Karabo Taje
Law Student
Summary
I am a final-year law student who has excelled beyond academia through active involvement in student leadership and governance. My extracurricular activities reflect a strong passion for community service and engagement within the broader campus community. Additionally, my strong academic background, combined with meaningful volunteer experience, has shaped me into a well-rounded individual with the adaptability and determination to thrive in new environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Student Parliament Representative
University Of The Free State
03.2025 - Current
- Provided oversight of the implementation of policies by the Campus Student Representative Council.
- Held the Campus Student Representative Council accountable to their actions, activities and lack thereof.
- Proposed broad priorities that should be considered by the Campus Student Representative Council in compiling a budget planning activities in the interests of the campus community.
Media and Dialogue Council
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC)
03.2025 - Current
- Liaising with student-run media platforms on behalf of the Student Representative Council, to promote active dialogue, transparent communication, and a strong campus media presence.
- Ensuring transparent communication and dialogue between the Student Representative Council and student community.
- Designing posters, banners, and official SRC branding for campaigns and events
Radio Presenter, Social Media Manager and Producer
University of the Free State, KovsieX
08.2023 - Current
- Managed time effectively while juggling multiple tasks, such as conducting interviews, editing audio clips, and preparing scripts for live broadcasts.
- Delivered captivating on-air content by researching, planning, and producing tailored segments for diverse audiences.
- Conducted thorough pre-interview research to ensure engaging, informed conversations with guests on a wide range of topics.
- Spearheaded creative meetings, aligning team efforts with project vision.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize social media campaigns.
Human Rights Ambassador
Free State Centre for Human Rights
10.2024 - Current
- Promote and monitor the respect of human rights in university residence spaces through human rights initiatives.
- Resolve conflicts between residence council leaders and residence members.
- Plan and execute events to raise awareness on human rights issues and causes
Vice Chairperson
Free State Centre for Human Rights
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with executive team members to develop long-term strategies for growth and expansion.
- Establish clear expectations and a framework of accountability through the initiation of a code of conduct, and monitoring adherence thereof.
- Communicate updates and decisions of the executive committee to general members of the division.
Computer Science and Informatics Student Assistant
University of the Free State
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted students during practical assessments under the guidance of senior instructors.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help in preparing and completing practical assessments.
- Contributed to administrative workflow by assisting with digital submissions of practical assessments, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping systems.
Projects and Events Coordinator
South African Women Lawyers Association
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Conducting research on legal developments that students need knowledge on, in order to execute events that are relevant to law students.
- Spearheading the planning and execution of events, which included booking venues, and reaching out to practicing attorneys, advocates and lecturers to be guest speakers.
Vacation Work
Mhlokonya Attorneys
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted with legal administration tasks, including file management and preparing detailed file notes.
- Shadowed court proceedings and client consultations.
- Drafted legal documents of active cases.
Prosecutor Shadowing
National Prosecuting Authority
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Shadowed prosecutors during trial proceedings, plea hearings, bail applications and sentencing proceedings.
- Engaged with legal documents such as dockets, charge sheets, medico- legal examination reports (J 88).
Education
Bachelor - LLB
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Legal research
Legal drafting
Advocacy
Adaptability
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Accomplishments
South College Top 50 Academic Achievers, University of the Free State (2023)
- Ranked 4th among the Top 50 academic achievers across all faculties in South College, based on my second-year average of 81%.
1st Place – Top Law Student, South College, University of the Free State (2023)
- Awarded 1st place as the top-performing law student in South College during my second year of study, achieving an academic average of 81%.
West College Top 50 Academic Achievers, University of the Free State (2023)
- Ranked 7th among the Top 50 academic achievers across all faculties in the West College, based on my second-year average of 81%.
3rd Place- Top Law Student, West College, University of the Free State (2023)
- Awarded 3rd place as the top-performing law student in the West College during my second year of study, achieving an academic average of 81%
Golden Key International Honour Society, University of the Free State
- Based on my academic average of 81% in my second year of study, I received an invitation to join the Golden Key International Honour Society, which I accepted and became a member.
Timeline
Vacation Work
Mhlokonya Attorneys
06.2025 - 06.2025
Prosecutor Shadowing
National Prosecuting Authority
05.2025 - 05.2025
Campus Student Parliament Representative
University Of The Free State
03.2025 - Current
Media and Dialogue Council
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC)
03.2025 - Current
Vice Chairperson
Free State Centre for Human Rights
02.2025 - Current
Human Rights Ambassador
Free State Centre for Human Rights
10.2024 - Current
Projects and Events Coordinator
South African Women Lawyers Association
11.2023 - 10.2024
Radio Presenter, Social Media Manager and Producer
University of the Free State, KovsieX
08.2023 - Current
Computer Science and Informatics Student Assistant
University of the Free State
01.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor - LLB
University of The Free State
04.2001 -
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