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JOY KNIGHT
21 Tree Street
French Bay, Auckland 1701
H: (09) 222 2222, M: 021212121 joyk@yahoo.com.au OBJECTIVE
To gain employment as a solicitor in a progressive, forward thinking firm that practices in a range of areas of law at all levels. I am specifically interested in employment, property and resource management law.
EDUCATION
2009
2009
Institute of Legal Professional Studies
Legal Professionals Course – admitted May 2010
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Laws, GPA 5.4
Bachelor of Arts – Management and Organisational Studies (major), GPA 6.7
Transcript available on request
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2008 – 2010 Access Award, The University of Auckland
Invited to do Honours for Bachelor of Arts, The University of Auckland
PRACTICAL LEGAL SKILLS ACQUIRED THROUGH INTERNSHIP AND STUDY
Conveyancing
Sale and Purchase files
Sale of Business
Drafting
Sale and Purchase agreements
Wills, Deeds, Leases
Research
Searching a variety of databases
Manual research using library systems and resources
Written
Opinions, short papers
Research notes
Court documents
Advocacy
Oral submissions
Examination in chief and cross examination
Mooting
Civil Procedure
Case Management
1
Judicial and litigation protocols
Original, Originating, and Interlocutory proceedings
Other
Mediation, Negotiation, Interviewing
GENERAL SKILLS
Communication Skills
Written skills gained through writing opinions, letters to clients and research essays.
Regular interviews with clients, class presentations and group assignments have fostered greater confidence and ability in public speaking.
Clear and well developed communication skills gained through experience in dealing with clients, telephone counselling and mediation.
Time Management and Organisation
Prioritising and scheduling of work, university studies, social events and personal life.
Ability to plan ahead.
Ability to relate to
21 Tree Street
French Bay, Auckland 1701
H: (09) 222 2222, M: 021212121 joyk@yahoo.com.au OBJECTIVE
To gain employment as a solicitor in a progressive, forward thinking firm that practices in a range of areas of law at all levels. I am specifically interested in employment, property and resource management law.
EDUCATION
2009
2009
Institute of Legal Professional Studies
Legal Professionals Course – admitted May 2010
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Laws, GPA 5.4
Bachelor of Arts – Management and Organisational Studies (major), GPA 6.7
Transcript available on request
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2008 – 2010 Access Award, The University of Auckland
Invited to do Honours for Bachelor of Arts, The University of Auckland
PRACTICAL LEGAL SKILLS ACQUIRED THROUGH INTERNSHIP AND STUDY
Conveyancing
Sale and Purchase files
Sale of Business
Drafting
Sale and Purchase agreements
Wills, Deeds, Leases
Research
Searching a variety of databases
Manual research using library systems and resources
Written
Opinions, short papers
Research notes
Court documents
Advocacy
Oral submissions
Examination in chief and cross examination
Mooting
Civil Procedure
Case Management
1
Judicial and litigation protocols
Original, Originating, and Interlocutory proceedings
Other
Mediation, Negotiation, Interviewing
GENERAL SKILLS
Communication Skills
Written skills gained through writing opinions, letters to clients and research essays.
Regular interviews with clients, class presentations and group assignments have fostered greater confidence and ability in public speaking.
Clear and well developed communication skills gained through experience in dealing with clients, telephone counselling and mediation.
Time Management and Organisation
Prioritising and scheduling of work, university studies, social events and personal life.
Ability to plan ahead.
Ability to relate to