This document is a CV for Amoy Mcleod, outlining her education, qualifications, employment history and skills. She has a law degree from Anglia Ruskin University and relevant legal work experience, including at Essex Legal Services and Cambridgeshire Independent Advocacy Service. Her experience also includes commercial roles at Tesco and Weatherspoon. She lists strong communication, research, and time management skills.

1. Amoy Mcleod
90 Ching Way,
Chingford, London
E4 8YF
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/amoy-mcleod-031798b3
Email: Amcleod1994@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile: 07872896985
Education and qualification
September 2013- Present Anglia Ruskin University- LLB Law
 First year: Constitutional & Administrative Law (B), Legal Methods and Skills (A), Criminal Law (B), Contract Law (B)
 Second Year: Family Law (B), Tort Law (B), European Law (B), Spanish (C),
 Final Year: Land Law (B), Civil Litigation (B), Employment Law (B), Work Placement (B), Dissertation (On Divorce the
law relating to financial settlement still works to the disadvantage of women) (B), Child Law (B)
2009- 2013 Chelmer Valley High School, Chelmsford
 A-Levels: Drama (B), Business Studies (B), Sociology (C)
 GCSE: English (C), Drama (B), Science (C), Business Studies (B), Math (C),
Technology (B), ICT (A)
Employment History
Legal Work experience
10 February- April - 2016 Essex Legal Services- Chelmsford
 Attending Court hearings
 Filing court documents
 Liaising with clients
 Researching any information in regards to child law cases
 Sending emails to ensure that solicitors are aware of important dates
 Part taking in case worker duties
 Shadowed a Paralegal
Sept 2014 – Oct 2015 Research Assistant Cambridgeshire Independent Advocacy Service
 Typing letters and legal documents
 Liaising with clients
 Sending Professional correspondence through post and via email
 Aiding the advocates in researching any relevant legislation in relation to mental health law.
 Taking and documentation of referrals.
 In-charge of the advocate’s diaries and making sure feedbacks are collected and collated
20-25 August 2012 Foort Tayler Solicitors Essex
 Shadowed a family solicitor in court
 Listening in on client meeting
 Organised cases through the filing and management
 Research cases
 Sign and post letters
Additional Experience
October 2013- November 2013 Advocacy Course Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
 Participating in this course as presented me with the opportunity and understanding of what it is like presenting a case before
the court.
 Applying the law to practical scenarios
March 2014- May 2014 Mooting Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
 Aided to my mooting assignments
 Mooting competitions with other universities
October 2011 Legal Debate Gepp & Sons Solicitor, Chelmsford
 Aid in building confidence

2.  Build on my presentation and research skills
 Expansion of Public Speaking skills
October 2014- November 2014 Negotiation Skills Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
 Negotiating on behalf of a client
 Provide an understanding on how to follow clients wishes and obeying them
2014- Present 2015 Appropriate Adult, YMCA, Cambridge
 Appearing on behalf of vulnerable adults
 Ensuring the rights those individual is being met
 Insight into the criminal justice system
 Speaking to police officers and detainee’s solicitors
November 2015-December 2015 Family Mediation Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
 Provided an insight into how mediation work
 Playing the role of mediators and client
Sept 2014 – Nov 2014: International student buddy Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
 Contacted and informed the student prior to arriving in the UK, about accommodation, transportation and living expenses
 Aided the smooth arrival and transition into life in the UK
Commercial Work Experience
April 2012- September 2012 Telesales Agent Affinity Will, Chelmsford
 Calling clients to confirm solicitor’s visit
 Signing and posting letters to clients
 Booking appointments for solicitors
April 2013 – September 2013 Customer Assistant Tesco, Chelmsford
 Assisting customers
 Providing customer service
 Training new staff
July 2014 –Present Kitchen Associate Weatherspoon’s, Cambridge & London
 Maintaining a clean environment
 Cooking and preparing food
 Effectively keeping stock control
 Meeting the time limit
Skills
 Communication Skills/ Dealing with a wide range of people
 I.T Skills
 Problem solving Skills
 Ability to operate with integrity and confidentiality
 Time managing skills
 Excellent advocacy and presentation skills
 Languages: English (Native), French (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Achievements
 2015: I attended a six weeks course in mediation skill for which I attained a certificate
 2014: I attended and attained a certificate level in advocacy and negotiation skills
 2013: Securing Westlaw and Lexis Nexus research certificate showcase my ability to utilise different legal databases
Interest
 The Theatre/ Performing
 Travelling: Travelling on volunteering expedition
 Awareness: I enjoy keeping up to date with any legal journals, relevant news and parliamentary debate
References : Available on Request
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