Brad Lawlor is currently studying for the BPTC at BPP Law School in London. He obtained a first class BA in Law from Oxford University, where he received several academic awards. Through his legal studies and volunteer work, he is passionate about social justice and helping vulnerable people in the legal system. He has extensive legal work experience, including mini pupillages at several barristers' chambers, and has a proven track record of academic excellence as well as extracurricular involvement.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Brad Lawlor
OVERVIEW
I am currently studying the BPTC at BPP Law School(Holborn).Through my legal studies and voluntary work I
have become passionate about social justice and I would like a career where I can help vulnerable people in our
legal system.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Current: BPTC at BPP law School (Holborn)
 BA in Law: Jurisprudence(with Lawin Europe) at Wadham College, University ofOxford 2010-
2014. Graduated with a 1st.
 Administrative Law: 70% Contract Law: 70% Tort Law: 72% Family Law: 71% Land Law: 68%
Trusts: 70% Jurisprudence 66% Constitutional law: 70% EU law: 66% Criminal Law: 68% Roman
law: 66% Medical lawand ethics: 70%
 A-Levels: Mathematics (A*), History(A*), French (A), Law (A*). AS level: Economics (A)
 GCSEs: 10 A*s and 1 A
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Recipient of the Peter Carter prize (highest law degree results at Wadham College 2014)
 Recipient of a Gibbs book prize (one of the best overall performance in examinations in Contract, Tort, Land
and Trusts in the Final Honour School of Law in Trinity term 2014)
 Recipient of the Astbury Scholarship from Middle Temple.
 Won a LRMSP Moot against a team from Hertford College and received the highest individual speaking
mark.
 Secondary School Leavers’ Prize for Academic Performance.
ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Present:
 Tutoring: I tutor students three times a week in subjects ranging from KS2 English to GCSE Mathematics.
I have consistently received the highest feedback possible from each of my students.
 BLAC Family Law Unit: As a volunteer for this pro-bono project, I interview clients on prospective
family law claims and then advise them, in the form of a letter, of the next steps available to him and any
particularly advice they may have requested.
 Article 8 ECHR Project:I volunteer for this project which seeks to make legal representation on behalf of
illegal immigrants using Article 8 arguments. As part of this project, I interview clients, sort and file all
relevant information, draft and send letters of request and help construct legal arguments.
 BPP Student Voice Representative:I was elected as the BPP Student Voice Representative and sit on
one of the highest Academic committees where I express the students’ perspectives on key academic and
educational issues. I am in regular contact with the student body and utilize a range of methods to gather
opinions to present at the committee meetings.
 Mooting: I regularly compete in i moots such as the BPP moot. I am due to take part in the Middle Temple
moot. This year I participated in an international moot which required knowledge of both the French
language and the French legal system. (2010-present)
Previously:
 Administrative Assistant:I worked at the University of Birmingham as an administrative assistant and
dealt particularly with the handling of sensitive information. (June 2014-September 2014)
 Mooting:I regularly competed in inter-collegiate moots at Oxford. I participated in an international moot
which required knowledge of both the French language and the French legal system.

2.  Kids Adventure Oxford: I helped supervise days out for children from difficult backgrounds which has
allowed me to develop both my abilities to lead a team as well as the interpersonal skills required to
communicate with vulnerable people. (2010-2013)
 Access:I provided tours of Wadham College to students from my secondary state school. I also gave
speeches there,encouraging prospective applicants to apply to Oxford.
 Trampolining: I represented Wadham College in severalinter-college trampolining competitions.
 St Mary’s Parish Center:I led group activities for children who attended the local parish. (2009-2012)
 Acorn’s Charity Shop: I was responsible for serving customers, the presentation of the merchandise and
management of the shop floor. (2009-2010)
LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Mini Pupillages
Red Lion Chambers:I spent a week following a criminal barrister involved in a week long case at Snaresbrook
Crown Court. I was able to witness a case from beginning to end and receive invaluable advice on constructing an
effective defence case. (October 2014)
25 Bedford Row: I was able to follow a series of criminal barristers and took an active role in cases ranging from
taking statements from witnesses to discussing the practicalities of a criminal trial.(September 2013)
I also spent a week shadowing Jo Sidhu QC who was involved in a high profile murder case (September 2014)
15 NewBridge Street: I was able to pursue my passion for criminal law and following a series of criminal
barrister for a week allowing me to gain a fuller understanding of the role of a criminal barrister (September 2013)
Essex Court Chambers: I decided to pursue a mini pupillage in the commercial sector so I would have a more
holistic comprehension of what the job entails ; I drafted various legal documents and was present at several
interviews with clients. (August 2013)
Keating Chambers:As part of the Social Mobility Foundation, I was able to shadow a barrister for a week which
allowed me to learn more about the functioning of a barristers’ chamber from the drafting of legal documents to the
interpersonal skills required to deal with clients. (July 2010)
REFERENCES AND ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS
 Available upon request