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Andrew Chen

Adamstown,NSW

Summary

I am a highly motivated individual with strong work ethic and passion for the legal system. I intend to enrol at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) for 2025, and my dream is to become a corporate lawyer. I value raising the voices of local communities to promote justice on larger scale issues, evident in my volunteering work with Soul Hub and the Leukaemia Foundation. I also enjoy the practical side of the law, specifically regarding advocacy and negotiations, emphasised through my success and enjoyment in extra-curricular events such as Law Society NSW Mock Trial, UN Youth Evatt Model UN, NSW Premiers Debating Challenge etc.

Work History

The Careers Department: Contract Law Module

09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific law-related tasks such as proofing contracts, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Education

Higher School Certificate (HSC) -

Merewether High School
Broadmeadow, NSW
2024

High Performing Students Program -

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
2022

Skills

  • Able to communicate effectively with agility, strong active listening skills, and conveying information clearly and concisely These skills, developed with experience in state debating and public speaking competitions, enable critical problem solving and effective advocacy
  • Highly skilled using software and technology including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro etc Was ranked 2nd in my class for Software Design and Development in Year 11 I also am an avid web-developer, and have a passion for coding I can consistently touch type at 100 WPM with high accuracy
  • I am a valuable leader in team environments, and take pride in my reliability and organisation in group tasks This was developed through my various leadership roles including Vice Captain of Merewether High School and being part of the Student Representative Council (SRC), where I was entrusted to organise a multitude of school-based and regional events
  • I pertain highly effective comprehension and writing skills, I was ranked First in Course in English Advanced (Year 11), and have maintained within the top 10% of the cohort throughout school I also achieved in the 94th percentile of the 2023 Law Admissions Test (ACER LAT) as a Year 11 student, demonstrating my effective analysis and use of persuasive argument

Volunteering

  • Worlds Greatest Shave - The Leukaemia Foundation Australia

January - April, 2024

- Helped raise over $75,000 as a school for the Leukaemia Foundation

- Organised school fundraising events, securing valuable donations through bake sales, charity matches, BBQs etc.

- Organised Shave Day Assembly which saw ~200 students shave their heads on stage for World's Greatest Shave


  • Sleepout for Soul - Soul Hub

May, 2024

- Helped raise over $200,000 to support vulnerable and homeless people in Newcastle

- Participated in the sleepout, volunteered in coffee van and auction.

- Increased awareness of issues and financially supported the workers.


  • Push Up Challenge - Push for Better Foundation

June - July, 2023

- School Program Ambassador: organised fundraising events

- Skills in emailing and communicating with businesses for sponsorship opportunities - raised over $400

Accomplishments

  • ACER Law Admissions Test: 92/100 (94th percentile) (Completed in Year 11, 2023)
  • Merewether High School Vice Captain (2024)
  • Merewether High School Student Representative Council Member (2024)
  • University of Sydney Leadership Program Graduate (2024)
  • Youth United Nations - NSW Evatt Model UN Grand Finalists (2024)
  • Merewether High School Academic Excellence (Top 10% of Year) (2024 + 2023)
  • Merewether High School Edward Christopher Medal (All-rounder of The Year - Senior Boy) (2022)

Referees

Rochelle Dooley

Merewether High School

Principal

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Timeline

The Careers Department: Contract Law Module

09.2022 - 09.2022

Higher School Certificate (HSC) -

Merewether High School

High Performing Students Program -

University of Newcastle

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