CURRICULUM VITAE

Jonathan Pryke
Address: Flat 4, 18 Cardigan Road, Leeds, LS6 3AG
Tel: 07725 199 050
Email: jonathan.l.pryke@btinternet.com

Education History

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC): 2008-2010

Leeds Law School, Part-Time
Result: Distinction
Member of the Law Society at Leeds Metropolitan University: 2008 – Present
Member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority

LLB (Hons) 2:2 Law: 2005-2008

Leeds Metropolitan University
 Awarded a ‘TASS Scholarship’ (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) for Triathlon 2005 - 2008
 Course representative & university ambassador: 2007 – 2008

 A-Levels: 2003-2005
Ulverston 6th Form, Cumbria
Law (A) Physical Education (B) Chemistry (C) AS Biology (D)

GCSE’s: 1998-2003
Cartmel Priory School
11 (A*-C)

Employment History

Trainee Solicitor: September 2010 – Present

GSD Law Solicitors, West One, Suite 5B, Leeds, LS1 1BA
I am currently working in the Personal Injury department handling my own caseload of around 150 litigated and pre
litigated files dealing with fast track, small track and credit hire. I frequently represent client’s at part 8 infant approvals
at Court. I will be conducting my next 3 seats in Commercial, Immigration and Employment.

Fee Earner: March 2010 – August 2010

Plexus Law Solicitors, 42 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8HZ
Working within a specialist Defendant Personal Injury Practice I handle my own caseload of around 120-150 litigated
RTA files. I have experience dealing with fast track, small track and part 8 infant approvals. Further, I am able to comply
with the actions required by Action Lists in Case Management Systems.

Paralegal: March 2009 – January 2010

Minster Law Solicitors, Kingfisher House, Calder Park, Wakefield, WF2 7UA
Employed as a Paralegal within an established Personal Injury Department, I assisted a senior solicitor with around 500
Road Traffic Accident files. Confident dealing with liability, quantum and negotiating settlements, I am able to
demonstrate good working knowledge of personal injury protocols and civil procedure rules. I have experience dealing
with the MIB, credit hire and the recovery of all uninsured losses. I also had the opportunity to undertake some work
experience in the Conveyancing, Criminal Law and Employment Law departments.

The reason for leaving Minster Law was to enable me to concentrate on my LPC as my studies moved from evenings to
mid-days sessions.

Administration & Sales: September 2008 – March 2009

Headingley Corporate Hospitality Ltd, 39 St Michael’s Lane, Leeds, LS6 3BR
Here I worked part-time whilst completing my LPC, promoting and selling corporate hospitality packages for sporting
events held at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium This position allowed me to demonstrate numerical, analytical and
problem solving skills when dealing with bookings and enquiries.
Sales Assistant: February 2007 – July 2008
Up & Running, 36A Lands Lane, Leeds, LS1 6LB
Whilst at University I worked Part Time within a specialist running shop selling high end running shoe, clothing and
equipment I utilised my sporting background to advise on appropriate footwear through the use of gait analysis software.

Work Experience & Voluntary Work

Citizens Advice Bureau: September 2009 – October 2009

Chappell Allerton, Leeds
Working voluntarily at the Citizens Advice Bureau I gained experience advising on a range of legal matters from
employment disputes to personal injury claims.

Price & Son Solicitors: March 2009

Pembrokeshire, Wales
I undertook work experience within the Conveyancing department, conducting research and taking notes in client
meetings. Further, had the opportunity to attend a three day land dispute trial in Haverfordwest County Court.

Kendal Magistrates County Court: January 2009

Kendal, Cumbria
I had the opportunity to sit in with Magistrates and the District Judge on infant approval hearings and witnessing several
bail applications.

Citizens Advice Bureau: July 2008

Grange–over–Sands, Cumbria
During my time here I conducted legal research for members of the public on EL and PL matters.

Wizcraft: June 2008

Bangkok, Thailand
Through my University I had the opportunity to volunteer for 3 weeks at the IIFA awards in Thailand. This required me
to work and interact with people from all over the world, and provided the chance to experience different cultures.

Sporting background

I represent Great Britain at triathlon in the senior elite team, racing both domestically and internationally. I have been on
the British Triathlon development squad from 2005 – 2008. Whilst at University I was a recipient of one of only a
handful, TASS scholarships (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) for triathlon awarded by UK sport. Further, I also
race for the Lagardere Paris Racing team within the French GP series, which is a series of 6 races held throughout
France.

Before I took up triathlon I was a national level swimmer, holding several national and county titles. Further, I also took
part in the British mountain bike series, placing 5th in the U20 series in 2007.

Hobbies and Interests

I am a keen musician having played guitar for over 6 years, with a passion for live music. I am an avid reader with a
preference for sporting history and autobiographies.

References - Available upon request