Nicholas Wright
Bellevue Hill
Summary
I'm a motivated law student with practical legal experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a growing academic record. After an initial adjustment period, I’ve developed the ability to excel under pressure, evidenced by my most recent year of results, where I achieved a WAM of 75.5 and a GPA above 6. My work as a paralegal has sharpened my legal research, writing, and communication skills, while also giving me a clear understanding of the professionalism, responsiveness, and initiative required in a legal environment. I have a passion for learning, enjoy collaborating with others, and bring a strong work ethic to everything I do.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and document drafting.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing case files, ensuring all documents were organized and accessible.
- Reviewed and summarized legal documents for accuracy, identifying key information for case analysis.
- Prepared litigation strategies and statements of issues
Policy Analyst
Medhealth
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Produced quarterly market intel reports for the executive team
- Scanned range of departmental and general newsrooms to locate relevant developments for our operations
- Produced self-guided ad-hoc research briefs when needed
Tutor
Elite Tuition
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Ran 2 hour group debating clinics with up to 10 students at a time
- Organised debates and delivered hour long lessons
- Generated detailed feedback for parents after every session
Debating Coach
The Scots College, Sydney
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Facilitated weekly debate practice sessions, fostering critical thinking and public speaking skills among students.
- Developed lesson plans incorporating diverse debating techniques and strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Evaluated student performances through constructive feedback, promoting continuous improvement in debating skills.
Other Professional Experience
See Below
- Labourer - Robert Plumb Build (2021-2024)
- Bartender - Coogee Beach Club (2021-2024)
- Delivery Driver - Millenium Pizza (2019-2021)
Education
ATAR Certificate -
The Scots College, Sydney
01.2021
Flexible Double Degree - Law & Politics, Philosophy and Economics
The Australian National University, Canberra
11-2026
Skills
- Research and writing - Both my work as a policy analyst and paralegal has seen research and its effective communication be at the centre of my responsibilities
- Organisation and time management - I balance 3 days a week of full-time work with a full university courseload and other extracurricular and volunteering commitments
- Strong work ethic and adaptability - I take initiative to quickly master new tasks, seek feedback to improve, and consistently go beyond what is expected to support team outcomes
- Teamwork and communication - I build strong working relationships across legal and hospitality settings by communicating clearly, listening actively, and contributing to a culture of mutual respect, reliability, and shared success
Accomplishments
- Academic excellence award (2021)
- Law Society of NSW Mock Trial semi finalist (2020)
- ISDA and GPS 1sts debating (2020,2021). Callback invitation for NSW debating team. GPS representative team finalist
- House vice captain (2021)
- Pipes and Drums A band. State champions (2021). Selected to tour Switzerland via the Basel Tattoo (2019).
- School Orchestra (2014-2019) Selected to tour in Edinburgh. Studied at the royal conservatoire of Scotland.
- College rugby 7's and 15's selection (2022).
- Merchiston Castle School Exchange Program selection (2019)
Timeline
Paralegal
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
12.2024 - Current
Policy Analyst
Medhealth
03.2024 - 01.2025
Tutor
Elite Tuition
06.2022 - 12.2024
Debating Coach
The Scots College, Sydney
01.2021 - 01.2021
Other Professional Experience
See Below
ATAR Certificate -
The Scots College, Sydney
Flexible Double Degree - Law & Politics, Philosophy and Economics
The Australian National University, Canberra
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