Nevishka Pillay
Senior Candidate Attorney
Sandton
Summary
Dedicated second-year Candidate Attorney in South Africa with a strong passion for the legal profession. Currently completing articles to become a qualified attorney. Seeking to leverage legal skills and expertise in a new environment by emigrating to the UK upon qualification. Proven ability to handle a variety of legal tasks and a commitment to professional growth and development. Aiming to contribute positively to a legal team in the UK with a focus on continuous learning and excellence in the field of law.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vac Work
- Participated in Vacation Programmes for 2 firms
- Gained insight into the career field.
Candidate Attorney
Raath Law
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Drafting, civil litigation, court runs and appearing in ex parte matters In Chambers and open court
- Drafting a Notice of Motion, Request for Default Judgment, and a S4(2) Ex Parte Application
- Divorce - Particulars of Claim
- Unlawful Arrest - Discovery Affidavits
- Debt collection - letters of demand.
Tutoring
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Online and in-person sessions
- Tutored English, Afrikaans, Math's Lit, Natural Science, Geography, History, Business studies, and Life Orientation
- Experience with grade 6 to matric learners.
Woodrock Animal Rescue
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Tasked as being a dog monitor
- Looked after the dogs, feeding, walking, and assisting in the adoption process
- Worked with children to teach them about the animals
- Learned patience and empathy.
House and Pet Sitting
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Employed at a pet sitting company (Caity Cares)
- Responsibilities included taking care of homes, gardens, and animals
- Taught accountability and responsibility.
Education
BA Law -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2018 - 12.2020
LLB -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2021 - 12.2022
Skills
Accomplishments
- Top Twenty in academics for all 4 terms in grade 12
- Achieved half colours for academics for my grade 11 and 12 year
- Selected to be on the sub-committee for Moot Society at the University of Pretoria
- Awarded Marketing team Member - Law House Committee at the University of Pretoria
- Completed the Legal Education and Development course South Africa
Volunteer Experience
VOLKSWAGEN SHOW OF HANDS FOUNDATION, Volunteer, 01/2016, present, Reading to pre-school children in various townships, Cleaning schools/creche, painting of the new school and gardening, Engaging with people of various backgrounds
Timeline
Candidate Attorney
Raath Law
01.2023 - 05.2023
LLB -
University of Pretoria
01.2021 - 12.2022
Woodrock Animal Rescue
01.2020 - 12.2020
Tutoring
09.2019 - 01.2022
BA Law -
University of Pretoria
01.2018 - 12.2020
House and Pet Sitting
01.2018 - 12.2019
Vac Work
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