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Marquita Belgrove

@marquitabelgrove

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Aspiring litigator with strong research, advocacy and client-service experience.

Trinidad and Tobago

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What I'm looking for

I seek litigation or research-focused legal roles where I can apply advocacy skills, gain courtroom exposure, and work in a collaborative, client-centered team.

I am a motivated law graduate and Legal Education Certificate candidate with demonstrated strengths in legal research, advocacy and client service. I have practical experience drafting civil applications, preparing court notes, presenting legal arguments, and leading small teams in customer-facing roles, highlighted by a moot championship and the Justice Wendell Kangaloo Memorial Prize for Best Advocate.

I combine volunteer experience in child trauma assistance and tutoring with proficiency in legal databases (LexisNexis, Westlaw) and Microsoft/D365 tools. I am driven to contribute to a litigation-focused practice where I can apply advocacy skills, continue developing courtroom experience, and support clients with clear, empathetic communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Volunteer Child Trauma Assistant

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UNICEF

Jul 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Provided trained assistance to children during emergencies and disaster recovery, creating routines and mental-aid support during hurricane and flooding relief efforts.

Child Trauma Support Emergency Response Crisis Intervention Mental Health Support Community Outreach Training Delivery

Legal Intern

Omega Chambers

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Drafted civil applications and supporting affidavits, conducted research on novel legal issues, and prepared court notes while attending trials to support litigation teams.

Legal Research Drafting Court Procedures Oral Advocacy Case Analysis LexisNexis Westlaw

Customer Service Team Lead

Carib Brewery Limited

May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)

Led a customer service team, set daily objectives, prepared progress reports, and resolved customer complaints while delivering results within tight deadlines.

Team Leadership Customer Service Reporting Time Management Communication Microsoft Office

Volunteer Tutor

Youth Group Voluntary Tutoring Program

Sep 2018 - Mar 2019 (6 months)

Developed lesson plans, assisted students with Internal Assessment research projects, and guided exam preparation to improve academic performance.

Lesson planning Tutoring Research Guidance Exam Preparation Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hugh Wooding Law School

Legal Education Certificate, Legal Education

2025 -

Activities and societies: Mooting (Year 1 Moot Champion 2023; C.C.J. International Moot Team 2025); Student Representative Council Secretary (2024/2025)

Pursuing Legal Education Certificate; awarded The Justice Wendell Kangaloo Memorial Prize for Best Advocate and participated in moot competitions and student representation roles.

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

Bachelor of Laws, Law

Grade: Upper Second Class Honours

Activities and societies: Student Representative for Argument and Report Writing Course (2020); U.W.I. Sisterhood Society (2020-2023)

Completed Bachelor of Laws with Upper Second Class Honours and engaged in leadership and extracurricular activities.

Naparima Girls' High School

High School Diploma, Secondary Education

Activities and societies: Dr Gillian Lucky Award for Public Speaking (2019); Access Benefit Sharing Debate Champion (2019); Secondary Schools' Drama Festival (2018)

Completed secondary education with multiple awards for public speaking and subject performance and active participation in debate and drama.