Secretary - Election Manifestos

Secretary 
1. Crystal Smith

Hello,
My name is crystal smith. I am a first year student at the university, I study criminology and criminal law. I am putting myself forward for the secretary role of the OULS. I am a very passionate person, who loves to learn new things everyday! 

 

I love the complexity of law , it fascinates me how it all works. I am also proud to say that I have experience as a secretary for the traveller movement charity. I worked on the youth advisory team. 

 

I believe with my skills I would make a suitable candidate for this position. I am trained in mental health first aid , I am active in the student community, I love meeting new people and learning new perspectives.

 

I hope you consider me a suitable candidate.
 

2. Christelle Jones 
I would like to apply for 2 positions within The Open University Law Society. I have experience in both a Vice – Chair as well as Secretariat role.

 

I am a Stage 2 LLB student and attend most of the speaker series on offer and find them incredibly valuable. I am also a student member of the Inner Temple

 

I work in the legal profession within Financial Services as a paralegal / trainee. A large number of the tasks I perform, crosses over into the Corporate Secretariat area which I believe provides me with transferable skills for both the Vice-Chair as well as the secretary role. I have a commitment to advancing in the principles of justice, equality and am eager to contribute my transferable skills and expertise to The Open University’s Law Society. I always try to uphold the highest standards of integrity in everything I do, and strive to create an inclusive work/study environment.  This  is visible in my other roles as Communications officer for the Mental Heath network for UBS Group and as an LGBTQ+ Ambassador.

 

My primary focus will be to ensure smooth and efficient communication among the members, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration within our legal community.

 

I strongly believe that successful communication is the foundation upon which a successful society is built. Additionally, I am dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability without The Law Society.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read my statement.

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3. Rachel Lafferty

Firstly, I’d like to thank you so for taking the time to read my statement for the impending

election. If you elect me for this role as secretary, I will make sure I do the upmost to do thebest I can. I am a kind and honest person, and I always work hard; and give everything my all. I am currently in my first year doing Law, before I briefly studied Psychology before a career change of mind. I really am proud of being an Open University student and part of a network of students whom are all like-minded in what we do and what our passions are in life. I’m also proud of being a OULS member, it’s a great society to be part of and I’ve already gained so much knowledge from the various events and talks that I’ve attended. I would love to be given the opportunity to showcase my other skills and to be able to help give back to a group and to a university whom have already given me so much. I hope you will put your trust in me and elect me for this position. Thank you. Rachel

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