Finlay James

Finlay James has a diverse work experience in the legal field. In 2022, they worked as a Paralegal at CMS. They also had a Mini-Pupil experience at St John's Buildings Barristers' Chambers and a Mini Pupillage at Chavasse Court Chambers and Great James Street Chambers. In 2022, they worked as a Licensing Assistant/Paralegal at John Gaunt & Partners Licensing Solicitors. They also participated in various internships at Bright Network, including Commercial Law, Business Operations & Marketing, and Investment Banking & Asset Management. Before that, Finlay was a Sessional Project Worker at Family Action, where they researched and planned information evenings for parents of neurodiverse children. They also held various roles at the University of Liverpool, including Treasurer and Ambassador at the University of Liverpool Tennis Club, Peer Mentor, and participating in the SEN Law Clinic. Additionally, they were an AS Aspire Coaching Scheme Mentee at Aspiring Solicitors. Finlay's most recent role is as a Legal Clerk/Paralegal at KEANEY WHITEHEAD PARTNERSHIP LLP, where they gained experience in criminal defense law.

Finlay James pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in Law from the University of Liverpool from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, they obtained various certifications in fields related to law and reasoning. In 2022, Finlay James completed the Avvoka Academy 2.0 (Document Automation Workshop) from Avvoka. In 2021, they completed the Avvoka Academy 1.0 (Document Automation Workshop), received a JustisOne Certificate of Proficiency from vLex Justis, obtained a LexisPSL Certification from LexisNexis, and achieved StudySection Verbal Reasoning Advanced Test, Expert Test, and Foundation Test Certifications. They also completed ZSA Training from Zero Suicide Alliance, BPP University Law School's Summer Skills Certificate, LexisLibrary Advanced Certification and Foundation Certificate from LexisNexis, and Virtual Experience Program Participant-Latham and Watkins from Forage. In 2020, Finlay James acquired WestLaw UK Advanced Certification and Basic Certification from Thomson Reuters. Furthermore, in 2017, they participated in the National Citizens Service program provided by NCS - National Citizen Service Trust.