martens
08.2022 - Current

Hospitality assistant

Host Staffing
05.2021 - 07.2022

Labourer

Putney & Sons
01.2020 - 06.2022

A-Levels -

Fortismere School
09.2019 - 06.2021
Merlin Connew