Keneilwe Oliphant

Student

Pretoria,Gauteng

Summary

I am a proactive and motivated LLB student at Varsity College Pretoria, currently in my third year, with a solid academic foundation in South African law and legal processes. I possess strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills, complemented by a keen attention to detail and a commitment to ethical practice. My academic training has equipped me with the ability to interpret legislation, analyze case law, and prepare legal documents with precision. I am eager to secure an internship position where I can apply my theoretical knowledge in a dynamic legal environment, gain hands-on experience, and contribute meaningfully to a professional legal team

Overview

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Intern

Varsity College

Pretoria

03.2025 - Current

Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

Varsity College Pretoria

Pretoria

02.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Tersia King Learning Academy

Tembisa, South Africa

01.2021 - 12.2021

Skills

Legal & Academic Skills Professional & Soft Skills Technical & Administrative Skills

Legal Research & Analysis I am proficient in navigating case law, statutes, and legal databases like LexisNexis and Juta

Drafting Legal Documents have a clear knowledge and understanding on how to prepare legal opinions, contracts, pleadings, and client letters

Case Law Interpretation skilled at identifying legal principles and applying them to practical scenarios

Statutory Interpretation I am accurate reading and understanding of legislation within context

Legal Writing & Reporting I can produce clear, structured, and persuasive legal documents

Moot Court & Advocacy Skills I am confident public speaking, argument presentation, and debate abilities

Attention to Detail — meticulous in document review, research, and analysis

Time Management I am able to handle multiple deadlines and manage caseload priorities effectively

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking I can apply logic and legal knowledge to resolve client and case issues

Confidentiality & Ethical Judgment I am trusted to handle sensitive legal matters with integrity

Communication Skills I will be able to handle written and verbal communication with a client an engage and court preparation

Adaptability & Willingness to Learn I am eager to develop new skills and adjust to various legal environments

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficient in legal formatting, tables, and presentations

Legal Database Navigation comfortable using LexisNexis, Juta Law for research

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