Michelle Allison-O'Guru

• Supported unrepresented witnesses through court proceedings, contributing to 95% improvement in their understanding, based on post-session feedback.
• Participated in court hearings to provide emotional support, assisting in reducing stress and anxiety linked to giving evidence in legal context.
• Handled sensitive, high-pressure conversations with empathy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Established rapport with vulnerable individuals, including victims of domestic abuse and harassment, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Collaborated with solicitors and legal support staff in high-volume general practice, providing legal drafting, evidence management, and case file organisation to facilitate litigation and trial preparation.
• Observed 15+ client consultations and internal meetings, enhancing communication skills and cultivating robust understanding of client care and professional conduct.
• Assisted in discovery process and document review, ensuring compliance with court deadlines and regulatory frameworks.

• Gained exposure to broad range of public law matters, including administrative law, regulatory compliance, public sector contracts, and judicial review.
• Supported preparation of legal documents, case summaries, and internal memos for government litigation and policy work, with over 70% of drafted materials incorporated into senior lawyers' decision-making.
• Conducted legal research on legislation, statutory interpretation, and case law, producing 20+ research notes that informed government positions and public law duties.

Open Day

• World of a Lawyer: Explored legal profession dynamics and roles- Participated in simulated case exercise, 'The Murder Trial', and developed legal analysis, advocacy, and courtroom awareness through immersive role play and case preparation.

• Delivered daily administrative support across conveyancing, family law, and civil matters, ensuring case files remained current, correctly formatted, and submitted promptly.
• Organised and maintained digital and paper-based case records, improving document access and reducing delays during case preparation.
• Managed over 20 client communications daily, addressing queries and escalating complex cases to solicitors as required.
• Used Microsoft Office tools daily to assist with reports, client intake forms, and general case documentation.