NICOLE
EDUCATION
Desautels International Business Law Exchange Program, University of Oxford
2019
Israeli and International Law Exchange Program, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2019
J.D. Candidate, 2021, Robson Hall Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba
2018 - present
University of Manitoba Exchange Program, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours, Gender Studies, University of Manitoba
2017
2013 - 2018
ACADEMIC HONORS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Academically among the top 25 students entering third-year law
2020
Robson Hall Negotiation Finalist
Selected to compete at the Robson Hall Negotiation Competition in October
2020
UMSU Scholarship
Awarded to full-time students demonstrating excellent academic achievement
Carla Thorlakson Student Exchange Award
Awarded to an undergraduate student who has been ranked at the top of the
ICS Exchange application process at the University of Manitoba
2017, 2016, 2015
2016
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Secretary, Board of Directors, Zig Zag Yacht Club
Member of the Governance Committee
Alumni Association Board Member,
Actively involved in promoting various SJR Alumni Association initiatives
Volunteer, Winnipeg Harvest
Facilitated the completion of income tax submissions for clients
Volunteer, Legal Help Centre
Regularly participated in interviewing clients and consulting lawyers
concerning small civil claims and family legal matters
Legal Researcher, Pro Bono Students Canada
Comprehensively conducted legal research concerning sex workers in Canada
English Instructor, International Volunteer Headquarters - Indonesia
Participated in a volunteer abroad program located in Bali, Indonesia
Administered English language lessons for the duration of four weeks
English Instructor, Outreach 360 Dominican Republic
Participated in a volunteer abroad programs located in the Dominican Republic
Administered English language lessons for the duration of two weeks
January 2020 present
May 2020 - present
January 2020 March 2020
May 2019 - May
2020
September 2018 June 2019
2014
2011, 2012
NICOLE WILSON
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Team Lead, Legal Help Centre
Provide various supports for externship students, including responding to
drafting and procedural questions to ensure timely progression of client files
September 2020 Present
Summer Student, Legal Help Centre
Individually managed ten family and civil law cases concurrently
Proficiently interviewed and maintained communications with clients regularly
Customarily drafted requisite court documents for clients, occasionally
appearing as a Friend of the Court on their behalf
May 2020 September 2020
Writing Tutor, Academic Learning Centre, University of Manitoba
Constructively aided undergraduate and graduate students with essay research
and writing skills
December 2018 June 2020
Guest Experience Associate, Thermea
Attentively responded to customer service related inquiries
January 2019
2018 August 2018
Special Event Staff, Ice Castles Winnipeg
Was answerable to all customer service related inquiries including, but not
limited to, selling event tickets and fostering brand promotion
January 2018 March 2018
Program Manager and Administrator, Zig Zag Yacht Club
Zig Yacht Yacht Club is a not-for-profit community recreational organization located
in Clearwater Bay on Lake of the Woods, Ontario.
Competently lead and managed six employees along with performing all
administrative, accounting, customer service and office tasks
Additional responsibilities included processing invoices, collecting payment,
basic accounting tasks, issuing payroll, training employees and event planning
May 2017 September 2017,
External Marketing and Promotions, Duraco Windows
Facilitated brand promotion at local sports events including, but not limited to,
interacting with prospective clients and distributing merchandise
June 2016 August 2017
Sailing Instructor, Zig Zag Yacht Club
Developed and administered creative and dynamic programs and games for
individuals aged 5-65
June 2013 August 2013
April 2014 September 2015
LANGUAGES
Oral proficiency in French
INTERESTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Former member of the Canadian National Dance Team competing at the World Championships in
Graz, Austria, Vancouver, Toronto and New York City
Robson Hall Curling League participant
Taylor Tennis Club Tennis League participant
Law Soccer League participant
Regularly enrolled in various art classes at the Winnipeg Art Gallery
Passionate about travelling and experiencing new cultures, having visited 38 countries to date