Vanessa West
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About Vanessa
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, The University of Melbourne February 2015 - Present
• Melbourne University Law Students’ Society Careers Director 2016/2017
Bachelor of Arts, The University of Melbourne February 2011 - November 2013 • Double major in Politics and Modern History
West Australian Certificate of Education, Methodist Ladies College, Perth November 2010 • Awarded the Mathematics 3A/B Subject Prize and A-grades for all Year 12 subjects
LEGAL EXPERIENCE Melbourne Law School, Lecturer’s Assistant February 2017 - May 2017 • I assisted a visiting lecturer, Florrie Darwin, during three Negotiation Skills intensive Masters subjects.
Melbourne Space Program, Government Relations Team Member April 2016 - December 2016 • I assisted the Legal Team in preparing key policy documents, ensuring compliance with organisational rules and maintaining the security of the organisation’s legal status. I was promoted from Member to Leader in this time.
King & Wood Mallesons, Casual Paralegal November 2015 - July 2016 • I assisted both the Mergers & Acquisitions and Taxation practice groups in a variety of paralegal tasks (including proofing and data entry) on an ad hoc basis.
Victorian Small Business Commissioner’s Office. Intern June 2016 - July 2016 • I provided preliminary assistance in resolving commercial disputes as well as organising and observing mediations.
King & Wood Mallesons, Insight Program September 2015 - May 2016 • I was selected to attend a program for first year law students that included presentations, workshops and shadowing.
Herbert Smith Freehills, Commercial Series May 2016 • I attended an information session and workshop orientated around Finance, Real Estate and Projects.
Ashurst, Open House Program May 2016 • I attended an introductory program aimed at familiarising law students with Ashurst and commercial law.
Allens Linklaters, Dive In Program May 2015 • I was selected to attend presentations and a negotiation workshop for first year law students.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY EY (Perth), Taxation Intern
November 2016 - December 2016 • I was selected to work in the Corporate Taxation department for the 2016 Summer Vacationer program.
Max Mara, Retail Assistant
November 2014 - February 2016 • As well promoting the brand and meeting daily sales targets, I performed basic accounting and administrative tasks.
Cottesloe Golf Club (Perth), Bartender and Functions Staff December 2013 - June 2014 • I served alcoholic beverages, maintained the Bar Area and performed event staff duties.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne February 2015 – Present • Computer coding classes 2017 • Selected for the Global Lawyer intensive subject (Washington D.C. and New York) 2017 • Selected to be a Pathfinder (Student Mentor) 2016 • Judge of the Foley’s List First Year Witness Examination 2016 • Judge of the Corrs Chambers Westgarth Client Interview Competition 2016 • Allens Linklaters MULSS Netball Competition (Grand Final Winners) 2015, 2016 • Foley’s List First Year Witness Examination Competition 2015 • King & Wood Mallesons Mooting Competition 2015 • Allens Linklaters Negotiation Competition 2015
Trinity Residential College, The University of Melbourne July 2010 - November 2013 • Inter-Collegiate Activities Council Representative 2013 • Coordinator of Inter-Collegiate Debating 2013 • Contributor to College Newspaper and Bullpaddock publications 2013 • Student Co-ordinator at Trinity College 2012 • Secretary of the Trinity Film Society 2012 • Trinity College Ball Committee 2012 • Trinity College Rowing, Football and Athletics team member 2011-13
Methodist Ladies College, Perth February 2005 - November 2010 • Arts Captain 2010 • Leaver’s Co-Editor for the Collegian publication (School Year Book) 2010 • Tennis Co-Captain 2010 • Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Cross country, Athletics, Waterpolo and Music colours
INTERESTS
Running • TriFitness Triathlon Training (6-7 training sessions p/week) 2017 • Melbourne Law School Running Club 2015 – present • Melbourne Marathon 2016 (42.2km) • Melbourne City2Sea 2016 (15km) – as part of the ‘Stop Back and Think’ charity campaign • Great Ocean Road Half-Marathon 2012 (23.1km) • Trinity College Athletics Captain 2012 (Team member 2011-2013)
REFEREES
Available upon request
Bachelor of Arts, The University of Melbourne February 2011 - November 2013 • Double major in Politics and Modern History
West Australian Certificate of Education, Methodist Ladies College, Perth November 2010 • Awarded the Mathematics 3A/B Subject Prize and A-grades for all Year 12 subjects
LEGAL EXPERIENCE Melbourne Law School, Lecturer’s Assistant February 2017 - May 2017 • I assisted a visiting lecturer, Florrie Darwin, during three Negotiation Skills intensive Masters subjects.
