SYLVIA IKOMI

1, Tankerville Road
Streatham
London
SW16 5LL
Tel: 020 8679 4163 / Mob: 07956895549
E-MAIL: sylv_ik@yahoo.co.uk
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Education & Qualifications:
June 2009 Benedix City Professional Programme endorsed by the Securities & Investment Institute
(SII) –
· Psychometrically assessed for suitability to Investment Banking / Corporate Finance/Accountancy in
Investment Banking.
· Benedix Certificate in Banking and Finance endorsed by the SII (General overviews of Investment
Banking, Retail Banking, Investments, Accounting, Consulting, Insurance and Law in Banking &
Finance).

Summer 2009: Beginner’s Arabic Reading & Writing.

2005 - 2009: University of Westminster, LLB (Honours) Law, 2.1

2003 - 2005 Wallington Grammar School for Girls:

A Level results: English Language A, English Literature A, History C
Key Skill: Communication Level 3

Languages: Yoruba, G.C.S.E French, Basic German, Latin and Arabic. I will be embarking on a
weekend Sign Language Course in September.

2000 - 2003 Maria Fidelis Convent School for Girls, G.C.S.E results: 4 A*s, 3 As, 2, Bs, 2 Cs
Personal Effectiveness Certificate (Accelerated Learning Course)

Springboard Young Managers Certificate

Changemakers Certificate (for showing good self-awareness, communication and negotiation skills and for my
ability to complete good team work, understand and identify with others and understanding community issues).
Work Experience.
July 2009- present: NEXT My Manager elected me the member of staff with the best customer service.
July 2009 – present: The Personal Support Unit (at the Royal Courts of Justice and the Principal
Registry of the Family Division):
Ÿ Accompany litigants into court to provide emotional support and debriefing afterwards.
 Ÿ Make calls to help litigants find out more about procedures governing their cases.
Ÿ Advise litigants on court procedure.
Ÿ Speak to ushers and / or judges' clerks on clients’ behalf before and after hearings.

June- October 2008 - Chancery Chambers (Mini-Pupilage) 74

Chancery Lane London WC2A 1AD
 Learnt the extent of research and preparation that goes into each legal case.

June 2007 - Chambers of Tony Baldry MP (Mini-Pupilage) 1

Essex Court 1st Floor Temple London EC4Y 9AR
 Learnt more about how the judicial system works and experienced it first-hand when I observed
High Court and County Court Hearings.

March 2007 Knights Solicitors (Work Experience)

498-500 Harrow Road, London W9 3QA
Ÿ Attended client meetings and took notes.
Ÿ Gained valuable insight into the role sound communications skills have during barrister’s
correspondence with a prison inmate via satellite.

January-February 2007 - Anthony Ogunfeibo & Co. Solicitors (Work Experience)

352-354 Camberwell New Road London
Ÿ Completed legal research.
Ÿ Drafted letters of advice to clients.
Ÿ Attended client meetings and took notes.

June 2006 - September 2006 - Anthony Ogunfeibo & Co. Solicitors (Work Experience)
June 2006 - Temple Chambers (Mini-Pupilage) 4th
Floor Rm 241, No. 3 - No. 7 Temple Avenue London EC4 YOHP Preparing
case notes during my work experience enhanced my legal writing skills. My experience also taught me
the importance of sound communication, team-work, a high work ethic and organization in Law.

June 2004- July 2004 - Ormerods Solicitors (Work Experience) I

shadowed a variety of solicitors enhancing my knowledge of the day-to-day work of family, criminal and
commercial solicitor.

Voluntary Work:
School Library Assistant.
English Tutor.
Nursery Assistant (Orchard Primary School – Hackney).
After-School Homework Club helper for Refugee children at Amy Johnson Primary School.
Working as the LLB Law Course Representative enhanced my assertiveness, public speaking, negotiation
and committee skills. I ensured that the student voice was listened to and acted upon.
President of the University of Westminster Howard League Society. The Howard League campaign for
penal reform for youth and women offenders and visit Prisons and Secure Units

Interests: Singing (I’m regularly asked to perform at weddings and other events), badminton and jitsu.

References: Available on request.