
Maria Smith
Legal
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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