Service State University
Resume:
SALAUDEEN, TAOFIKAT M. Esq.
(LL.B, B.L, ACiarb)
**, ******* ***** ****, ***** Island, Lagos State
*********.****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A charismatic, devoted, and trustworthy Legal Practitioner and Chartered Arbitrator, who seeks to produce the highest level of output possible for a given task. A quick learner who seeks to constantly improve her current knowledge base and skill set by taking on new challenges and tasks.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tunji Ogunrinde & Co., Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria October 2018 – Till date
Associate.
Assisted with the preparation, drafting, and production of Legal
correspondence, documents, court processes, pettions and contracts.
Appeared as counsel both in civil,
Commercial and criminal matters in various Courts of Law.
Assisted with the preparation and production
of required documentation for corporate filings.
Registered Companies and Business names.
Petralex Solicitors, Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria December 2017 – October 2018
Associate. National Youth Service Corp (NYSC)
Drafted memorandum and other legal documents
Conducted searches at Corporate Affairs Commission and Lands Registry
Render Pro bono services to inmates
Writes updates to clients on transactions and other documents as required
M. J Onigbanjo (SAN), Onikan, Lagos State, Nigeria June 2017 – July 2017
Law Extern.
Interviewed quite a number of Clients.
Drafted Legal agreements and letters.
S.O.RAFIU STATIONERY & SOUVENIR STORES September 2017-November 2017
Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria
Company Secretary
The Gavel Associates, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria January 2016 – September 2016
Law Intern.
Assisted in Legal research and filing of court processes.
Drafted and processing of police bail.
Interviewed clients.
Letter writing for the firm.
Ministry of Justice, Citizens’ Mediation Centre, Lagos State, Nigeria October 2013-January 2014
Law Intern.
Drafting of Memorandum of Understanding.
Conducted interrogative session between clients.
Engaged in sensitization.
EDUCATION
Nigerian Law School, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria December 2017
Bachelor of Law (BL),
Graduated with a Second Class Lower Grade
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria. December 2015
Bachelor of Law (LLB),
Graduated with a Second Class Upper Grade.
FUSC College, Ajangbadi, Okoko, Lagos State July 2009
West African Senior School Certificate Examination,
Graduated as Best Graduating Student in Literature and Commerce.
Served as a Prefect for 2005/2006 academic session.
Served as a Prefect for 2008/2009 academic session.
Diploma in Desktop Publishing and data processing 2009 – 2010
LACEMVI, Lagos Island, Lagos State
CORE SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written and articulate communication skills
Good planning and organizational skills
Good research and analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
Competent with drafting, and presentation software applications.
Able to work in a team effectively, in achieving set out goals.
RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND AWARDS
Certifications
Certificate of Completion on Risk Management Course 2019
Certificate of Completion on Project Management Course 2019
Certificate of Completion on Human Resources Management 2019
(HRM) Course
Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) UK 2017
Awaiting Certification
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administration of Nigeria (ICSAN)
(Presently on the last phase).
Productivity and Presentation Software
Proficient User, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)
Awards
President, Justice Chambers, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (LASU) 2010 - 2015
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Leadership Positions Held
Public Relations Officer, Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria, Oyo State. 2017 – 2018
President, Justice Chambers, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (LASU) 2014 - 2015
General Secretary, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (LASU) 2013 – 2014
Scribe/Counsel, Justice Chamber, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (LASU) 2012 - 2014
Extra-Curricular Activities
Volunteer, Mcan Welfare Committe, Agodi Prison, Ibadan, Oyo State April 2018
Volunteer, Legal Aid Community Development Service, Ibadan, Oyo State. 2017-2018
INTERESTS
Reading, Fashion, Travelling and meeting new people
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