Sample Resume 2 continued ACHIEVEMENTS Macquarie University • Current GPA of 3.73 (as of June 2013) • Leiden University Netherlands – One month study and travel scholarship (February 2011) • Top 10 in year for Property Law (July 2011) • First in year for Tort Law (July 2010) • Member of the Golden Key Honour Society for academic excellence (2010– present) James Ruse High school • Received UAI of 99.25 (December 2009) • Premier’s Award for HSC (December 2009) • Elected Vice Captain (January 2008 – 2009) • Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award (March 2008) • Elected SRC President (January 2007) • Innovation Scholarship (2007 – 2008) VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES Amnesty International society 2010 - Present • Vice-President of Macquarie Amnesty International Society: This role involves managing the Macquarie Branch of the Amnesty International Society, including coordinating fundraising and awareness raising events. • Board member of Amnesty International Committee: This role involves attending regular meetings to discuss action plans and coordinate awareness raising events, including recently installing and managing displays at city stations to increase insight into the Geneva Convention. University Mentoring • Mentor for Law Students: March – May 2011 • Mentor for Arts Students: March – April 2011 • Mentor in Volunteer Buddy Program for International Students: March – June 2012 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES University Competitions • Senior Mooting: Grand finalists – May 2013 • Junior Mooting: Grand finalists – May 2012 • Client Interview: Progressed to the Semi-finals March – May 2011 • Witness Negotiations: Participated March – June 2010 Sporting Activities • Team member of the Hills District Athletics Club: April 2008 – Present • Captain of Carlingford Wildcats Soccer Club AAL1/2: April 2009 – August 2010 INTERESTS Sport activities (particularly athletics, soccer, cycling and netball), activities with Amnesty International and travelling. REFEREES Neville Barry Partner at Barry & Co Solicitor 0430 561 787 Dr Margaret Lennox Psychologist at ML Psychologists 0404 567 899 Clerkship Guide 2013 15