John Morley	
Address: 90 The Northumberlands, Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2.
Telephone: 087 7584821
E- Mail: johnjamorley@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Spring 2015 – Law Society of Ireland, FE1 Examinations
Company Law – 50%
Contact Law – 50%
European Union Law – 50%
Autumn 2015 – Law Society of Ireland, FE1 Examinations
Tort Law – Pending
Constitutional Law – Pending
Criminal Law - Pending
Sept 2010- May 2014	University of Limerick
BA in Law and Sociology (LLB)
Grade: 2.1
September 2005- June 2010	Pobalscoil Inbhear sceine, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Leaving Certificate 2010: 440 points

EMPLOYMENT
Legal Experience:
August 2015 – Present
Eversheds, One Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
•	Intern on the Mortgage team in the Litigation Department;
•	My role involves a large amount of case management with matters in Court in Dublin and in all other Circuits’ in Ireland;
•	Communicating with Solicitor Agents around Ireland in preparation for matters outside of Dublin;
•	Organising Proofs for Drafting;
•	Corresponding with clients in relation to cases;
•	Corresponding with Defendants, Defendant solicitors, accountants, Personal Insolvency Practioners, Estate Agents and state agencies such as MABS; 

June 2014 – July 2015
Ivor Fitzpatrick & Company Solicitors, 44/45 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
•	Legal Executive, Revenue team in the Debt Recovery Division of the Litigation Department, conducting Litigation for the Office of the Collector General.
•	Communicating with Revenue agents in managing a large amount of files. 
•	Securing Judgement in District Court, Circuit Court and High Court. 
•	Advising Revenue on the best avenues of enforcement in securing the Tax Liabilities outstanding to Revenue. 
•	Liaising between the client and Taxpayers and there agent in putting short term and long term Tax settlements; 
May 2012 – December 2012
Ivor Fitzpatrick & Company Solicitors, 44/45 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
•	Intern on the High Court and Circuit Court Defendant team in the Debt Recovery Division of the Litigation Department;
•	Dealt with a large caseload of commercial litigation. This required working to deadlines in a high stress environment.
•	Attended counsel in the Four Courts on applications such as Summary Judgements in the Master’s Court.
•	Attended the Supreme Court Office, Central Office and the Circuit Court Office 
•	Made applications for substituted service before the County Registrar.
•	Gained knowledge and experience of office administration including filing, faxing, photocopying, typing and telephone.
Relevant Experience:
Summer 2013
The Surf Lodge, Montauk, New York, USA
Job Title: Bar and Restaurant Busser
•	Cleared tables, stocked supplies and provided an efficient customer service in a busy environment.
•	Communicated with waiting staff, management and security in the course of busy concerts held at the venue.
•	Provided bottle service and VIP tables and private dining areas.
•	Gained experience in working in a different country and people of different nationalities.
Montauk Downs Golf Club, Montauk, New York, USA
Job Title: Caddy
•	Caddied for golfers of all levels.
•	Cleaned clubs and equipment.
•	Organising Caddies for groups of golfers and competitions. 
•	Gained experience in communicating with customers of different backgrounds and nationalities.
Summer 2011
D O’ Shea’s Bar and Restaurant, North Square, Sneem, Co. Kerry.
•	Customer Service, waiting tables and bar work.
•	Stock and till management.
•	Opening and closing the premises.

SKILLS
IT: 
•	Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
•	Proficient knowledge of legal databases Westlaw, Lexis, CRO Website and the Land Registry.
•	Experience with Solcase case management system and DM file management system.
Organisational:
•	Throughout university time management skills were gained through projects and course work and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. These skills were also required during my legal work experience in the preparation of legal materials for upcoming cases. Deadlines are crucial in the conduction of litigation. In attending counsel punctuality and organisation were particularly required in attending a number of matters in the course of a morning.
Communication:
•	During my legal work experience I was immersed in oral and written communication with clients, other law firms and counsel.  My legal writing skills were developed and I improved my accuracy and clarity in proof reading letters. My oral presentation skills have developed in participating in moots and giving talks most recently in a presentation to the Irish Citizens Information on the Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 which has now since been enacted.
Teamwork Skills: 
•	Throughout education, work and sporting activities I gained experience in working as part of a team through various group assignments in University. From my legal work experience I gained an understanding of the different roles in the successful running of legal services and how vital teamwork comes into play. For instance on the Mortgage Arrears Unit, we as a team could have one hundred cases to prepare spread out across County Registrars’ Lists all over Ireland.

INTERESTS & ACHIEVEMENTS - 
•	Past Member of UL Law Society – I was involved in the peer mentoring programme in which senior law students’ help out first year law students. The guidance includes help with assignments, use of legal databases, exam preparation and general questions they may have.
•	Active Member of Templenoe GAA club – I am a member of the senior panel. Help in organising the charity fun day involved by the club every September.
•	Past Member of UL Political Society: I held position of Vice- Secretary in second year. I was involved in successfully inviting Limerick TD Kieran O’ Donnell Deputy Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Innovation and Sean Kelly MEP and former president of the GAA.
•	Involved various school rugby and basketball teams including the All-Ireland winning football team in 6th year. This was a major achievement as it was the first time our school one an All-Ireland football title.
•	Class president in 2009- I was elected class representative in 5th year. The role included liaison with the Hear Head and Principal on issue regarding our class.  
•	Member of Eversheds Cultural Social Responsibility Committee. 

REFERENCES
Available on request