Bich Luo

My Summary

My Experience

Offer holder:
• Tutor, School of Social Science, University of Aberdeen,
• Interpreter, The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust to hospitals in Oldham, Rochdale, Bury & Salford
NCA Safeguarding Children Level 1 & 2 (inc Basic Prevent)
NCA The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism P1
NCA Moving and Handling Theory - Non-Patient Handlers Level 1
NCA Infection Prevention - Patient Handlers Level 2
NCA Information Governance and Data Security
NCA Health, Safety and Welfare
NCA Safeguarding Children - Level 3
NCA Conflict Resolution
NCA Safeguarding Adults Level 1 & 2 (inc Basic Prevent)
NCA Equality, Diversity and Human Rights

Teaching and research areas of interest and Subjects taught: Private International Law (foundation), International Economic Law (WTO and investment law), International Investment Law, International Trade and Business Law, Introduction to Economics, Survey of International Economics/Research Methodology, International Economics, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Development Economics, International Marketing, Risk Management

2015 – 2018 Tutor, Teaching and Research Assistant, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hanoi, Vietnam

• Prepared reports for Senior Lecturers in International Investment law and International Private Law subjects;
• Arranged duties of Secretary and administrative assistant for Vice Dean
• Taught students majoring in Public International Law and International Economic Law; arranged workshops and work experience events.
• Coordinated International Human Rights Day events with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC);
• Organised the 6th Biennial Asian Society of International Law Conference and International law Lecture series which discuss monthly contemporary issues
• Developed proposals, survey, analysis reports, briefs, research tools including questionnaires and discussion guides
• Monitored evaluation processes, including field data collection and data analysis (qualitative and quantitative)
• Supervised fieldwork plan implementation; resolve fieldwork and operational issues


2019 – present: Translator and Interpreter England and Scotland

• Demonstrated a strong knowledge of linguistic and cultural nuances, interpersonal and communication skills, ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
• Proofread, edited and translated documents, with excellent accuracy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in translation software and tools (e.g., Trados tools)
• Offered excellent levels of customer service, sensitivity and discretion to clients.
• Multitasked confidently, meeting tight deadlines consistently.

2018 – 2022 Project Assistant, legal lead and brand ambassador, ICT Law Hanoi, Vietnam
• Supported the founding of a start-up law firm specialising in investment, business and industrial property.
• Promoted startup ecosystems and projects for policy legal research, formed partnerships and connections
• Reviewed legal documents and prepared legal opinions for clients
• Represented the firm in PR events, demonstrating excellent communication and presentation skills.

September- November 2020– Associate, LEADCO Legal Counsel Hanoi, Vietnam

• Worked as part of a team providing a wide variety of legal services; worked on large and prestigious projects including a Vietnamese Government partnership with the USAID Trade Facilitation Program worth US$21.7 million; a USAID-funded program for combatting ocean plastic pollution worth US$48 million and a set of EPC (turnkey contract-Engineering Procurement and Construction) contract worth US$2.5 billion/
• Drafted documents, liaised between senior partners in the law firm and clients; conveyed legal advice.
• Registered medical devices; updated charters and company rule under the newest enterprise law, adjusted acquisition of shares/stakes or made corporal decisions
• Assisted large corporate partners in Asia and Europe for trademarks in various industries, especially retail
• Demonstrated excellent business acumen and the ability to learn fast, familiarising myself quickly with new concepts around business development, points of land use rights, corporate governance, branding, marketing, hi-tech development, construction and tax.
• Proved myself an excellent problem solver when presented with highly complex legal problems to inspect, evaluate and clarify; demonstrated a great ability to consider all aspects and to foresee risks.

May- October 2020- Legal Counsel, IDVN and Vietnam Business Lawyers Club
Hanoi, Vietnam

• Worked as part of a legal services team, providing companies with legal advice under Vietnamese and international law (international trade, investment law with an expertise in international dispute resolution).
• Prepared and reviewed legal documents, contracts and reports.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and negotiation skills; maintained excellent relations with clients.
• Managed human resources; led a team of 20 staff members.
• Ensured compliance with regulations in corporate business operations; carried out risk management analysis.
• Assisted in Business Development, and organised workshops.
• Managed an intern team who gained knowledge and experience on FDI projects focusing on infrastructure

January- June 2019 –Trainee, IP Information Center, Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam
• Supported Intellectual Property Centers (TISC & IP-HUB) to work with universities, research institutes, and businesses under the spindle and spokesmodel of WIPO's Intellectual Property (EIE) Project.
• Provided reports on the objects and enforcement of intellectual property rights, applications and proposals.

August-December 2018- Trainee, Dept. of International Law, Ministry of Justice
Hanoi, Vietnam

• Analysed legal cases; prepared reports for the Division of Commercial Law, International Finance, and General Affairs
• Supported the development of strategies for arbitration phrases of the Division on law on foreign investment and international disputes.
• Undertook training on International law and dispute settlement
• Maintained a proven track record in developing effective case strategies and composed compelling legal briefs.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
• Founded the Legal English club at the Banking Training School of Vietnam
• Taught students as part of Teach for Vietnam project, supporting their aspirations

KEY SKILLS

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Statistical analysis (SPSS, Eviews)
Legal research software packages
Python
Native speaker of Vietnamese
Full, clean international driver’s license Desk-based and empirical research/ compiling reports
Creating/ delivering complex presentations
Reviewing and proofreading documents/ attention to detail
Experience of legal casework
Experience of data collection, entry and filing
Experience of teaching and training; great communication skills

RECOGNITIONS: Majoring in Mathematics
Honourable mention in Math, City contest for excellent students, school year 2007 – 2008
Honourable mention in Chemistry, School contest for excellent students, school year 2008 – 2009, 2007 – 2008
First prize in Math and Literature, City- level contest for excellent students, school year 2003 – 2004

My Qualifications

? 2022 – 2023 School of law, Uni. of Aberdeen, International Commercial Law, LLM
Courses: Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship, Privacy and Data Protection Law, International Tax Law and Policies, Comparative Contract Law for International Transactions, International Arbitration Energy & Natural Resources, Research Ethics, and Governance. Additional seminars on corporate law and finance.
? 2017 – 2018 Judicial Academy International Trade Law, LPC
? 2010– 2014 Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Bachelor of International Economics
Graduated in Top 20 of the Faculty of International Economics, thesis ranked 2nd out of a class of 140 students. Merit-based scholarship, awarded to 3% of students with excellent academic results.
Principal subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Economic Statistics, International Business, International Trade and Business Law.
? Implementing and assessing program learning outcomes
A course of Nam Viet- National Institute of Education Management at Ho Chi Minh City School of Education Management); Project management (U.S. Embassy in Hanoi);
? MOOC: Question Everything: Scientific Thinking in Real Life (The University of Queensland and Brisbane Grammar School)
? Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making (DelftX);
? The Science of Everyday Thinking (UQx);
? Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making (University of California, Irvine)
? ACCA F4 Corporate and Business Law (self- study); CS50L (Harvardx);
? The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp for 2021 (Udemy);
? DL101E General Course on Intellectual Property (WIPO).

My Availability

almost all the time

My Fees

• Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
• Tutoring from £12.00 per hour