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James Pearson

James-pearson@live.co.uk

07800 759676

 

First Class law graduate with a wealth of unique commercial and business acumen. I have work experience in commercial and corporate which has fuelled a motivation and commitment to working in commercial law in the North West of England. 

 

Education

 

2011 – 2012The College of Law, Chester

Legal Practice Course – Private & Commercial Route. 

2008 - 2011

Edge Hill University, Lancashire

Law  LLB. Achieved: First Class

Modules include: Tax, EU, and Contract. 

                                        

My dissertation was on jurisprudence, examining the de facto position of legal philosopher Ronald Dworkin.  

 

I have completed the Edge Hill University Employability programme, a course endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). This was a voluntary 20 credit module on top of my degree. I achieved a First class grade.  

 

I was awarded one of the prestigious Excellence Scholarships in recognition of my commitment to the community and voluntary work whilst maintaining academic excellence. 

2005 - 2007

Winstanley College, Wigan

 

2000 - 2005

St Peters RC High School, Wigan

 

 

Employment

 

Nov 2010 -              Governor, Winstanley College, Wigan
  • Current voluntary position.
  • Demonstrated financial integrity and sound commercial awareness on the Finance and Resourcing committee of the board.
  • Currently sit on the the Curriculum and Quality committee looking at maintaining and improving quality within the organisation.
  • Assessed the validity of business propositions and scrutinise budgets requiring excellent attention to detail.
  • Oversaw £m building project.
  • Negotiation and confidence in discussing and critically analysing complex matters.
  • Determine strategic governance of the organisation.
    Jan 2008 –                                        Learner Gateway Advisor, West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale
    • Current employer.
    • Provide students with impartial guidance on issues ranging from welfare to finance.
    • Manage the Student Union which requires excellent interpersonal skills to develop contacts and form lasting relationships with a wide range of clients.
    • Responsible for checking CRB forms and data, requiring the utmost confidence.
    • Understanding of marketing and business planning, to ensure profitability to the college. In the current economic climate this has also required the mastery of budgetary control.
    • Nominated for Employee of the Year in external award.

     

    August 2010 -                  Governor, Calderstones Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Clitheroe
    • Current voluntary position.
    • Communicate with members of the public, service users and board members through oral and written communication skills.
    • Digest large volumes of complex paperwork to summarise into an intelligible format.
    • Feedback technical issues of governance to members of the public with accuracy and care as to my audience.

    Legal Experience

    April 2012               

    Work Placement, Weightmans LLP, Liverpool

    • Experience in Real Estate department dealing with a range of property portfolios for multiple clients.
    • Worked effectively as part of a team to carry out necessary work on a major file.
    • Liaised with the Land Registry on a number of matters, including completing technical paperwork.

     

     

    January 2012 -                            

    Private Law Tuition, Degree Level Law, North West

    • Recognising that I hold a very prestigious degree; a First in Law. I recognised that there could perhaps be a commercial avenue to explore.
    • Work with a variety of clients of differing needs and abilities offering a tailored and highly specialised service.
    • Understanding of business needs through effectively  running own business.
    • This role has developed my own understanding of a client focused approach, through emulating my own case load/client list which needs to be maintained and developed. 

     

    Dec 2011                Jackson & Canter Solicitors, Liverpool
    • Dealt with a wide variety of work including corporate, commercial, employment and IP.
    • Carried out due dilligence for corporate matter, including arranging files and checking the bundle for consistency.
    • Conducted client research prior to interview and then assisted in questioning during the client interview.
    • Offered the chance to return.

     

    Nov 2010              Work Placement, Kirwans Solicitors, Commercial Department, Liverpool
    • Drafting client letters, taking minutes in client meetings and reviewing case files to provide legal input.
    • Understood the importance of networking for business.
    • Customer focused approach to the legal business.

     

    Jan 2009 -                 

    Voluntary Work, Bar Pro-Bono Unit, London

    • Tasked with updating the Bar Directory of 'Bar in the Community'.
    • Utilised outstanding communication skills and organisation skills to carry out a significant work load in a limited time period.
    • Worked with accuracy and precision in delivering the outcomes required.

     

    Jan 2009 –                   

    		 Voluntary Position, Merseyside Police, St Helens
    • Current voluntary position.
    • Working with a diverse range of people from different social, economic and ethnic backgrounds requiring tact and diplomacy.
    • Crime prevention and resolution as part of a large team.
    • Manage case files requiring excellent attention to detail under time and constraints.
    • Nominated for Volunteer of the Year in external award.
    • More information on this role is available upon request.
      July 2008          Judicial Office of Baroness Hale, House of Lords, London
      • Transcribing judgements of the Law Lords with precision.
      • Indexing the judicial library catalogue.
      • Checking judgements for inconsistencies and errors.
      • Observed a landmark case in the Privy Council.

       

      Sept 2006         Mini Pupillage, Young Street Chambers, Manchester
      • Observed a complex housing issue and participated in the case strategy meeting.
      • Learnt about the role of a barrister and their place within the legal system. 

       

      Aug 2006         Assistant to the Clerk, Wigan Magistrates Court, Wigan
      • Filling in court papers such as warrants with accuracy.
      • Learnt about the court system and how it operates in England and Wales. 

       

      Additional Information

       

      I was elected as course representative throughout my degree – a role requiring negotiation, tact and diplomacy in liaison between students and academic staff. As a result of this, I was selected by academic staff to represent the LLB course to senior management within the university. I was part of a team which investigated retention of students. We successfully proposed action points for the university board.

       

      I was elected as the Secretary of the University Law Society which required the ability to manage a number of commitments and organise events for students including trips to London and various court visits. I also set up and oversaw a work placement scheme with two firms of solicitors in the local area. In doing this I was able to secure sponsorship for a number of university events whilst maintaining a healthy budget for the society. I created and edited the Law Society newsletter. In addition to this I successfully established and became President of the Amnesty International Society.

       

      In 2006 I was elected to become a Member of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament (MYP). I was further elected to represent all of the other MYP’s the North of England. I delivered a paper to Parliament on educational reform. In recognition of this I was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Members of Parliament with whom I had worked. 

       

      As part of a commitment to work as a solicitor in the North West, in demonstrating innovation I have joined a number of business networks in the region. I am also a member of the St James’s Club within Manchester.

       

      In my spare time I enjoy climbing and fell walking, along with kayaking, white water rafting and golf. I like to keep up to date with current affairs whilst enjoying a good read. Having once played Rugby League at a professional level I am also a keen fan of St Helens R.L.F.C.

       

      Most recently I have been appointed as the Cheshire and North Wales Junior Lawyer Division committee member and representative of the College of Law. This role sees me organising major events and a series of talks with solicitors and business professionals across the region.

       

       

       

      References are available upon request.