JADE TAM - PROFILE
A keen and motivated senior law student seeking practical exposure to the legal industry, including law firm, in-house and volunteer opportunities.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (2013 – 2018) Monash University | Melbourne, Australia Commerce: High Distinction (WAM 82) Law: Distinction (WAM 77)

• Activities: CIMA Global Business Challenge KPMG International Case Competition Monash Law Society Client Interview, Negotiation, Junior and Senior Moot
• Awards: Monash Business School Award for Macroeconomics, Principles of Accounting Letters of Commendation in Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law B, Taxation Law, Torts B, Trusts Vice Chancellor’s Monash Scholars Program Monash Scholarship for Excellence and Equity

Diploma in Chinese Language (2014 – 2019) Monash University | Melbourne, Australia Distinction (WAM 76)
Victorian Certificate of Education (2007 – 2012) Glen Waverley Secondary College, Glen Waverley ATAR : 99.35 Awards : Dux of English (50)
LEGAL EXPERIENCE Legal Assistant/Research Intern (Dec 2017 – Mar 2018) Y.Y. Ho & Lee Advocates & Solicitors | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Drafted legal documents including letters of demand, powers of attorney, consignment agreements and trust deeds.
• Assisted senior counsel with an intellectual property trial at the Kuala Lumpur High Court by compiling evidence briefs, key exhibits and transcribing court proceedings.
• Attended mediation at the Malaysian Mediation Centre involving a construction dispute and assisting lawyers with the preparation of the Consent Judgement.
• Conducted legal research with respect to civil compensation in aviation and company law.

KWM Insight Program Participant (Oct 2017 – Mar 2018) King & Wood Mallesons | Melbourne, Australia

• Learning about the firm’s legal functions through seminars delivered by the M&A and Projects teams.
• Attending skills-based sessions to develop networking and interview techniques.
• Shadowing a lawyer from the Real Estate/Property team and networking with legal staff to learn about corporate life at KWM.

Insurance Litigation Paralegal (Aug 2016 – Present) Norton Rose Fulbright | Melbourne, Australia

• Performing discovery of sensitive evidence using Ringtail and reviewing court documents.
• Undertaking legal research with respect to contractual indemnities, insurance law and financial compliance regulations.
• Drafting legal memorandum and correspondence to clients.
• Liaising with Associates to work on a matter, asking questions to clarify task requirements and providing regular case updates via team meetings.

Night Service Caseworker (Sept 2013 – Present) Springvale Monash Legal Service | Melbourne, Australia

• Consulting duty lawyers to discuss suitable advice and referrals on commercial, property and motor vehicle matters.
• Writing file notes documenting all case details.

Summer Tax Vacationer (Nov 2016 – Feb 2017) Deloitte Lawyers Australia | Melbourne, Australia

• Researched taxation law and drafted legal memorandum summarising findings.
• Reviewed tax returns and financial documents for upcoming tax litigation.
• Drafted letters of advice to client with respect to taxation reporting and statutory requirements.
• Delivered a tax training session which involved a one-hour presentation on controversial issues and recent High Court rulings in tax.

Legal Intern Everbright Law Firm | Shanghai, China (Dec 2015 – Jan 2016)

• Reviewed documents in Chinese and English for legal and linguistic errors.
• Updated cost agreements and commercial contracts by amending key provisions to ensure it reflected the current law.
• Shadowed solicitor in client meetings and attended court hearings relating to civil and commercial disputes.

Response Centre Paralegal (Jul 2014 – Aug 2016) Maurice Blackburn Lawyers | Melbourne, Australia

• Assessed potential enquiries relating to Personal Injury matters from online referrals and law calls.
• Liaised with duty lawyers to obtain advice, prepared file notes, undertook research and office management duties.

Court Intern – various (2014 – 2015) Melbourne, Australia

• Facilitated the organisation of the Australian Bar Association Advanced Trial Advocacy Course in the Federal Court of Australia. Shadowed senior barristers in client advocacy, interviewing and cross-examination.
• Attended trials in the Supreme Court for the Kilmore-East Kinglake class action. Reviewed sensitive evidence and summarised closing submissions.

Caseworker/Receptionist (Feb 2013 – Sept 2013) Monash Oakleigh Legal Service | Clayton, Victoria

• Interviewed clients and provided advice under instruction of solicitors.
• Answered telephone and performed general receptionist duties.

OTHER EXPERIENCE Sales Assistant (Nov 2013 – Jul 2014) David Jones | Melbourne, Australia

• Provided personalised shopping experience for customers by offering product and styling advice.
• Performed sales transactions, cashier duties and stocktake.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Student Mentee, Ashurst Mentoring Program
• Student Arm Convenor, Australian Asian Lawyers Association
• Committee Member, International Commission of Jurists
• Careers Officer, Financial Management Association of Australia
• Student Ambassador, Access Monash
• Finance and Operations Officer, AIESEC

LANGUAGES

• English
• Cantonese
• Mandarin

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Beyond Blue volunteer
• Ronald McDonald Charity House volunteer
• MS Society Marathon, Christmas Gift Wrapping volunteer
• The Salvos Store retail volunteer
• World Vision fundraising and VGen volunteer