Ciara Stevens
About Ciara Stevens
Ciara Stevens is a Future Trainee Solicitor currently working at Linklaters. She has a diverse background in law and customer service, with experience as a paralegal and various internships in the legal field.
Work at Linklaters
Ciara Stevens currently holds the position of Future Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters, a role she has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, she participated in the Making Links Scholar program at Linklaters from 2021 to 2022. This program is designed to support aspiring solicitors from diverse backgrounds, providing them with valuable insights and experiences in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Ciara Stevens is pursuing a Bachelor of Laws - LLB (Hons) with a Study Abroad year at Northumbria University, expected to complete in 2024. She studied at Universidad Pontificia Comillas for an exchange year from 2022 to 2023. Her secondary education includes 13 GCSEs at St John Fisher Catholic High School and A Levels in Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at St Aidan's and St John Fisher Associated Sixth Form.
Previous Legal Experience
Ciara has gained substantial legal experience through various roles. She worked as a Volunteer Paralegal at Community Law Project UK Ltd from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Legal Intern at Newco Legal for eight months during the same period. Her involvement in these positions has contributed to her practical understanding of the legal profession.
Work Experience in Customer Service
Before her legal career, Ciara held several customer service roles. She worked as a Customer Service Assistant at Sainsbury's from 2017 to 2021 for four years. Additionally, she was employed as a Barista at Starbucks for three months in 2022 and as Bar Staff at Northumbria Students' Union for eight months from 2021 to 2022. These experiences have equipped her with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Internships and Professional Development
Ciara participated in a Commercial Law Internship with Bright Network in 2021 for one month. She also worked with SEO London as a Candidate for one year, focusing on enhancing her professional skills and networking within the legal community. These internships have played a significant role in her professional development.