Nighat Hayat

I have brief work experience in a law firm and I am a Night Shift worker. Through this job, I'm under constant pressure to complete tasks which has strengthened my time management skills. I also have to be attentive when completing my current job as part of my role requires rotating stock with a short shelf life, this skill will be critical when handling cases.

• As part of my third-year studies, I undertook a year-long module - Student Law Office. This essentially involved working on real cases under the supervision of a solicitor. My firm focuses on benefit enquiries and although I didn't personally have the chance to work with a client I still gained valuable skills through a simulated case.
• During 2020 I shadowed a paralegal in a law firm for a month, through I was able to gain insight into the runnings within the office and learnt the importance of following correct procedures when dealing with case