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Curriculum Vitae

Confidential Dossier

David Kim

Graduate-at-Law · Video Editor · Sydney, AU

The following is a professional record, legal experience, and writing samples, maintained for recruitment and referral. For creative work, please return to the main portfolio.

01 · Institution

UNSW, 2021 to 2026

2021 to 2026

Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Media

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Conjoint program. Media major focused on screen production and sound design.

2024

Certificate II of Auslan

DeafConnect

Australian Sign Language, conversational proficiency.

02 · Legal & Professional Experience

2023 to Present

2025

Paralegal (Ad-hoc)

Wentworth Lawyers and Partners

  • Engaged directly by a Partner across commercial, migration, and workers' compensation law.
  • Reviewed and analysed commercial lease agreements.
  • Conducted legal research and reported findings to the supervising Partner.

2025

Volunteer Paralegal

Astor Legal

  • Liaised with clients on payment issues, case updates, and legal queries.
  • Drafted After Court Letters, Representations, Affidavits, and Statements.
  • Maintained client files and kept regular correspondence with Courts, Law Enforcement, and Barristers.

2025

Volunteer

ARTS Law Centre

  • Research for the Principal.
  • Prepared and reviewed Information Sheets for publishing.

Current

Video Editor

Freelance

  • Established and managed a freelance practice.
  • Editing for Jolly, Korean Englishman, and 6 Months Later.
  • Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Capcut.

2024

Peer Mentor

UNSW

  • Provided advice for managing academia and building social connections and strong relationships.

2024

Marketing Intern

Ourlit

  • Weekly meetings with the CEO and Founder to improve marketing and develop new initiatives for increasing retention and follower count.

2023

Tutor

EzyMaths

  • Organised and delivered relevant educational material.

2023

Kitchen Hand

Kochi

  • Preparation and handling of various ingredients, assisting with preparing meals, and cleaning.

03 · Extracurriculars

Selected

2025

AI Debate Competition

UNSW

  • Finalist. Competed in the final eight in front of over 100 people.

2025

Start-Up Program

UNSW

  • Pitched and was accepted for a Mental Health Startup program.
  • Built an MVP and liaised with investors.

2024

Kingsford Legal Centre Volunteer Night

UNSW

  • Pre-screened clients and checked for conflicts.
  • Conducted interviews and reported to a volunteer solicitor.

2023

Beginners Mooting Competition 1 and 2

Ashurst

  • Passed preliminary rounds. Acted as Senior Counsel.

04 · Writing Samples

Selected

Letter of Advice · 2025

Sample Letter of Advice to Fictitious Client.

A fictitious letter of advice prepared for a commercial client, setting out available claims and next steps.

Sample Letter of Advice to Fictitious Client.

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Essay · 2025

Law as a Collective Subconscious

A jurisprudence essay comparing legal realism with a competing theory of law in everyday life.

Law as a Collective Subconscious

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Essay · 2024

Algorithms and Everyday Practice

A media essay on power, autonomy, and how individuals shape the algorithms that shape them.

Algorithms and Everyday Practice

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Full copies available on request. Email is on the contact page.

MMXXVI David Kim

Video Editor & Aspiring Legal Practitioner

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