SONIA GAHLYAN
Ascot,UK
Summary
Motivated law graduate with practical experience in immigration, criminal, and civil law. Completed an internship at Nara Solicitors, gaining exposure to visa applications, sponsor licence processes, and skilled worker visa cases. Demonstrates excellent research, documentation, and client communication skills, with a strong desire to develop a long-term career in UK immigration law.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Paralegal
LEGAL CHAMBERS SOLICITORS
Slough
2025.10 - Current
- Contributed to UK immigration and family law cases by preparing accurate application forms and compliant Home Office submissions.
LEGAL INTERN (IMMIGRATION LAW)
Nara Solicitors
London
2025.10
- Shadowed solicitors specialising in UK immigration law, assisting with visa applications, sponsor licence matters, and skilled worker visa cases.
- Gained hands-on experience in client communication, document preparation, and Home Office submission procedures, while developing a strong understanding of business and personal immigration processes.
SUPERVISOR
Starbucks
2024.05 - 2026.02
- Oversaw store operations, ensuring high standards of customer service and team coordination.
- Developed organisational and multitasking skills transferable to legal administration, such as record accuracy, task delegation, and professional client communication in high-pressure environments.
LEGAL INTERN
Jay Law Associates
2022.06 - 2023.06
- Assisted advocates in the preparation and handling of criminal and civil cases, including drafting and reviewing case files, organising evidence, and attending court proceedings.
- Supported legal research and documentation under senior advocates' supervision, gaining practical insight into litigation strategy, courtroom procedure, and advocacy.
Education
LLM - INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
Brunel University London
BALLB - undefined
Maharishi Dayanand University
IndiaSkills
- Legal Compliance
- Immigration law knowledge
- Case file management
- Legal research
- Data protection compliance
- Visa application processing
LANGUAGES
Hindi (Native), English (Highly proficient).
Timeline
Paralegal
LEGAL CHAMBERS SOLICITORS
2025.10 - Current
LEGAL INTERN (IMMIGRATION LAW)
Nara Solicitors
2025.10
SUPERVISOR
Starbucks
2024.05 - 2026.02
LEGAL INTERN
Jay Law Associates
2022.06 - 2023.06
BALLB - undefined
Maharishi Dayanand University
LLM - INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
Brunel University London