Melbourne Space Program, Government Relations Team Member April 2016 - December 2016 • I assisted the Legal Team in preparing key policy documents, ensuring compliance with organisational rules and maintaining the security of the organisation’s legal status. I was promoted from Member to Leader in this time.
King & Wood Mallesons, Casual Paralegal November 2015 - July 2016 • I assisted both the Mergers & Acquisitions and Taxation practice groups in a variety of paralegal tasks (including proofing and data entry) on an ad hoc basis.
Victorian Small Business Commissioner’s Office. Intern June 2016 - July 2016 • I provided preliminary assistance in resolving commercial disputes as well as organising and observing mediations.
King & Wood Mallesons, Insight Program September 2015 - May 2016 • I was selected to attend a program for first year law students that included presentations, workshops and shadowing.
Herbert Smith Freehills, Commercial Series May 2016 • I attended an information session and workshop orientated around Finance, Real Estate and Projects.
Ashurst, Open House Program May 2016 • I attended an introductory program aimed at familiarising law students with Ashurst and commercial law.
Allens Linklaters, Dive In Program May 2015 • I was selected to attend presentations and a negotiation workshop for first year law students.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY EY (Perth), Taxation Intern
November 2016 - December 2016 • I was selected to work in the Corporate Taxation department for the 2016 Summer Vacationer program.
Max Mara, Retail Assistant
November 2014 - February 2016 • As well promoting the brand and meeting daily sales targets, I performed basic accounting and administrative tasks.
Cottesloe Golf Club (Perth), Bartender and Functions Staff December 2013 - June 2014 • I served alcoholic beverages, maintained the Bar Area and performed event staff duties.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne February 2015 – Present • Computer coding classes 2017 • Selected for the Global Lawyer intensive subject (Washington D.C. and New York) 2017 • Selected to be a Pathfinder (Student Mentor) 2016 • Judge of the Foley’s List First Year Witness Examination 2016 • Judge of the Corrs Chambers Westgarth Client Interview Competition 2016 • Allens Linklaters MULSS Netball Competition (Grand Final Winners) 2015, 2016 • Foley’s List First Year Witness Examination Competition 2015 • King & Wood Mallesons Mooting Competition 2015 • Allens Linklaters Negotiation Competition 2015
Trinity Residential College, The University of Melbourne July 2010 - November 2013 • Inter-Collegiate Activities Council Representative 2013 • Coordinator of Inter-Collegiate Debating 2013 • Contributor to College Newspaper and Bullpaddock publications 2013 • Student Co-ordinator at Trinity College 2012 • Secretary of the Trinity Film Society 2012 • Trinity College Ball Committee 2012 • Trinity College Rowing, Football and Athletics team member 2011-13
Methodist Ladies College, Perth February 2005 - November 2010 • Arts Captain 2010 • Leaver’s Co-Editor for the Collegian publication (School Year Book) 2010 • Tennis Co-Captain 2010 • Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Cross country, Athletics, Waterpolo and Music colours
INTERESTS
Running • TriFitness Triathlon Training (6-7 training sessions p/week) 2017 • Melbourne Law School Running Club 2015 – present • Melbourne Marathon 2016 (42.2km) • Melbourne City2Sea 2016 (15km) – as part of the ‘Stop Back and Think’ charity campaign • Great Ocean Road Half-Marathon 2012 (23.1km) • Trinity College Athletics Captain 2012 (Team member 2011-2013)
REFEREES
Available upon request