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Michael Flanagan

Dundrum,County Down

Summary

Energetic employee with extensive IT skills and experience in strategic planning, working in a team and under high-pressure environments. Adept at communication, problem solving, and maintaining calm under pressure, ensuring exceptional customer service and quality work. Skilled in multitasking and resourcefulness, with a keen attention to detail and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive a strong legal career.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Intern

A&L Goodbody
Belfast, Northern Ireland
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Document review relating to loan agreements.
  • Training in relation to working with clients and managing client expectations.
  • Took part in negotiating exercises.
  • Created a presentation on inclusivity in the legal field and how a firm can promote inclusion.

Commercial Technology Job Simulation

A&L Goodbody
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • I completed a job simulation involving a data breach for A&L Goodbody's Commercial Technology team.
  • I drafted an internal memorandum advising the client's notification obligations under GDPR.
  • I prepared a draft of the pro-forma subject notification letter.
  • I created PowerPoint slides to prepare for the partner's meeting with the client.

Mentee

Aspiring Solicitors
Belfast, Down
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Was mentored by a solicitor at A&L Goodbody on the following.
  • Commercial Awareness.
  • Interview and Application Strategies.
  • The basics of commercial law.
  • Group Interviews.

Commercial Law Job Simulation

Kennedy's
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • I completed a job simulation involving commercial Law and litigated claims for Kennedy's legal team.
  • Reviewed and analysed communication documents, contracts, and force majeure clauses in various commercial claims.
  • I provided clear and effective communication in addressing legal claims.

Production Operator

Whitewater Brewery
08.2021 - 10.2022

Teamwork - Regularly worked with others to complete day-to-day tasks.

  • Attention to Detail - While working at Whitewater, I was placed at the production machines, which required much attention to each movement they made so that I could anticipate and catch problems before they had any impactful effect.
  • Effective Communication - Communication is key when working at Whitewater to ensure effective and efficient work.
  • Document Management & Review - I managed and reviewed documentation of production and Brewing reports throughout every part of the brewery; I also created an automated spreadsheet and organised a paper filing system to organise the records for prior and future years in Excel.
  • Leadership - I was occasionally left in charge of a team to complete production and day-to-day tasks.

Education

LLB Hons - Law

Ulster University
Belfast
09.2022 - 07.2025

GCSE and A Levels -

St Malachy's High School
09.2014 - 07.2021

Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Extensive IT Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Multitasking
  • Resourcefulness
  • Calm under pressure
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 11/15/02
  • Nationality: Northern Irish

Accomplishments

  • I was awarded a prize for being the 'top boy' in my year for ICT.
  • I obtained a GCSE award for Computer Science.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Intern

A&L Goodbody
06.2024 - 06.2024

Commercial Technology Job Simulation

A&L Goodbody
06.2024 - 06.2024

Mentee

Aspiring Solicitors
02.2024 - 04.2024

Commercial Law Job Simulation

Kennedy's
11.2023 - 11.2023

LLB Hons - Law

Ulster University
09.2022 - 07.2025

Production Operator

Whitewater Brewery
08.2021 - 10.2022

GCSE and A Levels -

St Malachy's High School
09.2014 - 07.2021
Michael Flanagan