Choose your Leeds JLD Committee for 2025
TRAINEE/APPRENTICE REPRESENTATIVE:
EESA UBAID RIZWAN

I am a solicitor apprentice in my second year, and I would be an ideal committee member to represent legal apprentices for two key reasons. Firstly, as an individual I have the skills necessary to contribute towards the JLD. Secondly, I understand the wants and needs of apprentices and will be able to communicate this effectively to the committee.

As an individual, I am approachable and able to communicate with ease. I am able to understand problems and offer logical and effective solutions. I also think that putting out anonymous surveys asking apprentices about feedback, their needs and ideas for events is a great way to gather information without putting too much pressure on individuals. I have great communication skills developed through my experience in my family business and through teaching at my local mosque.

 

I have experience in organising events and liaising with a variety of individuals. I have volunteered at my local mosque/charity and have been involved in organising and helping to run events such as charity car washes, fun days and gaming tournaments. I also have experience in organising professional networking events and trade days through my family business. I would be able to transfer these skills to a role on the JLD committee and contribute towards initiatives effectively I also understand the needs of apprentices. Apprentices come from a range of backgrounds and are incredibly diverse in their experiences and skills. What we have in common is that we are new to our roles and have a desire to develop our knowledge and skills so that at we have the best skill set to be successful in our careers. The JLD is a great organisation that can assist in helping apprentices achieve this goal.

 

JLD events such as speed networking, dealing with stress and anxiety and career confidence are useful for apprentices as they allow them to gain knowledge and skills that they are in need of and that are incredibly useful to them in their careers.

As a committee member, I would push for such events to be held frequently, I understand from my conversations with other apprentices that professional networking can be very awkward and, in some cases, intimidating for many people. I would look to organise casual networking events in comfortable environments to allow the skills we need to be developed. I would also liaise with apprentices to find out what skills people would like to develop and look to organise events accordingly.

 

The JLD can also be a great way for apprentices to socialise and have fun, I would look to put on events that are both enjoyable and useful so that apprentices can have a good time whilst networking simultaneously.

 

In conclusion, I am an experienced individual with the skills needed to be a great committee member, I will promote the interest of apprentices and help to make the JLD the best organisation for apprentices to network and develop the skills they need to be successful in their careers.