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JOY KNIGHT
21 Tree Street
French Bay, Auckland 1701
H: [phone], M: 021212121 [e-mail] 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
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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
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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

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 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.
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