CLARE SUSANNAH FARMER

Clare Susannah Farmer msclarefarmer@gmail.com PERSONAL PROFILE I am a legal graduate in the final stages as a PhD candidate in international public law. My professional background is as a legal content writer and paralegal/out-of-court McKenzie Friend, spanning a wide range of legal areas. I also gave my time as a volunteer in legal roles for charities. In addition, I have four years of experience as an editor of a fashion magazine. Before this, I worked for the government on legislation, policy, and communications. I aspire to impact the legal field positively by using law to help others and influence future legislation. I am particularly passionate about human rights, justice and the Rule of Law. KEY SKILLS Excellent written skills, which include academic writing as well as demonstrating the ability to distil complicated legal areas into language that non-legal people can understand; Sound verbal communication skills, which include the ability to listen to sensitive information and transfer this into writing ,as well as to teach complicated areas of law to undergraduates; Excellent research skills, which include the ability to research independently; Advanced analytical skills, which enable me to interpret legislation; Exceptional organisational skills, which enable me to meet deadlines and juggle varying priorities; and An eye for detail, which means I can spot errors and provide accurate work. PROFESSIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE: Content Writer (self-employed): 2017 - current Regular content writing for a legal firm I have a long-standing contract with. Subjects I have written on are employment law, property law, disputes and litigation and eCommerce laws https://legalvision.co.uk/author/clarefarmer/ Regular long-term content writing for National Accident Helpline on personal injury compensation claims Proofreading of educational guides approved by DFE Various other blog and article writing, editing and proofreading. Public Law Visiting Lecturer, University of Bedfordshire: 2023 Teaching Conducting seminars Facilitating workshops Marking assessments and exams Encouraging and coaching students Paralegal/Out-of-court McKenzie Friend work (self-employed): 2017-2019 Assistance in a Family Law Child Arrangement Order case Assistance and drafting of a pre-action protocol for Judicial Review against the police for issuing a Police Information Notice Assistance and drafting pre-action protocol for Judicial Review against the Local Authority for their duty towards suitable accommodation for homelessness (pro bono) Drafting an employment grievance letter Drafting letters and arguments relating to consumer legislation Researching arbitration and shipping law Editor-in-Chief for a self-founded fashion magazine: 2011-2017 Creating ideas for, commissioning and editing written features Proofreading Running active social media channels Successfully involved global luxury brands such as Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Bentley and Hugo Boss Established and built up a global social media Independent publisher in a highly competitive market dominated by large publishers Training and managing staff Negotiating contracts and terms Writing terms and conditions Civil Servant for Central Government: 2000-2011 (with career breaks) (Various roles in a range of departments): Analysing legislation Responding to complex correspondence to the public regarding legislation Policy research on sensitive issues Event and project management Staff management Co-facilitating training events VOLUNTARY: McKenzie Friend for the National Campaign for Domestic Violence: 2017-2018 Assisting in applications for Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders by drafting court witness statements Immigration Caseworker for Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID): 2018 Casework and assisting with workshop/legal advice session in an immigration removal centre Pro bono legal work: 2013 I successfully drafted a pre-action protocol argument for potential Judicial Review against the UK Prison Service. This resulted in them taking action to correct their wrongdoing and to prevent a full Judicial Review against them. Education: I am currently in my final two weeks part-time as a PhD candidate in Public International Migration Law. I have a: Postgraduate Diploma in Law 2:1 BA (Hons) Degree Dance Studies 2:1 3 A Levels and 1 AS Level 11 GCSEs incl. maths, English and science, achieving grades A-C