I am an empathetic professional with cross-sector expertise in human rights, sociological research, and policy analysis. I bring a strong academic background (LLB, LLM, and an incoming PhD) and hands-on experience in legal casework, safeguarding, stakeholder engagement, and community advocacy. I am currently pursuing a PhD at the University of York, where I explore empowerment, gender, and digital media, with research spanning trauma ethics, consumption studies, and reader identity in online communities. I value collaborative, trauma-informed research methods and turning findings into practical policy recommendations.

Laura Szomanska

I am an empathetic professional with cross-sector expertise in human rights, sociological research, and policy analysis. I bring a strong academic background (LLB, LLM, and an incoming PhD) and hands-on experience in legal casework, safeguarding, stakeholder engagement, and community advocacy. I am currently pursuing a PhD at the University of York, where I explore empowerment, gender, and digital media, with research spanning trauma ethics, consumption studies, and reader identity in online communities. I value collaborative, trauma-informed research methods and turning findings into practical policy recommendations.

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I am an empathetic professional with cross-sector expertise in human rights, sociological research, and policy analysis. I bring a strong academic background (LLB, LLM, and an incoming PhD) and hands-on experience in legal casework, safeguarding, stakeholder engagement, and community advocacy.

I am currently pursuing a PhD at the University of York, where I explore empowerment, gender, and digital media, with research spanning trauma ethics, consumption studies, and reader identity in online communities. I value collaborative, trauma-informed research methods and turning findings into practical policy recommendations.

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Language

Polish
Advanced

Work Experience

Immigration Legal Caseworker at Duncan Lewis Solicitors
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Managed complex immigration, asylum, and human rights cases with a client-centered approach; engaged in legal writing, research, and effective communication with a range of organisations, and safeguarding practices for vulnerable clients.
Election Production Officer at FDM Plc
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Coordinated election material production and logistics in a high-pressure environment, ensuring strict adherence to accuracy and regulatory standards.
Patient Care Coordinator & Digitisation Project Officer at Pulse Light Clinic
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Developed and digitised patient files, ensuring GDPR compliance and data protection.

Education

PhD in Sociology at University of York
January 1, 2025 - February 4, 2026
LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice at University of York
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
LLB in Law at University of Exeter
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment