Alessandra Vinciarelli Michelangeli
Solicitor
Contact Information
- Solicitor
- Immigration
- City of London
- 02031141144
- @Send Email
Profile / Experience
I am a Trainee Solicitor in the Business and Private Immigration team at Duncan Lewis Solicitors' City of London office, working under the supervision of Director Vicash Ramkissoon.
As a trainee solicitor, I undertake work on multiple case matters and also assist a team of directors, solicitors and caseworkers with the daily progression of cases and applications on a variety of immigration matters. This includes assisting with drafting applications and documents, undertaking legal research and engaging with clients.
Whilst studying for my undergraduate BA and postgraduate Masters course I undertook extensive research on Immigration policies and procedures in the southern region of Europe, focusing particularly on Italy. Here I collaborated as a caseworker with the "Migrant Observatory" in Bari (Apulia, Italy) and with the Social Institute "Pedro Arrupe" in Palermo (Sicily, Italy).
Whilst studying for the GDL and LPC I undertook pro bono work at the Immigration and Asylum First Tier Tribunal 'Taylor House' in London, sitting in a number of immigration cases of unrepresented litigants. I also volunteered at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic assisting clients in a number of housing and welfare rights matters.
I am fluent in Italian, Spanish and currently learning Greek.
As a trainee solicitor, I undertake work on multiple case matters and also assist a team of directors, solicitors and caseworkers with the daily progression of cases and applications on a variety of immigration matters. This includes assisting with drafting applications and documents, undertaking legal research and engaging with clients.
Whilst studying for my undergraduate BA and postgraduate Masters course I undertook extensive research on Immigration policies and procedures in the southern region of Europe, focusing particularly on Italy. Here I collaborated as a caseworker with the "Migrant Observatory" in Bari (Apulia, Italy) and with the Social Institute "Pedro Arrupe" in Palermo (Sicily, Italy).
Whilst studying for the GDL and LPC I undertook pro bono work at the Immigration and Asylum First Tier Tribunal 'Taylor House' in London, sitting in a number of immigration cases of unrepresented litigants. I also volunteered at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic assisting clients in a number of housing and welfare rights matters.
I am fluent in Italian, Spanish and currently learning Greek.
Education
- Legal Practice Course (LPC)- BPP University (Distinction)
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)- BPP University
- MSc in International Migration and Public Policy - London School of Economics and Political Science (Merit)
- BA in Politics and International Relations - University of Exeter (First Class Award)
Career
- Trainee Solicitor at Duncan Lewis Solicitors January 2023 - present
- Caseworker at Duncan Lewis Solicitors October 2022 - December 2022
Interests
Travelling
Learning Languages
Mosaic Art
Wine
Articles
- Biometric Residence Permits to Go Digital: How to prove your immigration status from January 1 (20 March 2024)
- Navigating UK Immigration Reforms: Key Dates and Expert Guidance from Duncan Lewis Solicitors (31 January 2024)
- Imminent Rise to the Immigration Health Surcharge (19 January 2024)
- Implications of Eliminating the Shortage Occupation List for UK Businesses (1 December 2023)
- UK Government Announces Huge Visa Fees Increase (14 July 2023)