Aaron Clarke

1950 Main Street West, Hamilton Ontario, L8S 4M9

[email protected]

905 518 6687

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-clarke-402435158/

Career Objective

Well-rounded and hardworking law student with a strong understanding of the legal workplace, displaying a keen knowledge of both legal research, customer service and teamwork skills.

Education

2016-2018                   Law Senior Status (LLB), University of Leicester

Scholarships Received:

2016                            Canadian Entry Scholarship

2016                            Canadian Excellency Award

2012-2016                   Bachelor of Arts, First Class Honours in History,

Minor in Classical Studies, University of New Brunswick

Scholarships Received:

2013-2014                   Richard Burpee Hanson Award

2015                            Travel Study Bursary

2014-2015                   James K. Chapman Prize in History

2006-2010                   High School Graduate, Waterdown District High School

Relevant Experience

2016-Present              Server, Your Special Moments Catering

·      Worked closely with customers, serving them various food and drink items.

·      Developed valuable problem solving skills and quick thinking tactics while on jobs.

Summer 2017 Legal Assistant, Agro Zaffiro Law

·      Worked diligently in an office setting, understanding the detailed intricacies of a large law firm.

·      Completed Court filing in a punctual manner, gaining valuable experience in a court setting.

·      Summarized undertakings, while learning the proper way to conduct legal research in a timely, detailed fashion.

·      Gained a strong understanding of Westlaw, Lexus Library, CanLII, and other legal research databases.

2016-2017                   Pro Bono Society, Crime Club Team Leader

·      Tailored programs designed to inform lay individuals of the detailed criminal law system.

·      Worked in a group setting, analyzing and composing teachable legal programs.

·      For my contributions I was awarded ‘Best Team Leader’ and ‘Most Dedicated Team Member’ at the society awards dinner.

Fall 2016                     Norton Rose Fullbright, Client Advising Competition

·      Focused on valuable letter drafting skills aimed at advising clients, legal research techniques, and cooperative group experience.

Fall 2016                     Crane and Walton, Client Interview Competition

·      Studied complex legal situations through interviewing clients.

·      Learned how to cognize problems quickly, offering useful, well-suited legal advice to a fictitious client.

2013-2016                   Outdoor Sprinkler Technician, Raintree Irrigation

·      Planned and constructed functioning irrigation systems.

·      Often worked long days, learning to budget my time appropriately.

·      Solved complex problems quickly and efficiently.

·      Dealt with customers as an extension of the company.

Other Experience

2017-2018                   Canadian Peer Mentor Program

·      Assisting first year law students with academic and personal issues.

·      Developed leadership skills while creating a comfortable academic environment for young students.

2017-2018                   Pro Bono Society, Litigants in Person Project

·      Assisted service users with complex legal documentation, drafting, tailoring responses to meet users’ needs.

·      Worked with service users, helping them gain a better understanding of the legal system.

Fall 2017                     CALS Work Experience (Family Matters-Ancillary Relief)

·      Spent the day one on one with District Judge Reed of the County Court in Leicester.

·      Was given the opportunity to sit in on pre-trial discussions, learning how the complexities of civil mediation and litigation operate.

2016-Present              Hamilton Wentworth District Schoolboard Volunteer

·      Taught music lessons to students who are focused on learning percussion.

·      Helped organize and facilitate several sports tournaments run through the school.

2015-2016                   UNB Peer Mentor Program

·      Was chosen as an upper year mentor to first year students. I helped them understand the skills necessary to be successful at school.

2015-2016                   University of New Brunswick Tutor

·      Was a University recognized tutor for History and Classical studies.

2014-2016                  University of New Brunswick History Executive, VP External

·      Designed social events for the History Department, thus creating a positive social environment for the staff and students.

May 2014                    Flamborough Flag Football Association

·      Coached a youth football team, teaching them the subtle nuances and intricacies of the sport.

2013-2016                   Outdoor Sprinkler Technician, Raintree Irrigation

·      Planned and constructed functioning irrigation systems.

·      Often worked long days, learning to budget my time appropriately.

·      Solved complex problems quickly and efficiently.

·      Dealt with customers as an extension of the company.

References

Available on request.