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Juliet Spence

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Summary

Driven finalist law and psychology student, with experience in legal research and document preparation. I am excited to start my legal career and embrace

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Clerk

McVeagh Fleming Lawyers
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Worked as part of the property and private wealth team.
  • Drafted legal documents including deeds, wills, reporting letters, reviews, and emails to clients.
  • Participated actively in professional development opportunities offered through the firm, enhancing overall knowledge base and skillset.
  • Conducted extensive legal research using various databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw, contributing to successful outcomes.
  • Assisted in planning firm events such a Pride fundraiser and Chinese New Year celebration, demonstrating organisational skills and a passion for building a firm culture.

Kaiāwhina Whare (Sub-Warden)

Salmond College
01.2024 - Current
  • Assist residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range residents.
  • Support personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions and provide crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
  • Promote a sense of community among residents through the planning and execution of social events and activities.

LAWS101 Tutor

Salmond Collge
07.2024 - Current
  • Run weekly tutorials for a group of LAWS101 students at Salmond College.
  • Enhance students' understanding of subject matter by creating engaging activities and simplifying difficult legal concepts, like what may need to be done for clients.
  • Successfully support students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • In 2024, all students who regularly attended my tutorials were admitted into second year law.

Front of House and Kitchen Assistant

University of Otago
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Worked as part of a team serving food and cleaning the kitchen at Hayward College
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
  • Enthusiastically interacted with college residents and staff, becoming a friendly face to them.

Secondary English Tutor

Cluey Learning
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Organised and ran private online tutoring sessions for students from years 7-11
  • Developed personalized tutoring sessions based on student needs, leading to improved academic performance.
  • External reviews highlight strengths in building collaborative learning partnerships and student engagement.

Team Member

The Warehouse
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Worked a wide variety of different roles, learning all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Voted employee of the month by other team members within my first month working, demonstrating my ability develop strong relationships with coworkers and managers.

Education

Bachelor of Laws -

University of Otago
11-2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Otago
11-2025

Carmel College
11-2020

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Document drafting
  • Legal research and analysis
  • Growth mindset
  • Relationship building and rapport
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Patience and empathy
  • Workload management
  • Leadership
  • First-Aid certified

Extracurricular

  • Vice-President/Secretary of the Otago Students' Psychology Society (present).
  • Social Officer of the Otago Students' Psychology Society (2024).
  • Coordinator of 'Letters to Rosie' volunteer programme (present).
  • Mentor of two law students (2023 - present).
  • Privately tutored law students (2022 - 2024).
  • Leader of Salmond College’s Debating Club, Yoga/Pilates Club and Multi-Cultural Club (2024-present).
  • Currently taking DJing classes.
  • Member of Otago Student's Investment Club.
  • Member of Otago's Law and STEM club.
  • Netball player and coach (2024-present).
  • Piano player
  • Cast member of Otago Laws School's 'Law Revue' (2022).
  • Otago Laws School's Senior Negotiation Competition (2023).
  • Part of Carmel College's 2020 leadership team as Head of House.
  • Three years volunteer tutoring mathematics (2018-2020).
  • Two years volunteering at De Paul House Kids Club Programme (2019-2020).
  • Three years debating coaching and mentoring all novice debating students (2018-2020).


Achievements

  • University of Otago's Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship.
  • Academic Excellence Honour Roll in PSYC112 , PSYC210, PSYC212, PSYC326 and top exam mark in PSYC326.
  • Placed first in Otago's Intercollege film festival (2024).
  • Placed first in Auckland Schools Debating Advanced Open Grade (2020).
  • Achieved New Zealand Scholarships in Geography and Religious Education.
  • Carmel College's Top Scholar in Classical Studies and Religious Education.
  • Successfully coached secondary school junior debating team to quarter finals (2020) and residential college debating team to grand final (2024).

Timeline

Summer Clerk

McVeagh Fleming Lawyers
11.2024 - 02.2025

LAWS101 Tutor

Salmond Collge
07.2024 - Current

Kaiāwhina Whare (Sub-Warden)

Salmond College
01.2024 - Current

Secondary English Tutor

Cluey Learning
02.2023 - 01.2024

Front of House and Kitchen Assistant

University of Otago
08.2022 - 11.2023

Team Member

The Warehouse
12.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Laws -

University of Otago

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Otago

Carmel College

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