Sphamandla Mdiniso
LLB Student At University Of Johannesburg
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Second-year LLB student at the University of Johannesburg with hands-on exposure to magistrate court proceedings through vacation work with the National Prosecuting Authority. Awarded Second Best Heads of Arguments at a UJ moot court competition (2025) and achieved a distinction in Constitutional Law and Interpretation of Statutes. Combines strong legal research, statutory interpretation, and advocacy skills with analytical rigour developed through tutoring Mathematics and Economics. Proven leadership as School President (2024) and Executive Member of the UJ Legal Debate Club. Seeking articles, pupillage, vacation work, or legal-related opportunities with a particular interest in business law, constitutional law, international law, and criminal law.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Moot court preparation and submissions
Legal writing and academic essay refinement
Family Law poster project (UJ, 2025)
Scenario-based legal reasoning and courtroom-style
Applied statutory interpretation and case law
Tutored Economics and Accounting at Mazonke High
Tutored Economics and Accounting at Mazonke High
Principal Miss Londiwe Dube
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Currently volunteering at Law firms
Miss Londiwe Dube My High School Principal
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Passionate about legal advocacy and academic excellence.
- Strong sense of personal voice and professionalism.
- Solution-oriented and proactive.
- Assertive, collaborative communication and attention to detail
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Highly motivated and organized
Legal writing and academic essay refinement
Moot court preparation and submissions
Teamwork and collaboration
Assisted fellow students with TSAR referencing and legal formatting
Shared insights on Civil Procedure and Criminal Justice scenarios
Assertive, collaborative communication and attention to detail
Friendly, positive attitude
Time management
Calm under pressure
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving
Timeline
Tutored Economics and Accounting at Mazonke High
Principal Miss Londiwe Dube
03.2024 - 11.2024
Currently volunteering at Law firms
Miss Londiwe Dube My High School Principal
02.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -