Sean Taheny Email & Phone Number

Glasgow, Gb

Chamber Office (Chamber Desk)

Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe): Environmental, Rural, Constitutional and International Research Unit

• Contributed to a market-leading CPD training service by identifying training needs, using sound judgement in selecting topics for agendas, pinpointing the correct target audience, and writing compelling copy to appropriately market training courses.• Researched and analysed topical developments across a broad range of legal practice areas to develop insightful and timely seminar and conference agendas for legal professionals undertaking CPD training. Worked closely with production colleagues to provide high quality training.• Built and maintained strong stakeholder relationships by engaging regularly with senior members of the legal profession to acquire expert speakers, remain conversant with the wider profession and ensure output was topical, accurate and fulfilled training needs. • Worked collaboratively with internal colleagues in Policy, Research, Member Engagement and Committees to share ideas and discuss topical developments in the legal profession, ensuring output was in line with the goals and priorities of the wider organisation.• Research areas included: trauma-informed justice (civil and criminal), family and child law, human rights, ESG, trusts, personal injury, media law, tax, environmental law, in-house legal practice, AML and financial crime.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, United Kingdom

I spent 6 weeks teaching two groups of 10-20 students aged 12-18 from countries all over the world an introduction to law, ranging from criminal law and contracts to international law and environmental law. I also had the responsibility of organising a Model United Nations conference for my students.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

I was responsible for the organisation of all of the society’s social events, including its annual Law Ball. I negotiated sponsorship agreements with local businesses and built upon the society's relationships with these sponsors, as well as with the student unions. I worked with a large budget, keeping an accurate record of income and expenditure to ensure that my events were going ahead within budget and that the membership was receiving the best value for their money.

Master Of Laws - Llm With Distinction, International Law And International Relations, Distinction

An interdisciplinary Master of Laws in International Law and International Relations consisting of courses taught by the School of Law.

Education record

Erasmus+ mobility, as per the requirements of my undergraduate degree. All classes, assignments and exams were conducted in Spanish..

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb With Honours Of The First Class, Law With Spanish Legal Studies, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Glasgow University Law Society (Vice-President Social 2018-19), The Cecilian Society (performer and production.