Ming-En Hu
Richmond,VIC
Summary
Second year law student with a strong research background. I started off my legal career by advocating for human rights policy, and I am now prospering with a commitment to altruism. My approaches to challenges are with empathy, an open mind, and resilience. Adept at comprehending diverse perspectives and seeking out equitable solutions, I envision leveraging on my skills to provide people-centred legal service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Translator
Favella Translations
Singapore (Remote)
09.2024 - Current
- Favella Translation was founded by a practising Singapore-admitted lawyer and a translator. The company specialises in bespoke legal translations for the fast-paced legal industry with clients from small-scale to large-scale international law firms.
- Provide translations to legal document including, without limitations of, commercial agreements, company constitutions and by laws
- Prior to joining Favella, I have had 7 years of experience in legal translation and have had handled a wide range of documents from agreements, constitutions and by laws, board meeting minutes, and law journal articles
Receptionist
MyPlace Massage
Airport West, VIC
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Greeted clients and managed the entire intake process, ensuring highest level of customer satisfaction
- Utilized digital booking system to schedule, modify, and confirm client appointments
- Processed cash and card payments using the Square payment system
- Handled all client inquiries and complaints and work with the massage therapists to promptly resolve issues
Teaching Staff - Grades 7- 8
Taiwanese School of Melbourne
Ashwood, VIC
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Delivered engaging Chinese language lessons to cultivate all aspects of language skills for students aged 13-14
- Designed interactive and supportive lesson plans embedding cultural elements
- Monitored and assessed student progress and communicate with the school administration and parents about respective student's areas for improvement
Research Associate
Transitional Justice Commission
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Led a team of three research assistants to conduct empirical research on transplanting of international criminal law to the domestic legal system
- Research results incorporated into TJC final policy report and received as the legislative intent in the amendment of the 'Act on Promoting Transitional Justice.'
Editor
National Taiwan University Law Review (English)
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: National Taiwan University Law Journal (Mandarin Chinese)
- Controled content quality by complying with footnotes to the Bluebook and APA rules, verifying grammatical accuracy and providing editorial feedback
- Liaised with scholars and legal practitioners across jurisdictions to build a multicultural editorial committee and peer reviewer pool
- Tracked and managed annual budgets to ensure spending is within the budget and sufficient funds are preserved for the physical publication of each volume
- National Taiwan University Law Journal (Mandarin Chinese)
Intern
The Asia Foundation Myanmar Country Office
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked in a multicultural office consisting of the local Burmese and expats using English as working language
- Orient local (Burmese) translators to utilise digital publication platform and tools developed for 'Let's Read,' a project to increase children's literacy in developing countries
- Organised Women Member of Parliament Forum 2019 to cultivate grassroots-level political participation, attracting over thirty participants around the Naypyidaw region
Legal Service Provider (2016 - 2019); Vice President (2016)
National Taiwan University Legal Service
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Worked with practicing lawyers and law professors to provide accurate and tailored legal advice by conducting legal research and analysis
- In the Vice President role I provided general administrative support to other service providers and lawyers, including but not limited to, client intake, roster scheduling, client liaison, and document management
Education
Juris Doctor - undefined
Monash University
03.2027
Master of Laws - undefined
University of Melbourne
03.2024
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
National Taiwan University
06.2017
Skills
- Legal document preparation
- Litigation support
- Legal terminology expertise
- Research and analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Immigration document translation
- Continuous learning attitude
- Cross-cultural communication
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Mandarin Chinese
Hakka
Taiwanese Hokkien
Volunteer Work
- Melbourne University Mountaineering Club, 05/01/23 - 10/31/24, Archives Deputy: 2024
- Global Law Student Association, 04/01/23 - 11/30/23, Student Liaison Co-opt
- Monash PG 2024 General Moot, Melbourne, Australia, 05/01/24, Student Judge
Accomplishments
- 10th International Humanitarian Law Moot Court, Taipei, Taiwan, 12/01/18, First Place, Outstanding Mooter, Outstanding Memorial
- 17th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court, Hong Kong, 03/01/19, Representing Team Taiwan
Timeline
Receptionist
MyPlace Massage
01.2025 - 03.2025
Legal Translator
Favella Translations
09.2024 - Current
Teaching Staff - Grades 7- 8
Taiwanese School of Melbourne
05.2023 - 11.2023
Research Associate
Transitional Justice Commission
06.2021 - 05.2022
Intern
The Asia Foundation Myanmar Country Office
07.2019 - 09.2019
Editor
National Taiwan University Law Review (English)
02.2019 - 02.2021
Legal Service Provider (2016 - 2019); Vice President (2016)
National Taiwan University Legal Service
09.2016 - 09.2019
Juris Doctor - undefined
Monash University
Master of Laws - undefined
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
National Taiwan University