Cullen Gordge

vv Cullen Gordge My name is Cullen Gordge and I am a 27 year old male (born 14 December 1989) currently working as an associate at Werksmans Attorneys. I am interested in broadening my horizons to new experiences outside the field of law. As a side note, I hold dual citizenship in South Africa and the Netherlands. COVER LETTER 15 Wonderboom Avenue, Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort Dear Sir or Madam, - Coming up with an enlightening and inspirational few paragraphs to convince you that I'm an asset to your company is no easy task. In fact, I fear that it may be an impossible one. - Words thrown together on a page aren’t going to give you any real comfort or insight into the person you may, or may not, be inviting into your organisation. So instead of trying to convince you as to why I'm perfect for this position I'd like to take this opportunity to tell you what I've been through to get to the point of applying for this very job. For the past two years I've been 'plying my trade' at a law firm as an article clerk (or candidate attorney). This essentially means that I've amassed many an hour by the side of a strangely sympathetic and caring photocopying machine and can multi-task numerous demands from numerous demanding people. In addition to this impressive skill set, I've tried my hand at both litigious and commercial drafting as well as the management of clients and their expectations. Not to mention the myriad of times I've acted as the middle-man, taking heat from the opposition as well as friendly fire from one's own clients. I'm leaving the field of law because I want something different. I'm not sure if it's the career for me and when I sit day dreaming (during the precious few minutes of my day that I have to myself), I can't help but obsess over the thought of entering into a new challenge. I may not be all that qualified or experienced for this position, but, like everyone else, I've never known how to do anything until I did it for the first time. But unlike everyone else, I have the qualifications necessary to succeed, and I do not have a record of failure in any of my endeavors, and I do not foresee failing in my attempts in giving you my time, energy and dedication. I hope that this letter has perhaps achieved what I first believed impossible, and given you insight into the type of person I am, and why I would be an asset to your company. I look forward to meeting you in person. Sincerely C. Gordge PROFILE SUCKING AT SOMETHING IS THE FIRST STEP TO BECOMING SORTA GOOD AT SOMETHING Jake (Adventure Time) IT'S NOT THE BEARD ON THE OUTSIDE THAT COUNTS, BUT THE BEARD ON THE INSIDE Action Hank (Dexter's Lab) Cullen Gordge WORK EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATE/LAWYER: Werksmans Attorneys (Jan 2017 – Current) CANDIDATE ATTORNEY: Werksmans Attorneys (Jan 2015 – Jan 2017) During my time as a candidate attorney and now as an associate my experience ranged from general litigation and labour related contracts and disputes to general commercial work such as the drafting of sale agreements, memorandums of incorporation, shareholder's agreements and the like. References on demand due to current employment 15 Wonderboom Avenue, Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort, South Africa -- OFFICE ASSISTANT: HallInc (Jan 2011 – Nov 2011) During the period between my studies I assisted the directors of HallInc (a small law firm based in Hurlingham, Sandton) with the day to day running of their ante nuptial contract division. References: Leigh Patterson (Director):- EDUCATION SKILL S WITS UNIVERSITY: BACHELOR OF LAW (LLB) (2012 - 2014) Complete PROFESSIONAL SKILLS I completed my LLB degree with Wits University whereby I studied subjects ranging from company, criminal, labour and administrative law to legal philosophy and alternative dispute resolution. Drafting/Writing UNISA: BACHELOR OF ARTS (2008 – mid 2011) Complete Public Speaking and Communication Word/Outlook Proficiency During my BA degree I majored in Archaeology and Geography and studied other subjects such as History and Anthropology. AWARDS DEAN'S LIST: 2012, 2013 and 2014. PERSONAL SKILLS I received Dean's List recognition for each year of my LLB at Wits University. The Dean's List is awarded to students whose average per year is 70% or more. Communication LLB DISTINCTION: 2014. I received my LLB with Distinction from Wits University. A distinction is given to students who complete a degree with an average of 70% or higher. Teamwork Creativity Leadership