MARA BAJESCU CONCITA
Poole,UK
Summary
Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Receptionist
C&M Clinic Aesthetics and Medical
Bournemouth, UK
2024.06 - Current
- Front-of-house responsibilities including client greeting, appointment booking, and professional communication via phone and email.
- Supported smooth daily clinic operations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Internship
Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme
Virtual
2025.12 - 2025.12
I participated in talks, workshops and Q&As with lawyers from leading firms, corresponding written exercises set by ULaw, as well as an employability expo.
Legal Intern
Ellis Jones Solicitors
Bournemouth, UK
2025.07 - 2025.07
- Shadowed solicitors across family, commercial, and litigation departments.
- Observed client meetings and court proceedings, gaining practical exposure to legal practice.
Internship
Legal Cheek Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme
Virtual
2025.03 - 2025.04
The programme gave me the opportunity to complete legal work experience virtually, completing real life tasks created by various law firms.
Virtual Intern
Clifford Chance
Online, Remote
2024.05 - 2024.05
- Completed the global virtual internship with Clifford Chance, focusing on responsible business, advocacy, and financial regulation.
- Enhanced knowledge of international law and client management in a global firm setting.
Virtual Intern
Slaughter and May
Online, Remote
2024.04 - 2024.04
- Completed the virtual internship program on The Forage, focusing on corporate law, M&A, and client advisory exercises.
- Developed understanding of commercial awareness and analytical problem-solving in legal contexts.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Poole, UK
2021.09 - 2022.01
- Delivered efficient customer service in a high-paced environment while maintaining hygiene and teamwork standards.
- Gained resilience, adaptability, and communication skills under pressure.
Education
A-Levels - undefined
St Edward's RC/CE School
Poole 2021.09 - 2023.06
LLB - Law
Royal Holloway, University of London
UK 2023.09 - 2026.06
GCSEs - Secondary School
St Edward's RC/CE School
Poole 2019.01 - 2021.01
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Legal research
- Event coordination
- Administrative support
- Team collaboration
- Reliable punctuality
Languages
Romanian (Native)
Native
English (Fluent)
Fluent
German (Upper Intermediate)
Intermediate
Spanish
Beginner
Work Experience
International Camp, Community Volunteer, Bucharest, Romania June 2024
- Led a volunteer team in organising daily activities for children, ensuring inclusion, safety, and engagement.
- Maintained clear communication with supervisors and supported smooth event coordination.
Extracurricular Activities & Achievements
- Shadowed a Crown Court Judge at Bournemouth Crown Court (Sep 2022) after winning a county-wide legal essay competition about legalisation of euthanasia.
- Published an article on genocide prevention for Genocide Awareness Month (2022), including a survivor interview, for which I received the Lemkin Award.
- Member of the Law Society and Tennis Society. Former Student Governor and Student Leader, contributing to academic and welfare initiatives. Provided peer mental health support through a student-led wellbeing initiative. Participated in the Making HERstory workshop on women's leadership and empowerment in law. Shadowed a Crown Court Judge at Bournemouth Crown Court (Sep 2022) after winning a county-wide legal essay competition. Published an article on genocide prevention for Genocide Awareness Month (2022), including a survivor interview, for which I received the Lemkin Award. Soon-to-be .
- Member of the Law Society and Tennis Society.
- Former Student Governor and Student Leader, contributing to academic and welfare initiatives. Provided peer mental health support through a student-led wellbeing initiative.
- Participated in the Making HERstory workshop on women's leadership and empowerment in law.
Timeline
Internship
Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme
2025.12 - 2025.12
Legal Intern
Ellis Jones Solicitors
2025.07 - 2025.07
Internship
Legal Cheek Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme
2025.03 - 2025.04
Receptionist
C&M Clinic Aesthetics and Medical
2024.06 - Current
Virtual Intern
Clifford Chance
2024.05 - 2024.05
Virtual Intern
Slaughter and May
2024.04 - 2024.04
LLB - Law
Royal Holloway, University of London
2023.09 - 2026.06
A-Levels - undefined
St Edward's RC/CE School
2021.09 - 2023.06
Crew Member
McDonald's
2021.09 - 2022.01
GCSEs - Secondary School
St Edward's RC/CE School
2019.01 - 2021.01