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Casey Gyau

Law Student
Accra
Casey Gyau

Summary

My name is Casey Gyau. I am a 23-year-old, 3rd. year law student at Lancaster University Ghana with a 1st class equivalent in the LLB Hons. program. In addition, I am the 2022/23 Student Representative Council President at Lancaster University Ghana, as well as a four-time recipient of the Lancaster University Provost List Award. I further hold a Common Purpose FLE Certificate for completing their leadership program with institutions including JP Morgan Chase & Co., in addition I hold a Legal Ethics Training certificate issued by the African Center on Law & Ethics who runs its annual program in conjunction with White & Case LLP. I am further an award-winning mooter in 2023 Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, winning the “Spirit of the Jessup Award” for outstanding individual mooting skills, and “Best New Team” for Lancaster University in the competition as a collective. I also wrote a part of and contributed to a legal codex in production with Victor Brobbey and Benchmark Lawyer LLC, Head of department at Lancaster University and, under the commission of the president of the Republic, the Deputy Chair of the National Commission for Civic Education. The goal of this codex is to attach locus classicus case law and an adjunct analysis to all 399 Constitutional provisions. Lastly, I made the list of the Top 100 Law Students in the Republic of Ghana per the Federation of African Law Students (FALAS). I have written an informal amicus curia, and I write Shakespearean literature and prose in my spare time

TECHNICAL SKILLS: In my foundation program at Lancaster University I engaged in Project Management, Digital Information Skills, Critical Thinking, and Business Management. As such I have integrated Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management, and deductive reasoning. Furthermore, I am a high-end law student and a master of the English language. As such, I am an excellent viva-voce advocate, in addition to writing legal documents of the top tier from all mu undergraduate law lectures and competitions I’ve engaged in. In addition, being the chief executive of the student government in such a noble institution taught me a number of indispensable and intangible skills. Due to the aforementioned paths I charted in my student life I have a smorgasbord of skills that are usable, indispensable, and profitable to any institution that would have me.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

Young Professionals Global Pathways Project
Bailrigg, United Kingdom (Online)

Team Lead
05.2023 - 12.2024

Job overview

Created and collaborated on projects in line with the 17 SDG’s

Enhanced student inclusion in green initiatives

Actus Resourcing
Accra, Ghana

Lead Researcher
10.2023 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Tailored communication strategies to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences including policymakers, practitioners, colleagues, or funders.
  • Built strong partnerships with industry experts to expand resources and collaborations for future endeavors.
  • Managed budgets and resources, ensuring the effective allocation of funds to support research activities and project timelines.
  • Reviewed research reports submitted by team members, ensuring consistency, clarity, and comprehensiveness in their presentation of information.

Lancaster University
Accra, Ghana

President
10.2022 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Managed thousands of dollars on behalf of Lancaster University as a fiduciary
  • Loaded with multinationals, consulates, and affiliate Universities on behalf of Lancaster University
  • Created initiatives in collaboration with Lancaster University
  • Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Brought about positive change in Lancaster University

Benchmark Lawyers LLC
Accra, Ghana

Legal Assistant
08.2022 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Prepared, wrote, and drafted, in part, a legal codex to affix case law to all 299 Articles of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana in addition to the Transitional Provisions.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.

Famous Five Charity
Accra, Ghana

Foundation Leader
05.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Established long-term partnerships with orphanages, including the Osu Children’s Home, to increase sponsorship opportunities for the home, in addition to providing a smorgasbord of amenities and structural improvements for the children and the institution.
  • Managed proposal processes to secure funding for foundation programs and projects.
  • Collaborated with board members in setting organizational goals, defining strategies, and measuring progress towards objectives.
  • Fostered an inclusive work environment by promoting diversity among staff members and volunteers.

Education

Lancaster University
Accra, Ghana

LLB Hons. from Law

University Overview

  • Awarded 2022/23 Spirit of The Jessup Award
  • Awarded 2022/23 Jessup Best New Team (Lancaster University) Award
  • Awarded Ghana Top 100 Law Student (Federation of African Law Students)
  • Awarded Lancaster University Provost List Award x4
  • Awarded Common Purpose Future Leadership Certificate
  • Awarded African Center on Law & Ethics Certificate
  • Elected as President/Chief Executive of the Lancaster University Ghana Student Council/Student Representative Council in 2022/23
  • Received offer of admission from and furthering education under the Cambridge University LLM

Skills

Legal Writing

Accomplishments

  • Top 100 Law Student in Ghana (Federation of African Law Students)
  • 2022/23 Lancaster University Student Representative Council President
  • Spirit of the Jessup Award (2022/23: The Case of the Clarent Belt)
  • 2022/23 Jessup Best New Team Award Winner (Lancaster University)
  • Lancaster University Provost List Award x4
  • Lancaster University Leadership Award
  • Common Purpose FLE Certificate
  • African Center in Law & Ethics Certificate

Timeline

Lead Researcher

Actus Resourcing
10.2023 - 02.2024

Team Lead

Young Professionals Global Pathways Project
05.2023 - 12.2024

President

Lancaster University
10.2022 - 11.2023

Legal Assistant

Benchmark Lawyers LLC
08.2022 - 11.2023

Foundation Leader

Famous Five Charity
05.2021 - 09.2021

Lancaster University

LLB Hons. from Law
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