AMAARA DAVID ADDAWIN
Tamale
Summary
I am a very energetic, collaborative and results-oriented student with a very pragmatic, selfless, tolerant and humble personality. I possess a strong drive and zeal for solving problems in society whilst building lasting interpersonal relationships with others. I take great delight in reading, researching and farming and I am able to work with little or no supervision. I aspire to become one of the finest erudite legal academicians and a lawyer of enviable legal prowess and reputation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Author
The High Street Journal
Accra
06.2024 - Current
- I write articles focusing on legal insights.
Chief Justice, Jean Nelson Aka Hall JCR
University of Ghana
Legon
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee the judiciary branch of leadership in the hall.
- Responsible for constitutional interpretation.
Volunteer
Legal Resource Centre
Accra
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered paralegal services to public clientele
Member, Lex Apex Associates
University of Ghana
Legon
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted research and took part in campus litigation advocating for students at several judicial boards.
Deputy Head of Parliamentary, Constitutional and Legal Affairs
University of Ghana
Legon
01.2023 - Current
- Advised parliament house on legal matters and provided guidance on constitutional reforms.
Legal Advisor, Jean Nelson Aka Hall JCR
University of Ghana
Legon
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Counseled student leadership on legal issues, providing expert guidance
Member of the Judicial Board, Jean Nelson AKA Hall
University of Ghana
Legon
11.2023 - 05.2024
- I functioned as an adjudicative authority of the hall
General Assembly Representative of the University of Ghana Law Students’ Union
University of Ghana
Legon
01.2023 - 01.2024
- I represented the law students' union of the University of Ghana at the major deliberative body of the University of Ghana SRC.
Minority Leader, World Vision Child Parliament
World Vision
01.2017 - 01.2018
Spearheaded discussions at Pong Tamale Experimental Child Parliament of World Vision, as head of the minority caucus
Senior Prefect
Notre Dame Seminary S.H.S.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Ghana School of Law
Accra, Ghana04.2025
WASSCE Certificate - General Arts
Notre Dame Seminary Senior High School
Navrongo01.2021
BECE Certificate -
Pong-Tamale Experimental Basic School
Pong Tamale 01.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Word
- Public speaking ability
- Writing skills
- Analytic skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Legal research
References
- Rev. Fr. Vitus Alnaa, Rector, Notre Dame Seminary S.H.S., 0243424289, avetusalnaa@gmail.com
- Dela Obeng Sekyi, Lawyer, Supervisor, The High Street Journal, 0264231962.
Awards
World Vision Child Excellence Award, 08/2023
Experience And Positions Held
- Assistant Senior Prefect, Pong-Tamale Experimental Primary School, 08/2013 - 06/2014
- Senior Prefect, Pong-Tamale Experimental J.H.S., 08/2017 - 06/2018
- Minority Leader, World Vision Child Parliament, 08/2017 - 06/2018
- World Vision Activist against Child Marriage, World Vision
- Senior Prefect, Notre Dame Seminary S.H.S., 08/2020 - 06/2021
- Member, Debating Club
- General Assembly Representative, University of Ghana Law Students’ Union, 08/2023 - 06/2024
- Member, Lex Apex Associates, 08/2023 - Present
- Deputy Head of Parliamentary, Constitutional and Legal Affairs
- Member of the Judicial Board, Jean Nelson AKA Hall, 11/2023 - 05/2024
- Legal Advisor, Jean Nelson Aka Hall JCR, 05/2024 - Present
Languages
English
First Language
Dagbanli
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Sign Language
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
- World Vision Child Excellence Award
- Best graduating General Arts Student, for Notre Dame Sem. SHS, in 2021
Certification
- BECE certificate
- WASSCE certificate
- Certificate in recognition of service as legal advisor for Jean Nelson, aka Hall JCR
Timeline
Chief Justice, Jean Nelson Aka Hall JCR
University of Ghana
10.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Legal Resource Centre
08.2024 - 03.2025
Author
The High Street Journal
06.2024 - Current
Legal Advisor, Jean Nelson Aka Hall JCR
University of Ghana
05.2024 - 10.2024
Member of the Judicial Board, Jean Nelson AKA Hall
University of Ghana
11.2023 - 05.2024
Member, Lex Apex Associates
University of Ghana
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Head of Parliamentary, Constitutional and Legal Affairs
University of Ghana
01.2023 - Current
General Assembly Representative of the University of Ghana Law Students’ Union
University of Ghana
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Prefect
Notre Dame Seminary S.H.S.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Minority Leader, World Vision Child Parliament
World Vision
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Ghana School of Law
WASSCE Certificate - General Arts
Notre Dame Seminary Senior High School
BECE Certificate -
Pong-Tamale Experimental Basic School
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