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OWAMI NHLANGULELA
Aspiring Candidate Legal Practitioner
Mowbray
Summary
A final-year LLB student with resolute determination and a strong ethical compass. I am passionate about commercial law and data protection. I have demonstrated capabilities in legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing consultations through experience in the legal clinic and vac-work. Additionally, I am a person who values respect and integrity. I am eager to pursue a challenging candidate attorney role to make meaningful contributions and further develop legal expertise.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Legal Advisor
UCT Law Clinic
02.2025 - Current
- I work under the supervision of an attorney to provide legal assistance to the indigent.
- I am tasked with having both in-person and phone consultations with clients.
- I conduct research on matters such as divorce, motor vehicle accidents, evictions and other matters.
- I draft legal documents such as, inter alia, pleadings and letters to clients and opposing parties.
- Additionally, I attend lectures on practical and theoretical aspects of the law
Student Front Desk Assistant Coordinator (SFDAC)
Baxter Hall Residence (UCT)
11.2022 - 11.2023
- My key duty was to manage and oversee the work of a team of Student Front Desk Assistants
- I acted as a bridge of communication between them and Department of Student Housing
- Prepared and distributed meeting agendas, minutes, and other relevant materials
- I provided administrative assistance, including answering professional phone calls.
- I handled confidential information and documents of students residing in the residence
- I facilitated the training of the 2023 and 2024 Student Front Desk Assistants
Vacation Student
MRT Law Inc
09.2023 - 09.2023
- I learnt about litigation procedure documents and drafted a notice of demand with a team
- I learnt about the practicality of commercial law and I was tasked with drafting a sale of shares agreement
- Writing a Research Memo
- Learnt about the practicality of Corporation and Commercial Law
- I attended High Court and observed a civil case
Education
National Senior Certificate (NSC) -
Nombuso High School
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
University of Cape Town (UCT)
01.2021 - 01.2025
Skills
- client consultation
- communication
- file management
- legal drafting
- independent work
- teamwork
- detail-oriented
- multitasking
- leadership
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Warden's Leadership Award, Awarded for my leadership contribution and well conduct as a Mentor in 2022.
- Academic Award, Awarded the Top Law Faculty Student in my residence in 2022.
Interests
Activities & Societies
- I was a residence mentor in 2022.
- In 2023 I was a volunteer with SHAWCO Law, tasked with teaching legal topics to high school learners.
- In 2024 I was a faculty mentor and a member of residence IEC.
- In 2025 I am a student life sub-committee member in the law faculty and I am currently serving as a block chair in my residence.
References
- 1. Zizo Ntsinjana - Former Baxter Hall Subwarden
E-mail address: NTSZIZ006@myuct.ac.za
Cellphone: 0677348726
- 2. Nqobile Dlamini - Former Deputy Head Mentor at Baxter Hall
E-mail address: DLMNQO013@myuct.ac.za
Cellphone: 0681603670
Timeline
Student Legal Advisor
UCT Law Clinic
02.2025 - Current
Vacation Student
MRT Law Inc
09.2023 - 09.2023
Student Front Desk Assistant Coordinator (SFDAC)
Baxter Hall Residence (UCT)
11.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
University of Cape Town (UCT)
01.2021 - 01.2025
National Senior Certificate (NSC) -
Nombuso High School
01.2016 - 01.2020
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