Amoy Mcleod has studied law at Anglia Ruskin University since 2013, obtaining a B or higher in most subjects. She has gained legal work experience at Essex Legal Services and Foort Tayler Solicitors, assisting with court documents and client interactions. Additionally, she has commercial experience in tele sales, retail, and food service. Mcleod has enhanced her legal skills through advocacy and mediation courses, and maintains an interest in theatre, travel, and current legal affairs.

1. Amoy Mcleod
6 Morris Road,
Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex
CM2 6EU
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, Work Placement, Dissertation (On Divorce
the law relating to financial settlement still works to the disadvantage of women)
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 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 Para-legal
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
 Build on my presentation and research skills
 Expansion of Public Speaking skills

2. 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
 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
 INTEREST