Ziyuan Zhou
Sydney
Summary
Juris Doctor candidate at UNSW with a comprehensive background in both civil and common law systems. Experienced across litigation, commercial advisory, legal research, and community legal services through internships at AllBright Law Offices, TianTong Law Firm, a grassroots Chinese court, and UNSW Kingsford Legal Centre. Demonstrated skills in case file management, legal drafting, statutory research, and client communication. Additionally served as a research and administrative assistant at the School of Economic Law at SWUPL, supporting academic operations and legal publications. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, and committed to building a long-term career in litigation and dispute resolution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
AllBright Law Offices
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Drafted and revised long-term legal service agreements and bidding documents
- Contributed to legal opinion letters on regulatory compliance in debt financing
- Conducted background checks and prepared due diligence reports for M&A and financing projects
- Assisted in litigation matters, including case law research, evidence preparation, and drafting of court pleadings
Volunteer Legal Assistant
UNSW Kingsford Legal Centre
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Welcomed walk-in clients and conducted initial legal issue intake
- Recorded interview notes and prepared summaries for solicitors
- Conducted preliminary legal research using NSW statutes and common law precedents
Research and Administrative Assistant
Southwest University of Political Science and Law
09.2022 - 12.2022
• Provided academic and administrative support to faculty members and student advisors
• Assisted in organizing research seminars, faculty meetings
• Coordinated internal communications between students and teaching staff, including scheduling, policy updates, and feedback collection
• Helped with editing and formatting research documents, teaching materials
Civil Court Clerk
People's Court of Xiangfu District, Kaifeng
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted judges in compiling and organizing case files for civil and commercial disputes
- Attended hearings and transcribed court proceedings
- Drafted legal documents including subpoenas and judgment templates
Paralegal
TianTong Law Firm
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted solicitors in preparing case briefs, analyzing evidence, and drafting submissions in summary and indictable matters
- Conducted statutory and case law research under supervision, with a focus on procedural rights and sentencing principles
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW09-2025
No Degree - International Business And Economic Law
Tsinghua University
Beijing, China09-2024
Bachelor of Law -
Southwest University of Political Science And Law
Chongqing, China06.2022
Skills
- Legal research
- Case management
- Document preparation
- Administrative support
Leadership Extracurricular Activities
- Founding Member, UNSW International Law Students Society, Organised academic panels and networking sessions for international JD students
- Honourary Member, UNSW Chinese Students Association, Delivered career workshops and peer onboarding events for new Chinese students
- Radio Host, SWUPL Broadcasting Centre, Hosted campus-wide programs on culture, law, and student affairs
- Volunteer, Red Cross 'Warm Winter Plan' for mountainous children, 2021
- Legal Awareness Volunteer, Chongqing Baoshenghu Street Office
Language
- Native Chinese
- Fluent English (IELTS 7.0: Reading 8.5),
BEC Vantage Certificate
CET-4 (550+)、CET-6 (450+)
Academic Publication
Limits on Homeowners’ Defence Rights in Property Management Service Contracts, Journal of Shandong Police College (AMI Extended Edition), 4, 2024
Timeline
Paralegal
AllBright Law Offices
11.2024 - 02.2025
Volunteer Legal Assistant
UNSW Kingsford Legal Centre
06.2024 - 09.2024
Research and Administrative Assistant
Southwest University of Political Science and Law
09.2022 - 12.2022
Civil Court Clerk
People's Court of Xiangfu District, Kaifeng
07.2022 - 08.2022
Paralegal
TianTong Law Firm
10.2019 - 12.2019
Juris Doctor -
University of New South Wales
No Degree - International Business And Economic Law
Tsinghua University
Bachelor of Law -
Southwest University of Political Science And Law
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