Student

Bafundi Phuzukuvela Masina

A motivated and detail-oriented BCom Law graduate with practical hands-on experience and strong exposure to legal administration, document drafting, legal research, labour and commercial law matters and case preparation in a legal environment. Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Personal & Contact Information

Phone Number: +27-66-052-****

Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10)

Languages: Siswati, English & Afrikaans

Email: **************@*****.***

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bafundi- masina344663255

Address: 318 Kort Street, Emanzana, Mpumalanga, 1190

(Willing to Relocate)

Education

Bachelor of Laws (NQF Level 8)

Nelson Mandela University In Progress

Expected Graduation Date: 2029

Bachelor of Commerce in Law (NQF Level 7)

Eduvos Completed

Expected Graduation Date: May 2026

Relevant Coursework: Law of Delict, Labour Law (Individual & Collective) Law of Contract, Law of Persons, Law of Property, Law of Banking & Instruments of Payment Work Integrated Learning: Completed (Competent)

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

The King’s School White River

Year Completed: 2022

Work Experience

Legal Research Intern (Temporary Remote internship) - Record of Law December 2025 – December 2025

• Conducting in-depth legal research and producing analytical articles for publication on the Record of Law platform

• Engaging with contemporary legal issues and applying authoritative legal sources using Bluebook/OSCOLA citation standards

• Drafting well-structured, high quality legal content within strict academic and professional guidelines

• Managing deadlines, adhering to formatting and plagiarism requirements, and contributing to the organization’s knowledge database

• Collaborating with the Record of Law team and receiving editorial guidance to refine legal writing and analytical skills

Legal Assistant (Temporary Work Integrated Learning) - N Mazibuko Incorporated

April 2025 (2 weeks) & July 2025 (2 weeks)

• Provided administrative support in a legal setting

• Drafted legal correspondence, documents and reports

• Conducted legal research and organized findings

• Assisted with case file preparation and management

• Maintained accurate documentation and filing systems

• Managing client files and maintaining confidentiality Skills

Legal Research & Analysis Administrative Support in Legal Environment

Research Methodology Critical Thinking

Ethical Research Practices Professional Communication Compliance & Cybersecurity Awareness Technical Proficiencies: MS Office Suite Payroll & Basic Financial Compliance Attention to Detail & Time Management Legal Drafting & Documentation Analytical Skills

Case Preparation & File Management Editing & Proofreading Teamwork & Collaboration Labour Law Fundamentals

Commercial & Contract Law Knowledge Confidentiality & Ethics Academic & Practical Activities

Moot Court Participant – Practical Legal argumentation, case preparation, and oral advocacy experience

Certifications and Short Courses

• Introduction to Cybersecurity - Cisco, 2023

• Certificate of completion - Payroll, Sage University, 2024 References

Available on request

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