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Michelle Devis

Melbourne

Summary

Motivated law graduate, skilled in legal research, collaboration, and client-focused communication.

Developed strong organisational and communication skills in collaborative and fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and contribute to team objectives.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Law Virtual Internship

Corrs Chambers Westgarth
05.2025 - 05.2025
  • Company Overview: Private Education Services Provider
  • Completed a commercial law job simulation advising clients on commercial matters across various Commercial Law teams at Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
  • Assisted in a due diligence process by preparing corporate structure charts, updating a due diligence report, and reviewing a Share Purchase Agreement.
  • Gathered evidence at a witness interview, drafted an affidavit, drafted correspondence to lawyers of another party in court proceedings and advised our client on an offer of settlement.
  • Advised a client on responsibility for the cost of remediating a contaminated building site, prepared a letter to the client to use as a variation notice and amended an ICC dispute clause.

Internship

Monash Climate Justice Clinic
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Company Overview: Legal research and advocacy clinic
  • Collaborated with an international university to analyse and compare e-waste management systems in different countries. Managed time zones and language barriers.
  • Drafted a review on current e-waste management frameworks in Australia on a state and federal level, identifying potential gaps in the law.
  • Conducted research and prepared a memorandum assessing the domestic and legal frameworks governing deep sea mining for a Small Island Developing State in the South Pacific.
  • Gained industry experience interviewing clients, making presentations, working in a team, multi-tasking, and problem-solving.

Tutor

Intuition Academics
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Private Education Services Provider
  • Taught English and History for grades 6 – 10, working individually with students and adapting lessons to support different learning styles.
  • Maintained open communication with parents, developing lesson plans for each student’s goals.
  • Supported students with homework assistance, helpful study habits and exam strategies, raising one student's grade from a 67% to and 81%.

Education

Practical Legal Training - Law

College of Law
Melbourne, VIC
11.2025

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - LLB (Hons) Degree

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
07-2024

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, and AGLC4 legal citation
  • Experience with filing software, including Actionstep
  • Effective communicator with excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Experience collaborating in groups Friendly, with a focus on professionalism and etiquette
  • Flexible schedule
  • Skilled in legal research, analysis, and structured writing to convey complex legal concepts clearly

Affiliations

Law Institute of Victoria

Timeline

Commercial Law Virtual Internship

Corrs Chambers Westgarth
05.2025 - 05.2025

Internship

Monash Climate Justice Clinic
08.2024 - 11.2024

Tutor

Intuition Academics
12.2022 - 12.2023

Practical Legal Training - Law

College of Law

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - LLB (Hons) Degree

Monash University
Michelle Devis