Phoebe Whitlock

As part of undergraduate degree I took a placement year and working for Mr Davey’s constituency office was part of this experience. The work that I did on the European Election and Local Election Campaigns allowed me to put my years of study into context. Generally, my duties involved working on constituent’s cases in the office but during election time I took on more responsibilities. A typical day at election time would include organising volunteers, fielding phone calls and helping arrange… Show more

As part of undergraduate degree I took a placement year and working for Mr Davey’s constituency office was part of this experience. The work that I did on the European Election and Local Election Campaigns allowed me to put my years of study into context. Generally, my duties involved working on constituent’s cases in the office but during election time I took on more responsibilities. A typical day at election time would include organising volunteers, fielding phone calls and helping arrange visits from the senior party VIPs, including the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Dame Shirley Williams. Show less

I was elected into this role for the academic year. The period proved to be very challenging as I became accountable to my fellow students while also juggling my studies. This taught me to work under pressure. My main duties were chairing weekly meetings of the Executive Committee and monthly meetings of the Students’ Council which dramatically improved my oral advocacy skills. Operating in conjunction with the rest of the Executive Committee as well as the Board of Trustees and senior… Show more

I was elected into this role for the academic year. The period proved to be very challenging as I became accountable to my fellow students while also juggling my studies. This taught me to work under pressure. My main duties were chairing weekly meetings of the Executive Committee and monthly meetings of the Students’ Council which dramatically improved my oral advocacy skills. Operating in conjunction with the rest of the Executive Committee as well as the Board of Trustees and senior university staff required me to be organised, punctual and professional while chairing meetings and promoting democracy. Show less

This role required me to mentor a young person for the duration of a mooting competition. We eventually progressed to the Quarter Finals.

This pro bono scheme is run out of City Law School as a walk-in center offering assistance for small businesses and technology start-ups. The role involves ascertaining what the client’s problem is through asking appropriate questions and reviewing the relevant documents. This experience has allowed me to improve my commercial awareness and communication skills as the advice given must be relevant but also sensitive to potential commercial pressures that the businesses may be facing.

Being a part of the SEP has allowed me to manage my own cases which is invaluable experience for a career at the Bar. After being allocated a case, I meet with the parents for a conference about the case and then gather more evidence and prepare written pleadings. Appearing in front of the Independent Review Panel on behalf of my clients has allowed me to improve my oral advocacy and witness handling skills.