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Maria Smith

Maria Smith

Teacher and Volunteer Adviser for Citizens Advice

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Cambridge, Cambridge District, Cambridgeshire

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About Maria Smith:

A confident and articulate Legal Practice Course (LPC) graduate with capable organisational, research and analytical skills. Seeking a Trainee Solicitor position to utilise my legal education and work experience, and to embark on a successful career in the legal profession.

Experience

LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Sept. 2022 - June 2024 Race Equality Advocate ARU, Cambridge

Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2018 Student Advisor ARU Law Clinic, Cambridge
 

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2021 - Present Day Primary and Secondary School Supply Teacher

June 2015 - June 2019  Primary and Secondary School Supply Teacher

May 2019 - July 2019 Exam Marker/Clerical Advisor

June 2018 - Aug. 2018 History GCSE Exam Marker

Sept. 2014 - Feb. 2015 History Teacher (Fixed Term/Maternity Cover)

Apr. 2009 - Dec. 2009 Unqualified Teacher (GCSE Law and History)

 

RECENT VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

Oct. 2025 - Present Day Trainee Volunteer Generalist Adviser for Cambridge and District Citizens Advice 

June 2022 - Present Day Volunteer Driver for Cambridge Meals on Wheels - delivering hot meals to older and vulnerable people in the community

Feb. 2024 - May 2025 Secretary to the NASUWT Central Beds. LA - all areas of administration incl. the induction of new members and organising events

Sept 2022 - Aug. 2023 Member of the NASUWT Black Members’ Advisory Committee - providing a range of support for Black Teachers

Education

LEGAL EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Nov. 2023 Legal Practice Course

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), Cambridge

Modules included: Criminal Litigation, Advocacy, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Business Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Property Law, Private Client and Solicitors’ Accounts 

Mar. 2005 Call to the Bar

Member of Lincoln’s Inn, London

July 2003 Bar Vocational Course (P/T)

Inns of Court School of Law, London 

July 2003 Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Legal Skills

City University, London

July 1998 LLB Hons 2i

University of East London

Modules included: Criminal Law, Criminology, Civil Law, Land Law, Contract Law, Tort Law, Equity and Trusts, Employment Law and Mental Health Law

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