Zach Dacosta
Bracknell,Berkshire
Summary
As a second year student studying Law and Politics at Bournemouth University, I am applying for a placement at a firm for my gap year (starting September 2025) before finishing my final year. I endeavour to use this experience to jumpstart my legal career and sufficiently guide me in the right direction. I know I will be a valuable asset for a firm due to my interest and passion for the legal field. Additionally, the connections I will be able to make on this placement will be crucial to progressing my legal path. My fascination for politics also aspires me to make a change in the world, whether minor or major I believe that bringing positivity will always make a beneficial difference no matter the setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Waiter
EASTHAMPSTEAD PARK HOTEL
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
05.2023 - 09.2023
- During this job, I was required to coordinate, communicate and challenge a group of students by teaching them soft skills such as teamwork, coordination and communication, all through the lens of sports.
- This was an invaluable experience as I gained insight on how to take criticism and respond in an appropriate manner.
- While working for a hotel, I was to do numerous activities, such as serving people, taking orders and helping move around important boxes of valuable items (Alcohol, food etc) in the back of the hotel.
- From this, I have learnt to be careful with delicate items and overall improve my social skills.
- I was also working long hours, therefore this job taught me how to keep good endurance within long shifts.
- I aim to take this experience to my next job.
Legal assistant
Opentext
Reading, Berkshire
06.2024 - 08.2024
- During my break over summer, I was fortunate to experience what it was like to work in the legal section for the company Opentext.
- My experience taught me how legal teams in companies work especially when revolving around analysing and decoding legal contracts from one party to another.
- Additionally, I received key legal advice on how to act in certain settings in an appropriate manner. This was helped by the coordinated meetings that we had as a legal team, which therefore enhanced my team collaboration and productivity.
- Overall, I am grateful for the experience as it gave me an insight of what is to come in the near future.
Education
GCSEs -
Brakenhale School
United KingdomA-Levels -
Brakenhale Sixth Form
United KingdomSkills
- Analytical thinking and reasoning skills
- Resilient and hard working
- Thorough, paying attention to detail
- Works well as part of a team and independently
- Calm and patient in stressful situations
- Articulate verbal communication skills
Affiliations
- Creating content.
- Reading.
- Music.
Timeline
Legal assistant
Opentext
06.2024 - 08.2024
Waiter
EASTHAMPSTEAD PARK HOTEL
05.2023 - 09.2023
GCSEs -
Brakenhale School
A-Levels -
Brakenhale Sixth Form
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