Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages: Fully fluent in English and Punjabi with excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Sonia Jhally

London

Summary

Aspiring Legal Professional with strong academic training and a proven ability to manage complex projects, conduct in-depth legal research, and support effective decision-making. Skilled in drafting and reviewing legal documents, analysing legislation, and maintaining organised, audit-ready case files to ensure compliance and accuracy. Experienced in collaborating with diverse teams, clients, and stakeholders, aligning objectives and supporting efficient workflow execution.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly in fast-paced environments. Proficient in MS Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, and legal research databases, with the capacity to communicate legal concepts clearly to both legal and non-legal audiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Tutor

Superprof
09.2023 - 08.2025
  • Boosted student performance on standardised tests by sharing targeted test-taking strategies and practice questions during tutoring sessions.
  • Facilitated engaging group discussions on complex legal topics, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills among participants.
  • Established a positive learning environment for tutees by providing consistent encouragement and constructive feedback throughout the tutoring process.
  • Assisted students in creating effective study plans that balanced academic work with other commitments, promoting healthy time management habits.
  • Enhanced subject knowledge and critical thinking by preparing tailored explanations of complex legal principles such as contract, tort, and equity.
  • Improved communication skills through simplifying dense legal terminology into clear and accessible language for students at varying academic levels.
  • Developed mentoring and coaching abilities by supporting students with exam techniques, essay writing strategies and case law analysis.
  • Strengthened adaptability by tailoring tutoring session to the individual learning styles, academic goals, and progress of each student.
  • Built interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy by providing ongoing support, motivation, and construction feedback to help students gain confidence.
  • Improved organisation and time management by balancing multiple students, lesson planning, and academic deadlines.


Notetaker

Randstad
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Strengthened attention to detail by accurately transcribing complex legal content, analysing information, and identifying key issues, arguments, and precedents.
  • Developed strong analytical and organisational skills through summarising extensive legal material into concise, structured and accessible notes.
  • Demonstrated empathy and professionalism by providing tailored support to individuals, ensuring their needs were met with discretion and sensitivity.
  • Adapted quickly to varying subject areas and learning environments, enhancing flexibility and responsiveness.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive personal and academic information, mirroring the ethical standards required in legal practice.

Education

LLM - Law

University of Law
Reading
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Law - Law

University of Reading
Reading
04.2001 -

Skills

Competent and comfortable in fast and high-pressured situations

Confidentiality and safety

Interpersonal skills

Experienced in legal research and analysis such as researching legal issues and applying legal principles to situations

Experience in drafting contracts with clarity and accuracy

Confident in negotiating effectively for reaching favourable outcomes

Confident in advocating effectively for making compelling arguments

Experienced in legal writing for drafting concise legal documents

Confident in problem solving for identifying legal issues and analysing complex problem

Competent and comfortable working with tight deadline

Legal analysis

Legal research

Languages: Fully fluent in English and Punjabi with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Fully fluent in English and Punjabi with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Timeline

Law Tutor

Superprof
09.2023 - 08.2025

Notetaker

Randstad
09.2021 - 03.2023

LLM - Law

University of Law
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Law - Law

University of Reading
04.2001 -
Sonia Jhally