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Hannah Smith

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Passionate final-semester law student with a strong interest in indictable criminal law and a commitment to legal excellence. Diligent, well-versed, and committed to upholding the highest standards of legal professionalism and ethics. With experience in multiple areas of law and contexts, I am confident in my ability to adapt.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Whittlesea Community Connections
Epping , Vic
07.2025 - Current
  • Working in the civil actions clinic, interviewing clients with matters such as motor vehicle accidents, PSIOs, and fine matters.
  • Interview clients with a partner, ensuring we pick relevant facts that are important to the matter at hand.
  • Create relevant file notes.
  • Seek legal instructions from the supervising lawyer, and relay those instructions to the client.
  • Adhere to confidentiality procedures.

Law Clerk/Paralegal

West Heidelberg Community Legal Centre
West Heidelberg , Vic
08.2024 - Current
  • Learned valuable administration skills.
  • Adhered closely to client confidentiality and privilege policies.
  • Learned the appropriate internal and external referral procedures within guidelines.
  • Learned to use Action Step and file note appropriately.
  • Sat in on client appointments, took notes, and completed appointment file notes.
  • Engaged with clients, performing the intake procedure, and following the case to the final outcome (often mailing file closure notices).
  • Conducted legal research and drafted legal documentation.

Senior Sales Assistant

Bakers Delight
Rosanna , Vic
03.2019 - Current
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries in a bakery environment.
  • Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
  • Maintained product displays to ensure freshness and visual appeal.
  • Trained new staff on customer service and operational procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels effectively.
  • Developed promotional materials for seasonal bakery products and specials.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Monitored cash register operations for accuracy and compliance with policies.

Competitor

RMIT Criminal Law Moot
Melbourne , Vic
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Received a criminal law problem in which we were required to submit oral and written submissions to either defend or prosecute the accused.
  • Engaged in teamwork.
  • Conducted detailed legal research to create authority in the arguments made.
  • We won our general rounds on both points and total wins.
  • Came in third overall, finishing as semi-finalists.
  • Received an award for best prosecution written submission.
  • Received spirit of mooting award.

Intern

Victoria Legal Aid
Ringwood , Vic
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted legal staff with case preparation and document management tasks.
  • Attended court sessions, taking notes and summarizing key proceedings for the team.
  • Engaged with both CBSS and the prosecution to obtain the client's briefs.
  • Engaged with court clerks as a representative of VLA.
  • Completed legal research as part of the relevant honors subject at the university.

Education

Bachelor of Law (Honours) - Law

Latrobe University
Bundoora, VIC
11-2025

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Written advocacy
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Confidentiality adherence

Certification

  • Leo Cussen Centre for Law criminal law job simulation

References

Leanne Montalto - West Heidelberg Community Legal (legal service access and intake lead)

Kirtan Swarmy - Latrobe University Law School (Mooting Coordinator)

Erin Dodds, Bakers Delight Rosanna, manager

Timeline

Intern

Whittlesea Community Connections
07.2025 - Current

Competitor

RMIT Criminal Law Moot
07.2025 - 07.2025

Intern

Victoria Legal Aid
12.2024 - 02.2025

Law Clerk/Paralegal

West Heidelberg Community Legal Centre
08.2024 - Current

Senior Sales Assistant

Bakers Delight
03.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Law (Honours) - Law

Latrobe University

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