Rachel Isted

RACHEL ISTEAD

ATTORNEYS’ ASSISTANT

I’m about to graduate from Chichester with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Creative Writing and English.  During my final year of university I worked as a Children’s Safeguarding Administrator for West Sussex County Council. This required attending conferences about how to keep vulnerable children safe.  I also wrote reports on the meeting and handled a range of other administrative tasks. I was able to get this job because of my good written communication which was shown by my study of English at degree level.

More recently, I have secured a position in Patent Formalities at a company called Potter Clarkson in Nottingham. This company are a group of patent & trademark attorneys who protect their clients’ intellectual property. I will be working alongside attorneys to ease their workload.  My plan is to attend night school in the future to get qualifications in law to become a trademark attorney. I was considered for this role, above all, because of my good degree in English, as it is a subject relevant to law. 

Not only has my study of English helped me succeed in securing jobs, it has also equipped me with skills and knowledge that I wouldn’t have learned otherwise. The element of Creative Writing has enabled me to discover all aspects of writing, whether it be formal or informal, and how to use grammar correctly to an advanced level. 

Alongside all of the practical benefits, my study of Creative Writing & English at the University of Chichester was so fun, engaging, positively challenging, and an unforgettable three years with supportive tutors.