Adi Khurana

Sat in the Private Client and Tax team, calculating UK tax residency day counts and drafting a memorandum applying the HMRC Statutory Residence Test. Drafted Letters of Wishes for discretionary trusts and proofread a Trust Deed.

Attended pro bono family law sessions run with firms including Mishcon de Reya, observing client consultations and how practitioners manage sensitive matters. Practised taking accurate notes during consultations.

Trained AI translation models by proofreading and editing documents across English and German for corporate, business, and medical contexts. Complied with strict style guides and specialised terminology.

Reached the quarterfinals of the Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition, demonstrating commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Qualified as an accredited mediator through professional training in conflict resolution, active listening, and impartial negotiation. Trained in a range of dispute scenarios including family disputes.

Completed virtual work experiences with Slaughter and May and BCLP. Pitched the firm's expertise, proofread a draft Heads of Terms, summarised conference call notes, drafted a deed of assignment, and analysed green lease clauses.

Performed gallery invigilation and visitor experience hosting at various institutions such as the V&A and the Barbican. Adapted to different teams and developed communication approaches based on audience needs.

Produced audio guides for the Culture Lab's 'Power!' Exhibition. Researched the histories and cultural significance of objects including their material, social and political contexts.

Collaborated with colleagues to ensure efficient service during peak periods with high customer volume. Handled unexpected challenges and difficult customer interactions calmly.

Led two school societies simultaneously, organising charity fundraisers and raising awareness of global issues. Collaborated with local charity branches to drive community change.

Gained first-hand experience of daily operations within a solicitors' firm and supported fee-earners in providing legal services to clients. Performed administrative tasks such as organising files and documents, scanning, calling clients, and updating databases.

Invited to speak at the House of Commons on International Women's Day about forced marriage, FGM and the charity's work combating honour-based violence. Addressed an audience of parliamentarians, charity leaders and activists.

Grade: Distinction

Pursuing an MA Law (Conversion) with Distinction grades in all GDL modules, expected completion in 2026.

Grade: 2:1

Earned a BA (Hons) in German and History of Art with a 2:1, developing critical thinking skills and spending a year in Berlin studying Social and Cultural Anthropology.

Grade: A, A, D1

Completed A-Levels in German (A), Politics (A), and Art History (D1), demonstrating strong academic performance.