VICTORIA COTA
London,London
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in case management and client advocacy, focusing on human rights and legal aid. Demonstrates strong communication skills and resilience in high-pressure situations, ensuring effective support for clients. Committed to advancing a career in legal aid, leveraging core competencies to drive positive outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer
IPP Project
London
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Engaged in pilot project aimed at securing justice access for individuals with IPP sentences.
- Reviewed IPP convictions under guidance of Doughty Street barristers.
- Spotted potential appeal grounds, effectively filtering backlog of cases.
- Recommendations assisted barristers in prioritising cases with favourable success rates.
Lead Caseworker
Sequentus Law Clinic
London
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Established defense cases for medical professionals encountering disciplinary challenges.
- Effectively managed late bundles and adjournments to ensure adherence to strict deadlines.
- Crafted submissions that successfully aligned client’s climate activism with professional responsibilities before the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Oversaw a team of four caseworkers following promotion to lead caseworker position.
Caseworker
Amicus ALJ
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Volunteered remotely for Missouri Project, providing legal assistance to Death Row inmates.
- Attended two training weekends focused on effective client interviews.
- Managed substantial case files to compile essential defence elements.
- Analysed educational and medical records to identify mitigating circumstances and abuse of process evidence.
Paralegal
Hôpital Fribourgeois
Switzerland
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed Excel database containing approximately 5,000 contracts for public hospital in Switzerland.
- Completed database independently, finishing one week ahead of schedule.
Legal Intern
L’Étude Swiss Lawyers
Switzerland
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Produced first drafts of skeleton arguments in three languages, earning praise from supervisors for quality.
- Supported defence of client charged with a serious crime, reinforcing dedication to protecting individual rights.
Education
LLM - Bar Vocational Studies
St George’s, University of London
London 09.2024 -
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 10.2021 - 06.2024
Skills
Case management proficiency
Client advocacy
Human rights and legal aid focus
Strong communication skills
Resilience in high-pressure situations
Languages
English
Native
French
Native
German
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Musical Theatre
- Mooting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
IPP Project
05.2025 - 06.2025
LLM - Bar Vocational Studies
St George’s, University of London
09.2024 -
Lead Caseworker
Sequentus Law Clinic
09.2024 - 06.2025
Paralegal
Hôpital Fribourgeois
07.2023 - 08.2023
Legal Intern
L’Étude Swiss Lawyers
07.2022 - 08.2022
Caseworker
Amicus ALJ
01.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Cambridge
10.2021 - 06.2024
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