TEL: +*** (0-706-***-**** FROM THE DESK OF EMAIL: ***********@*****.***
NWEKE, MONICA TOBI
PROFILE
I am a graduate of law with an emerging advocacy skill amongst others. With my skills, I seek to contribute significantly to the growth of your organization through education and experience, and concurrently further my professional and personal development. My ultimate goal is to attain the highest point in my professional career by working in a highly challenging organization, and being instrumental to its success and expansion. By applying rich work ethics and effective interpersonal skills, I strive for perfection, and drive for excellence in any task I undertake.
PERSONAL DETAILS
SEX: Female DATE OF BIRTH: April 25, 1988
MARITAL STATUS: Single NATIONALITY: Nigerian
EDUCATION
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATORS
(ICSAN) in view (Graduate Student) 2015– 2016
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (CHARTERED)
Proficiency Certificate in Management 2013 – 2014
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL (YENAGOA CAMPUS)
Barrister at Law (Second Class Honours) 2012 - 2013
Position Held: Group Leader, Nigerian Law School (Yenagoa campus)
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
Bachelor of Laws (Second Class Honours) 2007 - 2012 Position Held: Honourable Member for 012 Constituency, LAWSA House of Representatives, UNN (Enugu Campus), Enugu State AFRIHUB
ICT SOLUTIONS FOR AFRICA
Certificate of Proficiency in ICT 2011 – 2011
OLUFUNMILAYO COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL,
AKURE, ONDO STATE
West Africa Senior School Leaving Certificate 2001 – 2007 EXPERIENCE
POST NYSC
EKWUEME, EKWUEME & EKWUEME SOLICITORS 2014-Till Date 13 Biaduo Street, off Keffi Street, off Awolowo Way Ikoyi-Lagos.
Key Responsibilities:
• Corporate Matters
• Dispute resolution
• Legal Drafting
• Real estate matters.
• Trademark proposals/registrations.
• Commercial/General Litigation
• Making an assortment of claims and demands on our clients’ behalf
• Debt Recovery
• Legal writing and Publishing
• Legal Research
• Office Administration
NYSC
OFFICE OF THE HON. ATTORNEY-GENERAL / COMMISSIONER FOR JUSTICE, THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, ASABA, DELTA STATE. 2013 - 2014 Key Responsibilities:
• Drafting of Legal Documents including contracts and Memorandum of Understanding.
• Negotiation and Mediation
• Writing of Legal Opinion on criminal files for the department of public prosecution.
• Preparation of letters and correspondences including external and internal memos.
• Conducting Legal Research.
• Client’s Legal representative, being responsible for coming up with practical solutions to their needs, by having a thorough and commercial approach to legal matters.
EXPERIENCE INTERN (LAW OFFICE ATTACHMENT)
THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, ALAUSA, IKEJA, LAGOS STATE. Key Responsibilities:
• Participation in active Legal research.
• Writing of Legal Opinions
• Learning the art of Mediation and Negotiation.
• Participation in Pre-trial conferences.
• Going to Court with seniors, taking notes and learning court and advocacy processes.
2013
EXPERIENCE INTERN (COURT ATTACHMENT)
THE CHIEF MAGISTRATE COURT, IKEJA, LAGOS STATE.
Key Responsibilities:
2013
• Learning the art of Adjudication and Mediation
• Paying close attention to Court proceedings, taking notes and learning the art of advocacy.
GENERAL WORKING
STRENGTHS
• Emerging Advocacy Skills
• Experienced Planning and Implementing Skills
Good research and procurement skills
Exemplary Leadership Qualities
• Negotiator / Mediator Skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Commendable Interpersonal and people management Skills
• Risk Management/Damage Control Skills
• Proficient Level of Computer and Internet skills.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Writing, Swimming and Farming
PUBLISHED ARTICLES @
www.nigerianlegalarticles.com
“Issues in Medical Negligence”
“Insurable Interest under the Nigerian Insurance Law”
“Outmost Good Faith in Insurance Practice”
“No Premium, No Policy”
REFERRALS
Harrison I. Dike, Esq. Rev. ) Special Assistant to the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Delta State.
Email: ********.*.****@*****.***
Fr. Edwin Ezike (Obiegedege) Lecturer of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
Tel: +234 (0-806-***-**** Tel: +234 (0-803-***-****
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