Isabelle Marie Bruls
Frankfurt am Main
Summary
Internationally oriented legal professional with experience at top-tier firms - Linklaters LLP and Allen & Overy Shearman. Bilingual in German and English, with a focus on intellectual property and corporate law. Skilled in legal research, drafting, and analysis, with substantial international experience in New York City and a proven ability to work effectively in cross‑border teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Allen & Overy Shearman
Frankfurt am Main
08.2025 - Current
- Designated legal team: M&A and Corporate.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Assisted attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence.
- Participated in team meetings, sharing insights on research findings and trends.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary information for ongoing cases.
Establishing own brand and Shopify online shop
Lucid Dreams
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Luxurious Pet Furniture
- Design and production of dog beds, company formation, trademark registration, creation of a Shopify shop with terms and conditions and privacy policy, email, and social media marketing setup.ia marketing setup.
Legal Trainee
Higher Regional Court Frankfurt a. Main
Frankfurt am Main
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Civil Law Trainee at the District Court of Frankfurt a. Main (12 points)
- Criminal Law Trainee at the Public Prosecutor's Office of Frankfurt, a. Main (13 points)
- Administrative Law Trainee at the German American Chamber of Commerce, New York City (13 Points) and the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control, Eschborn (12 Points)
- Law Firm Trainee at Linklaters LLP, Frankfurt a. Main (Intellectual Property Law, Dr. Julia Schönbohm) (12 Points)
- Elective Law Trainee at Offit Kurman Attorneys at Law, New York City (14 points).
Research Assistant
Schmitz & Partner Law Firm
Frankfurt am Main
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Research and drafting of judicial and extrajudicial pleadings in the field of international corporate law and banking and capital market law.
- Participated in team meetings, sharing insights on research findings and trends.
Legal Intern
University of Hamburg
Frankfurt am Main
01.2017 - 01.2019
- 4-week Internship at Gerns & Partner Attorneys and Notary, Frankfurt, Germany. Gained practical experience in a full-service law firm specializing in corporate law, civil law, and notarial services.
- 4-week Internship at Jones Day Attorneys & Patent Attorneys, Shanghai, focused primarily on the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), assisting with the interpretation and application of privacy laws in an international context.
- 4-week Internship at Meissner Bolte, Munich. Conducted legal research in the field of industrial property protection, with a particular emphasis on patents and trademarks.
- 4-week internship at the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg, gained exposure to asylum law and broadcasting law, participating in case reviews and legal research for ongoing proceedings.
Social Services Intern
Psychiatric clinic - Hohe Mark
Oberursel (Taunus)
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted in client intake and assessment processes to gather relevant information.
- Coordinated schedules for social services programs and activities within the clinic.
- Organized community outreach events to promote social services available at the clinic.
Homework Tutor
Arche Germany
Frankfurt a. Main
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Assisted students with homework assignments to improve understanding and retention.
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss student progress and challenges.
Education
Second State Examination - Law
Higher Regional Court Frankfurt A. Main
Frankfurt Am Main05-2025
First State Examination in Law -
University of Hamburg
Hamburg09.2022
High-School Diploma -
Goethe Gymnasium
Frankfurt am Main01.2014
ISF International School Frankfurt
Frankfurt01.2005
Skills
- MS Powerpoint
- Outlook
- MS Excel
- Asana
- Westlaw
- SAS proficiency
Languages
German
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Dutch
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Research Assistant
Allen & Overy Shearman
08.2025 - Current
Legal Trainee
Higher Regional Court Frankfurt a. Main
03.2023 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
Schmitz & Partner Law Firm
11.2021 - 03.2022
Establishing own brand and Shopify online shop
Lucid Dreams
01.2021 - Current
Legal Intern
University of Hamburg
01.2017 - 01.2019
Social Services Intern
Psychiatric clinic - Hohe Mark
09.2014 - 12.2014
Homework Tutor
Arche Germany
01.2014 - 08.2014
Second State Examination - Law
Higher Regional Court Frankfurt A. Main
First State Examination in Law -
University of Hamburg
High-School Diploma -
Goethe Gymnasium
ISF International School Frankfurt
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