zainab hassan

* Charities Property sale and purchase transactions both commercial and residential experience * Directly liaised with clients to ensure updates are communicated and client relationships maintained * Drafting various reports on title both freehold and leasehold properties with minimal supervision * Submission of applications via Land Registry portal such as FR1, AP1, Replies to requisitions * Acting in accordance with SRA Requirements and to act in the clients’ best interests * Business development opportunities through social media and careers fair attendance

I have joined the Interview Team to collaborate and work with students, trainees, Solicitors who can share their experiences and advice to aspiring lawyers. My recent interview can be accessed via the following link: https://thestudentlawyer.com/2019/11/13/interview-with-harry-clark-future-trainee-at-baker-mckenzie/

I attended the TLT Live open evening in their London offices. It was an extremely innovative and engaging event where the group was divided into teams and we worked through 4 client matters as a team whilst building and working on our skills.

I attended the Women in Law Panel which celebrated 100 years of women in the legal profession. The panel was made up of inspiring individuals who shared their experiences, both in private practice and in-house.

I attended the Networking event which compromised of various workshops led by law firms and professionals in the legal industry. This included application form workshops, CV and interview workshops.

I attended an all day interactive diversity forum, with different workshops led by professionals. The forum hinged on one's ability to embrace their own uniqueness and being proud of your own personal brand.

I attended a diversity session led by professionals in the legal industry which was organised by the BAME Diversity Forum at Dentons. The challenges one faces due to ethnicity and overcoming such challenges were discussed. The idea behind BP Fusion is to create a more inclusive environment and build awareness of ethnic backgrounds.

I was accepted to attend the Macfarlanes City Law Presentation where senior partner, Chris Martin gave a useful overview and comparison between the law in the past, the present and what it would look like in the future having held the position for 12 years.

I attended the JLD Forum at Chancery Lane, London. This was an interactive, all-day networking event which consisted of networking tips, application advice and Commercial awareness session.

I attended an evening Networking session which discussed the firm's report on Digital Regulation. Different types of Regulation proposals were discussed and the driving medium behind any proposals, being consumers, was identified.

* Accreditation schemes promote high standards in the legal service provision and ensure that clients are easily able to identify legal practitioners with proven competency in given areas of law. * Investigating and making decisions on the award of accreditation for both firm based and individual applicants. * Ensure scheme members maintain relevant standards of competency and expertise by undertaking periodic audits and re-accreditation assessments * Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the accreditation schemes, working alongside product development and operational teams within the organisation. * Assess firms using knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules * Analyse facts and evaluate options critically * Use Advanced analytical and problem solving skills when assessing an application * Exercise effective report writing skills * Work proactively, within tight and challenging timeframes

* Representing the University at events * Speaking with potential incoming students who want to find out more about the courses and university * Representing my classmates during meetings with the Student Committee * Communicate with the Student Committee to feedback concerns and improvements to be made

* Providing general administrative support to colleagues * Drafting letters to clients, law firms, Banks and Courts * Amending and proof-reading leases, mortgage reports, pre-contract agreements * Researching Mortgage lender requirements using CML Handbook * Ensuring Insurance Policies are in accordance with CML Requirements * Contacting Local Authorities in relation to planned permission applications and Railway schemes * Answering phone calls and transferring callers on to relevant staff * Dealing with all general emails & incoming calls on behalf of the department * Collecting outgoing post for franking * Collecting & sorting out the post * Accurate data entry and keeping of records * Photocopying & printing large batches of documentation * Greeting visitors to the office in a professional and friendly manner

Engaged in a conference telephone call with the client to extract necessary information by asking relevant questions in order to correctly advice client as to his options and rights Researched the relevant area of law through legal databases to draft a letter of advice for client

Training to advise Clients on Housing issues which include making homelessness applications to Local Authority, Support in finding a place to rent, advise on application to bidding on a property on the Housing Register - Advise on Tenancy Deposit schemes and the Landlord's duties towards Tenants, what can be done if the Landlord does not follow the procedure

* Assist clients with their enquiries in relation to the main areas of expertise including, debt, housing, benefits, consumer, family, immigration * Assess urgency in client's case to book an appointment to see legal adviser or signpost them to pro-bono solicitor for free one-off advice * Assist clients in finding the right solution for their enquiry by using another agency or giving assisted information * Answer phone calls on Advice-line which covers 6 boroughs, including Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hounslow, Merton, Wandsworth * Research enquiry areas to be aware of help that could be delivered for clients

* Processing Conveyancing Quality Scheme Application Forms by undertaking requisite data entry * Completing necessary searches on the Law Firm and Partners using Experian, Atlantic Data * Liaising with Law Firms to achieve all the essential information in order to process the application * Exercising excellent communication skills to provide high quality customer service * Experience in managing large Excel Databases and using IT skills including Microsoft Dynamics (CRM) * Train new starters in the team as well as others as part of our cross-training plan across Accreditations * Processing Clinical Negligence applications and undertaking new Local Government Diploma scheme * Attend meetings regularly and take part in discussions as to changes and developments within the team. Undertake meetings' minutes and circulate to the team * Attend Board Meeting for Local Government Diploma and take board minutes * Job-shadowed Solicitors in the Practice Advice Department as an insight into the work they do and services provided to members

* Worked closely with children aged 7-12 at the Summer Club * Activities included drama, self-confidence, public speaking, sports * Attend meetings to discuss future clubs and after-school mentoring

* Assist students or jobseekers by connecting them to professionals within the group * Admin of the Facebook group * Write articles for newsletter * Volunteer at events e.g. Interview Me

* developed my ability to assimilate large amounts of information rapidly * developed good communication skills through answering phone calls and speaking to clients * Drafted letters to clients, Home Office and Courts * Complete applications for divorce, Visas, Land registry * Put together Court bundle * Edit property lease

Mentored 3 AS Level students alongside my own studies, represented my college at University events, volunteered during open days, Student Alumni representative Activities and Societies: Debating, Envision

Electives: Company Law, Commercial & Agency, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property Law, Family Law, Commercial Property Law Activities and Societies: AbSoc, CityBuddies, Unitemps