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SHUHAO LIU

Sydney,Australia

Summary

A highly motivated and adaptable first-year Juris Doctor candidate at the University of Sydney with a 2:1 Honours degree in Philosophy. Brings proven legal research and client-facing skills from internship experience at a Chinese commercial law firm, demonstrating a unique ability to apply analytical frameworks across different legal systems. Fluent in English and Mandarin, eager to secure a challenging legal internship to contribute strong problem-solving abilities and develop practical legal expertise.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Guangdong Chuanglv Law Firm
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided administrative and clerical support to a team of five lawyers, managing document printing, filing, and delivery.
  • Gained foundational exposure to legal practice by observing court proceedings and client consultations.
  • Demonstrated reliability and efficiency, leading to being invited back for a substantive internship role after commencing law studies.

Legal Intern

Guangdong Chuanglv Law Firm
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Applied analytical skills developed during JD studies to support senior lawyers on substantive legal tasks within the Chinese civil law system.
  • Drafted and reviewed key legal documents, including statements of claim and letters of demand.
  • Acted as a key support point for client matters, liaising with court officials and participating in client-bank negotiation meetings.
  • Conducted legal research into relevant statutes, regulations, and judicial interpretations to inform litigation strategy; received high praise from supervisors for rapid learning and research abilities.
  • A boutique firm specialising in non-performing asset recovery.

Volunteer

National Shandong Elementary School
09.2019 - 01.2020

Designed and delivered weekly Chinese traditional culture lessons to a class of approximately 30 primary school students, enhancing public speaking and planning skills.

Volunteer

Ruth Society For Disability Services
09.2019 - 01.2020

Provided daily companionship and assisted with rehabilitation exercises for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, cultivating strong interpersonal and communication skills in a sensitive environment.


Education

Juris Doctor (JD) Candidate -

The University of Sydney, School of Law
Sydney, NSW, Australia
11.2027

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Politics

The University of Manchester
Manchester, UK
06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Literature (Transferred)

National Central University
Taiwan
06.2020

Skills

  • Legal Skills: Legal Research (Westlaw, LexisNexis), Legal Drafting, Case Management, Client Communication, Case analysis,, Legal writing
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Awards

"Yan Yuan Cup" History Writing Contest | Dec 2018
National First Prize

  • Recognised as one of 82 first-prize winners from a nationwide pool of over 10,285 participants, demonstrating outstanding research and writing capabilities.

Languages

English
Professional Working
Chinese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Intern

Guangdong Chuanglv Law Firm
05.2025 - 08.2025

Legal Assistant

Guangdong Chuanglv Law Firm
07.2020 - 08.2021

Volunteer

National Shandong Elementary School
09.2019 - 01.2020

Volunteer

Ruth Society For Disability Services
09.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Politics

The University of Manchester

Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Literature (Transferred)

National Central University

Juris Doctor (JD) Candidate -

The University of Sydney, School of Law
SHUHAO LIU