1. Dan Webster
17 The Meadows, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8AN
Mobile: 07572866838 E-mail: djwebster.law@gmail.com
Trilingual 2:1 Law graduate from Durham University – Advice and Information volunteer at Liberty –
Legal Administrative Assistant at Leigh Day Solicitors
Academic qualifications
Upper Second Class LLB Law degree from Durham University (average 61%)
2015-16 (64%): Interscholastic Mooting (68), International Human Rights (63), Comparative Constitutional
Law (59), French module1 (69), Dissertation on counter-terrorismand human rights (62)
2014-15 (56%): Public International Law (67), Advanced Issues in Public Law (66), Land Law (55), Trusts and
Equity (41), Criminal Law(40), French module2 (68)
First year modules: Legal Skills,UK and EU Constitutional Law,Individual and State, Tort Law and Contract Law
Cranbrook School, Kent (2008-13)
4 A-levels (2012-13): French (A*), Economics (A), English Language(A), German (A)
2 AS-levels (2012): Government and Politics(B),Critical Thinking(B)
13 GCSEs (2009-11): 4 A*s (Maths, Physics,German,Latin), 6 As, 3 Bs
Education in Germany (2000-08) – secondary school CJDChristophorusschule Droyßig (2005-08)
Legal work
Jan 2017: Legal Administrative Assistant at Leigh Day Solicitors, London
Start work in the Clinical Negligence department performing various administrative tasks
Nov 2016-present: Voluntary paralegal at Visa Legal Immigration Specialists, London
Assist experienced Immigration paralegals with casework and administrative work
Oct 2016-present: Advice and Information Volunteer at Liberty, London
Carry out legal research and advise clients on possible claims for human rights abuses
Jan 2016: Work placement at Tuckers Solicitors, London (Criminal Defence)
Attended court hearings and client meetings and did casework for Nick Inge, partner
Aug 2015: Mini pupillage at 5 King’s Bench Walk Chambers, London (Crime, Family Law)
Attended final five days of fraud trial at Old Bailey and full two-day assault trial
Jul 2015: Mini pupillage at Great James Street Chambers, London (Crime, Immigration Law)
Attended full three-day drugs trial and several extradition hearings
Vacation scheme at Brachers Solicitors, Maidstone, Kent
Worked in Personal Injury, Family and Private Client departments
Sep 2013: Work placement at Whitehead Monckton Solicitors, Tenterden, Kent
Extra-curricular and pro bono
 Families in Care project (2015-16) – acted as volunteer advocate for parents in childcareproceedings
 Van Mildert Prison Project (2014-16) – mentored children atyoung offenders’ institutein County Durham
 Human Rights Editor of Durham University Pro Bono Society Blog (2015-16) – wrote and edited articles
 DU Mock Trial Society (2014-16) – participated in mock trials and workshops for prospectivestudents
 JCR Vice Chair at Van Mildert College (2015-16) – impartial role in providing independent scrutiny of JCR
politics,chairinginterviews and helpingto ensure fairness in JCRcommittees and societies
 Van Mildert College Debate Society (2015-16) – participated in debates on topics such as EU referendum
1 French Language 2 (post-A level + 1)
2 French Stage 4 (post-A level)

2.  Researcher for DU’s Lawyers Without Borders Pro Bono Project (2015) – conducted independent research
on disability rights in MiddleEastand produced report for Lawyers Without Borders
 Trans-Andes Expedition to Ecuador (2013) – Dorset Expeditionary Society trip including hiking, mountain
bikingand trekking through rain forest – assigned responsibility for group security
Awards
 JCR Special Award 2016 for contribution to college life at Van Mildert in various positions,including as JCR
Vice Chair,a member of Van Mildert Prison Projectand Presidentof the Van Mildert TableTennis Club
 Cranbrook School Work Experience Award 2012 for various work placements in journalism which included
interviewingDame Kelly Holmes at a charity event on behalf of Kent Sport
Publications
 ‘Perhaps the world needs Donald Trump. But we will have to learn our lessons the hard way’ (Nov 2016)
on Liberal Democrat Voice at http://www.libdemvoice.org/perhaps-the-world-needs-donald-trump-but-
we-will-have-to-learn-our-lessons-the-hard-way-52428.html
 ‘Broken Britain in Danger of Losing Relevance’ (Oct 2015) on Liberal Democrat Voice at
http://www.libdemvoice.org/the-conservatives-are-trampling-on-churchills-legacy-47729.html
 Blog on current affairs with focus on civil liberties athttps://djwebsterlaw.wordpress.com
Memberships
 Liberal Democrat Party (since March 2012), Liberal Youth and Lib Dem Lawyers Association, Reprieve
skills bank (sinceMarch 2014), Liberty(sinceJanuary 2015),Justice (sinceMarch 2015)
Languages
 German (fluent)
 French (advanced)
Other employment
 Member of Waiting and Bar Staff at Chart Hills Golf Club (July 2014-December 2016)
 Member of Team Bar at Van Mildert College, Durham University (May 2014-June 2016)
 Open Day Ambassador for Durham University (June 2014-September 2015)
 Freshers’ Representative at Van Mildert College (September-October 2014)
 Member of Retail Staff at Summer Congregation, Durham University (June 2014)