Emily Hughes
2 High Street, Newtown, Powys
Tel: 01234 56789 Mobile: 075678 65321 Email: ehughes@thismail.com
Linked in profile: www.linkedin.com/pub/emilyhughes/19/683/542
A highly motivated Law graduate with the ability to produce work accurately and to a high
standard, as evidenced by vacation legal work experience. Additional interpersonal skills
developed through part time employment in a customer-focused environment.
EDUCATION
2011-2015:
LLB (Hons) 2:1
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Swansea University
Subjects studied include: Applied Jurisprudence (68%), Criminal Evidence (65%),
International Criminal Law (75%), Recourse to Force in International Law (80%), Legal
History of Wales (62%) and Family Law (60%)
Developed good time management skills as a result of meeting academic deadlines
alongside my part time job and volunteer position
Excellent communication and presentations skills demonstrated during my role as
Student Ambassador, providing tours and promoting higher education opportunities to
school pupils
2004-2011:
Newton Comprehensive School and Sixth Form, Newtown, Powys
 A Levels: Maths B, Law A, Economics B
 9 GCSEs: grades A-C including Maths, English and Science
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
June – August 2014:
Smith & Jones Partners, Newtown, Powys
Legal Clerical Assistant (3 month paid summer internships)
Gained an insight into the legal profession through:
 Attended Magistrates and Crown Court hearings with partners
 Researched issues for clients on regulatory matters and took notes during client
interviews
 Developed good interpersonal skills through working with a team of solicitors and
administrative staff
 Evidenced a good eye for detail, through preparing client invoices and updating
company IT database to record information daily
2013 – Present:
Citizen Advice Bureau
Voluntary Adviser (Part Time unpaid 1 day per week)
 Demonstrated excellent communication skills through helping a wide range of clients
with issues such as debt, benefits, immigration and housing via the telephone and in
person
 Treated information and data confidentially, updating IT systems and web resources
 Explained impartially suitable options for clients and identifying the appropriate
resources to assist them
Law CV: SEA 2015 Swansea University
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OTHER EMPLOYMENT
2012-2014:
The Farmers’ Arms, Swansea
Bar Staff (part time during academic study)
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Developed excellent oral communication skills and learned to adapt style to suit
customer
Worked effectively as part of a team to organise work rotas and day-to-day bar
management
Prioritised workload when covering restaurant and bar
Completed cash reconciliation accurately at the end of each shift
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
2012-2014
Secretary of Law Society Swansea University
 Confident public speaker demonstrated through chairing society meetings
and debating events
 Effectively planned and co-ordinated events throughout the academic year
alongside committee members
 Organised a series of guest speakers from UK law firms to address members
at Society dinners and provide insight on current legal issues
 Liaised with Student Union on Society procedures and marketing events
effectively
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Music
Sport
Achieved Swansea University Employability Award: GOLD level in 2014
Piano and Violin - Grade 8
 Dedication and commitment necessary for attaining level in both
instruments
 Played in both Youth and County orchestras, regularly competing in national
championships
Member of the University Ladies’ Volleyball Squad
 Effective team working and communication skills between all members of
the squad resulted in winning Welsh Varsity in 2015
 Enhanced time management skills and demonstrated commitment through
managing training obligations and matches with study, part time work and
extra-curricular activities
REFERENCES
Professor Marc Jones
Senior Lecture, College of Law
Swansea University
Singleton Campus, Swansea
SA2 8PP
Tel: 01789 889452
Email: M.A.Jones@swansea.ac.uk
Law CV: SEA 2015 Swansea University
Howard Smith (Partner)
Smith & Jones Partners
78 Margam Street
Newton, Poweys
CF55 8PJ
Tel: 01639 963741
Email: howard.smith@smithandjones.com
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