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, VIC11.2025
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - LLB (Hons) Degree
Monash University
Clayton, VIC07-2024
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
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