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Sanaa Ashif

Blackburn,United Kingdom

Summary

Well-rounded student, studying A Level Law, which I am actively working to pursue as my career, as well as Psychology and Sociology, who is able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, supported by outstanding GCSE English results. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure, efficiently prioritising tasks to meet high standards within time constraints. Adept at team building and individual work, with a sufficient understanding of technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Notable achievements of mine include the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award for resilience and endurance development, the Star Citizen Award for perfect attendance and behaviour, and awards in Computer Science and Citizenship.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Mosque Volunteer

Masjid E Irfan
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Fostered a positive and harmonious learning environment through effective classroom management techniques, despite challenging situations.
  • Supervised students during breaks and "free time".
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects within the mosque curriculum.

Admin Assistant

Waterside Creative
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
08.2023 - Current
  • Performed bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing and expense tracking.
  • Organised client meetings and prepared agendas through efficient diary management.
  • Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.

Manufacturing assistant/Shop Assistant

Nuhr Home
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
10.2023 - Current
  • Handled raw materials responsibly, reducing wastage substantially.
  • Coordinated with team members for seamless workflow.
  • Enhanced product quality with diligent inspection of finished goods (candles, reed diffusers, perfumes, incense)
  • Complied strictly to safety regulations, ensuring a hazard-free workspace.
  • Shipped finished products and orders carefully after thorough checking and packaging efforts.
  • Assisted customers in finding desired items to enhance their shopping experience within the shop.
  • Maintained clean, appealing shop environment for comfortable shopping experience.
  • Packed and wrapped gifts with decorative details (gift bags/personalised gift tags and notes) to match customer preferences.

Work Experience in Legal

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Reviewed and analysed complex legal documents to advise on dispute resolution cases.
  • Performed administrative tasks to facilitate smooth office operations, such as scanning and filing.
  • Shadowed experienced lawyers for practical exposure to litigation processes.
  • Shadowed client consultations within Adults' Social Care and Property departments.
  • Handled confidential materials responsibly maintaining integrity and trust within the firm.
  • Assessed and summarised legal reports.

Work Experience

Curtis Law
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Shadowed in client consultations, provided valuable input based on research findings.
  • Shadowed experienced lawyers in Family, Clinical Negligence, Conveyancing and Industrial Diseases for practical exposure to litigation processes.
  • Handled confidential materials responsibly maintaining integrity and trust within the firm.
  • Enhanced understanding of legal procedures by conducting research on relevant case laws.
  • Performed administrative tasks to facilitate smooth office operations, such as scanning and filing, as well as drafting email templates for colleagues.
  • Reviewed and analysed complex legal documents to advise in dispute resolution cases.

Job Simulation on Forage (Corporate Law)

DLA Piper
Virtual , Virtual
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Completed a job simulation involving M&A legal processes and due diligence for the Corporate M&A team at DLA Piper, focusing on high-stakes acquisitions in the health tech sector.
  • Conducted in-depth analyses of disclosure schedules against representations and warranties, identifying and addressing inconsistencies to mitigate legal and financial risks, ensuring a comprehensive due diligence process.
  • Drafted critical legal documents, including Letters of Intent and Workflow Logs, and evaluated key contractual elements such as intellectual property ownership, regulatory compliance, and material liabilities.
  • Applied advanced organisational techniques to track and prioritise high-risk items during legal reviews, using structured reporting to deliver actionable insights and recommendations to senior associates.

Solicitor Apprentice Job Simulation on Forage

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Virtual, Virtual
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Completed a job simulation involving contract dispute resolution for the Dispute Resolution team at HSF Kramer.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research, identifying relevant case law and precedents to support client positions.
  • Analysed and synthesised complex legal information, drafting clear and concise legal memos that highlighted key findings and strategic recommendations.
  • Developed strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, effectively applying legal principles to real-world scenarios and proposing actionable solutions to client disputes.

Education

GCSEs -

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
09.2019 - 06.2024

A-Levels - Law, Psychology, Sociology

Cardinal Newman College
Preston, Lancashire
09.2024 -

Skills

  • Strategic researching - Able to use previous appropriate and relevant case studies to influence the way I may handle situations/cases I am presented with
  • Confidentiality maintenance - I comply with all confidentiality regulations when handling documents, to ensure there are no breaches
  • Customer Service - Extremely confident, and able to speak well with anyone I come across, articulating my words eloquently and with certainty
  • Calm under pressure - Can efficiently prioritise my workload to ensure that all tasks are completed to the absolute best of my ability, no matter how many there are Able to keep track of my time, ensuring that all are completed to a high standard, even within time constraints
  • Communication skills - I’m a good listener and think I am well spoken Able to speak with clarity and have excellent writing skills, as demonstrated in my GCSE English grades, in which I scored 1 mark off of full marks
  • Team building - Able to work efficiently as part of a team, willing to hear each members’ thoughts and ideas on any given situation and can also work individually when needs be
  • Sufficient understanding of technology - Quick learner of different software and proficient in Microsoft Office

Certification

  • DLA Piper M&A for AI Innovation Job Simulation on Forage (Corporate Law) - July 2025
  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Solicitor Apprentice Job Simulation on Forage - July 2025

Accomplishments

  • Star Citizen Award – 100% attendance and no behaviour points - 2022
  • Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award - 2023
  • Exceptional Achievement Certificates – Computer Science, Citizenship - 2023
  • CyberFirst Girls Competition - 2023

Timeline

Work Experience

Curtis Law
07.2025 - 07.2025

Job Simulation on Forage (Corporate Law)

DLA Piper
07.2025 - 07.2025

Solicitor Apprentice Job Simulation on Forage

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
07.2025 - 07.2025

A-Levels - Law, Psychology, Sociology

Cardinal Newman College
09.2024 -

Work Experience in Legal

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
07.2024 - 07.2024

Manufacturing assistant/Shop Assistant

Nuhr Home
10.2023 - Current

Admin Assistant

Waterside Creative
08.2023 - Current

Mosque Volunteer

Masjid E Irfan
09.2022 - 06.2024

GCSEs -

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
09.2019 - 06.2024

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