CHRIS CHEUNG

Personal Information
	Marital status: Single Nationality: British Date of Birth: 12^th October 1974 Place of Birth: London
Education
	2000 - The Open University London Computing: An Object Orientated Approach

	1998 – 1999 The College of Law London Legal Practice Course Electives: Commercial law, employment law, personal injury and medical negligence

	1993 – 1997 The University of Surrey Guildford French and Law Bachelor of Science (Second Class Honours/Lower Division)
	Study Periods abroad at: April-June 1994 Université Jean Moulin Lyons French Language and French Law Jan –March 1996 Ecole d’interpretes Mons Interpreting

	1986–1993 Emanuel School London A-Levels- 1993- English Literature (B), French (B), Russian (C) 9 GCSEs- 1991- 7(As) including Maths and English, 2(Bs)

Professional work experience

Legal work experience	July 99 - Feb 00 Hallam-Peel & Co London Paralegal Manage own PI, landlord and tenant, family and Legal Aid franchised and unfranchised caseload of approximately 50 cases. Duties and tasks include: Interviewing clients and witnesses and drafting statements Advising clients on funding, legal issues and procedure Drafting instructions to experts and counsel Commencing proceedings and drafting all relevant court documentation Negotiating settlements with third parties Billing and costing
	Apr 99 Russell Henry & Co London Voluntary Worker Assisted with the firm’s costing Assisted with interviewing immigration clients
	Aug 98 Norton Rose London Administrator Assisted with the firm’s graduate recruitment
	Apr 98 –May 98 Kingsley and Napley London Researcher and Archivist Reviewed and analysed a large backlog of cases Eliminated the non-active files

Other work experience	May 98-Aug 98 Andersen Consulting London Marketing Assistant Exercised public relations skills in maintaining the information line Introduced potential clients to the company and ensured that any of their queries were answered
	Sept 97–Apr 98 Department of Trade and Industry London Administrative Officer Worked efficiently and diligently in processing a large back log of military export licences Liaised with the FCO, MOD and technical Officers and drafted the licences according to their advice
	June – Aug 1996 Soletanche (Civil Engineers) Paris International Secretary Translated legal and professional documents
	Mar – May 1996 European Citizens’ Action Service Brussels Conference Organiser Organised the conference "Automobile Emission Standards for the Year 2000" for ninety delegates Lobbied the European Commission Drafted the conference programme, press releases and the conference report

Skills
	Excellent knowledge of Word for Windows 97 and 6.0 and Good knowledge of Excel. Full Driving Licence Typing speed: fifty-five words per minute.
Languages
	Fluent English and French, moderate spoken Cantonese and moderate Russian and basic Spanish
Achievements, Hobbies and Interests
At University At School Hobbies & Interests	Chairman of the Joint Courts Committee in first year at University responsible for organising a Summer fete for 900+ university students Active member of the French Society School prefect and vice-captain of Wellington House Captain of 2^nd XI cricket team, Captain of school tennis team and vice-captain of 3^rd XV school rugby team Writing- I have written numerous articles for the University newspaper "Barefacts" covering subjects such as University Union democracy, the drug "Ecstasy" and Love Sport- I keep fit by playing football, tennis, squash and cycling Music- I have completed the Intermediate Guitar Course at the Guitar Institute in London and continue to play
References
	Available on request