Yurii Yefymenko

Hardworking and driven individual seeks experience in solicitor's firm to build on legal knowledge and experience. Outstanding oral and written abilities for reliable communication and documentation. Analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills for positive, productive outcomes. After witnessing how people throw away opportunities to succeed that I did not have, I became determined to work so hard and pursue the challenge of becoming a lawyer. I am a confident dedicated person; I work hard and will ultimately find a solution. I had to move from Ukraine in 2022 when the conflict with Russia arose. I worked hard to get into the top 2% school in England where I currently study for my A-Level exams which I will undertake in May. My passion for law ignited when I met Gábor, a managing partner of the Erdos Partners Law Firm; since then, I knew I wanted to pursue a future in Law. His attention to detail, and planning, was remarkable. I immediately noticed those skills in him because I see them in myself. Such qualities define a good lawyer and will allow me to endure forward in my career.

Mock Bar Competition: This competition allows schools to take part in a regional head-to-head with other schools to prosecute and defend the cases. I was being encouraged to think critically, develop argumentation and oratory skills, and boost confidence. The tournament promotes interaction with legal experts, thereby helping me improve employment skills. The experience help to gain knowledge of the function of law and the justice system in our society.

Annalies McIver, Waddesdon Church of England School, amciver1@waddesdonschool.com