OMPHEMETSE MOKOKA
Pretoria
Summary
Final-year LLB student at the University of Pretoria and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law, majoring in Criminology from the same institution, offering a strong academic foundation in legal principles and a keen interest in civil, criminal, and insolvency law. Demonstrates practical exposure to court processes and legal drafting. Through this experience, I have developed strong analytical skills and pay close attention to accuracy. I possess exceptional research and written communication skills.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Vacation work
Komane Attorneys Law firm
2026.06 - 2026.07
- Drafted summons for RAF clients to initiate legal proceedings
- Drafted Section 41A applications for RAF to support client claims
- Lodged client files for RAF to ensure proper case management
- Contacted medical specialist for Medical negligence cases
Mentee
Ramatsitsi Mentorship Program
2026.06 - 2026.07
- Chosen as a mentee in the programme led by Ms Fulufhelo Jessica Ramatsitsi. Completed monthly tasks under the mentorship.
Editor
Advocate Simon Maelane
2026.02 - Current
- Editing legal pleadings and affidavits for counsel on request.
- Correcting grammatical errors in drafted legal documents as requested.
Mentee
University of Pretoria
2026.03 - Current
- Final-Year Mentorship programme
- Assigned assigned a mentor, and we were able to plan long-term and short-term goals. Exploring different careers in the legal field.
Mentee
OPLP × NADEL
2026.05 - 2026.07
- Attended CaseLines and CourtOnline training.
Mentee
South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges
2025.05 - 2025.11
- Court shadowing
- Court roll briefings on civil and criminal cases.
- Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre visit, where we had a first-hand encounter with inmates relating to the rehabilitation offered by Correctional Services.
Mentee
OPLP × NADEL Career Mentorship
2025.05 - 2025.11
- Career guidance and job shadowing at Kekana Hlatshwayo and Radebe Attorneys.
Moot Court Participant
University of Pretoria
2021.01 - 2021.01
- Conducted legal research.
- Prepared written legal arguments.
- Presented oral submissions.
- Developed advocacy, legal drafting and courtroom presentation skills.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Pretoria
2020.02 - 2022.11
National Senior Certificate -
Iona Convent School
2016.01 - 2019.11
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
- Editing and Proofreading
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Critical and analytical skills
- Time management
- Project Management
LANGUAGES
English
Beginner
Setswana
Beginner
REFERENCES
- Fulufhelo Jessica, Ramatsitsi, info@ramatsitsiattorneys.co.za, 065 865 6018, Ramatsitsi Attorneys Inc.
- Pfarelo, Matsila, Research Coordinator and JustLeaders Project Manager, Pfarelo.matsila@up.ac.za, (012) 420 6278, 081 738 7084
Accomplishments
One of the Top Achievers for GES 120 (2020)
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Centre for Sexualities, AIDS and Gender, Facilitator, 2023-07, 2024-12, Planned activities for the incoming volunteers, which allowed them to interact with the learning material in the teaching/volunteer manual.
- STARS Mentorship Programme, Mentor, 2022-02, 2022-11, Provided academic and personal support to first-year students to assist with their transition to university life.
Affiliations
- UP Women in Law (2023-2025)
- UP Nadel Student Chapter (2025-2026)
Timeline
Vacation work
Komane Attorneys Law firm
2026.06 - 2026.07
Mentee
Ramatsitsi Mentorship Program
2026.06 - 2026.07
Mentee
OPLP × NADEL
2026.05 - 2026.07
Mentee
University of Pretoria
2026.03 - Current
Editor
Advocate Simon Maelane
2026.02 - Current
Mentee
South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges
2025.05 - 2025.11
Mentee
OPLP × NADEL Career Mentorship
2025.05 - 2025.11
Moot Court Participant
University of Pretoria
2021.01 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Pretoria
2020.02 - 2022.11
National Senior Certificate -
Iona Convent School
2016.01 - 2019.11
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of Pretoria