ALICIA SMITH

CONTACT DETAILS:
Email address: alicia.smith@student.bond.edu.au
Mobile number: 0458 566 110
EDUCATION:
Bond University - Gold Coast, Australia
2014 - 2017
Collegiate Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Bachelor of Arts (International Relations and Communications majors)
Relevant
Coursework:
Australian
Government
&
Politics,
Media
and
Communications Law, Principles of Contractual Liability, Legal Ethics & Professional
Conduct, Laws of Civil Procedure, Evidence Law, French, Immigration Law,
Communication Research.
Legal Skills: Advocacy, Multi-Party Negotiation, Client Interviews, Mooting, Drafting
Documents
St Michaels Collegiate School Hobart, Australia
- 2013
Academic Scholarship Recipient
Mount Carmel College Hobart, Australia
2011

2012

2009

EXPERIENCE:
International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children
Aug-Dec 2016
Washington D.C, United States of America
Research Intern
Research child protection legislation in 196 countries and identified deficiencies.
Develop a thorough understanding of international human rights instruments
such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child or EU Lanzarote
Convention.
Recommend policy changes and improvements to global governments by
assisting in writing the Child Sexual Abuse Model Legislation and Global Review.
Bond University Annual Alumni Calling Fund
June 2016
Gold Coast, Australia
Student Fundraiser

Participated in telephone fundraising to successfully raise money for the Bond

Alumni Fund 2016 campaign. Made affinity calls to past donors to thank them
for their contributions.
Worked proactively and collaboratively within the team of other students to
meet deadlines. Took on feedback and made personal improvements to better
communicate with alumni.

Electoral Commission Queensland

March 2016
Gold Coast, Australia
Scrutineer for QLD Local Government Election
Volunteered to ensure hand count of votes in McPherson electorate was fair and
accurate.
Save the Children Australia
July
2015
Kununurra, Australia
Kununurra Project Volunteer
Organized and conducted a school holiday program for up to 100 Indigenous
children aged 2-16 years old in a rural Western Australia town.
Activities run included a basketball tournament with WA Police, a self-esteem
workshop with young girls, movie nights, health information sessions,
educational exercises.
Gained a better understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander communities, especially the struggles of their underprivileged children.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Bond University French Enthusiasts Cultural Club, President
Bond University Hillsong Powerhouse Club, Secretary and
Treasurer
First in Class Subject Award for Communication Research
First in Class Subject Award for Knowledge and Society
Tasmania Top 100 Graduating Students of the State
Graduate Certificate of Academic Distinction
Collegiate Certificate of Commendation
House Prefect at St Michaels Collegiate School
Hilary Lindsay Short Story Competition for Young Writers, 2nd
Place
Academic Excellence Award & Conscientious Effort Award
Most Enthusiastic Senior Badminton Player
40 Hour Famine Participant
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Abbe Horswill
Research Coordinator, International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children
Email address: ahorswill@icmec.org
Laura McGillivray
Teaching Fellow, Bond University (Society and Design Faculty)
Email Address: laura.mcgilivray@bond.edu.au