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THELMA DZIEDZOM AKATOR

ACCRA,GHANA

Summary

As a highly skilled legal professional with expertise in legal research and writing, analytical and critical thinking, and communication skills I am able to demonstrate proficiency in time management, organization, and teamwork. In addition I am adept at technology use, court filing procedures, trial preparation, and maintaining client confidentiality. Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and contract reviewing are of great importance to me. I am committed to delivering the bests results I can deliver in whatever environment I find myself in with a career goal of advancing to the highest pinnacle within the legal field.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Legal intern

Judicial Service Ghana
Adenta
01.2025 - Current
  • Attended in chambers matrimonial sessions garnering unique insights into how the court system prioritizes the privacy of clients involved in matrimonial proceedings.
  • Improved efficiency of legal proceedings with detailed note-taking during client meetings.
  • Shadowed my Judge during court hearings for practical exposure to litigation processes.
  • Reviewed and analysed complex legal documents to assist in dispute resolution cases.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted official documentation.
  • Handled case documentation safely and securely for optimised client confidentiality when making entries into the courts docket.
  • Recorded detailed notes from client and witness interviews for further investigation.

Intern

Social Security and National Insurance Trust
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Drafting: I was responsible for drafting letters and responses to legal memorandum as well as some court processes and minutes
  • Research: I was responsible for conducting research on certain topics in preparation for court
  • Meetings: I attended Date of Birth Meetings and Rights Pension Committee meetings
  • Solved complex problems with effective teamwork and communication skills.
  • Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
  • Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
  • Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated critical time management and organisational skills to balance studies alongside work.

National Service Personnel

Office of the Attorney General & Ministry of Justice
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Database Entry: I was responsible for keeping an updated record of all court processes and other related documents in an accessible system
  • Filing: I was responsible for filing court processes at the High Court Complex and the Supreme Court
  • Court cases: I was responsible for opening new files for new cases instituted against the state
  • Movement: I was responsible for the movement of sensitive files to the Solicitor General and other Attorneys
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.

Intern

Slaughter and May
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: Virtual Insight Programme
  • Completed practical task modules in: Demonstrating commercial awareness, pitching to a client, reviewing draft Heads of Terms and Preparing an attendance note
  • Virtual Insight Programme

Intern

Clifford Chance
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: Business and Human Rights Global Virtual Internship
  • Completed practical task modules in: Human Trafficking and Slavery in Supply Chains: Disclosure Obligations, EU reporting requirements on human rights, social and employer-related matters, Human rights risk within an M&A transaction, European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
  • Business and Human Rights Global Virtual Internship

Education

Professional Law Course -

Ghana School of Law
11.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Laws - undefined

University of Professional Studies
08.2018 - 06.2022

Senior High School - undefined

Aburi Girls Senior High School
08.2015 - 06.2018

Skills

  • Legal research and writing
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Time management and organization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Technology proficiency
  • Court filing procedures
  • Adaptable communication
  • Trial preparation
  • Client confidentiality respect
  • Data privacy regulation comprehension
  • Contract reviewing
  • Proof-Reading accuracy
  • Conflict management
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Legal research

Accomplishments

Lex Leads 2020 Essay Competition, Received a certificate of participation on the topic 'How can laws promoting gender and disability rights support economic development'?

Affiliations

  • Law Students Union, 2018-2022
  • U.P.S.A Mooting Society, 2020-2022
  • U.P.S.A Civic Education Club, 2021-2022

Languages

English
Fluent
Twi
Intermediate
Ewe
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Custom

  • Secretary, Law Students Union Mooting Society, 09/01/21 till 06/30/22
  • Student Mentor, Law Students Union, 09/01/21 till 06/30/22
  • Senate Representative, Law Students Union, 01/01/20 till 12/31/21
  • P.R.O, Civic Education Club, 01/01/17 till 12/31/18

Timeline

Legal intern

Judicial Service Ghana
01.2025 - Current

Intern

Social Security and National Insurance Trust
01.2024 - 08.2024

Professional Law Course -

Ghana School of Law
11.2023 - Current

National Service Personnel

Office of the Attorney General & Ministry of Justice
11.2022 - 09.2023

Intern

Slaughter and May
08.2021 - 09.2021

Intern

Clifford Chance
08.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Laws - undefined

University of Professional Studies
08.2018 - 06.2022

Senior High School - undefined

Aburi Girls Senior High School
08.2015 - 06.2018

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