Looking for a job

Celestina Akello

@celestinaakello

Law graduate at Jackline P.A Omolo and Advocates, preparing commercial law case studies and supporting case preparation.

Kenya

Message

What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an opportunity to grow within a legal team while delivering high-quality legal support through proactive problem-solving.

At Jackline P.A Omolo and Advocates, I’ve explored commercial law problems through written case studies, including topics around legal technology and fintech. I’m gaining exposure to how commercial lawyers reason through these issues.

During the LATHAM & WATKINS/FORAGE Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Programme, I supported a potential takeover offer by preparing an issues list, recommending disclosure schedule clauses, and reviewing client emails for concerns.

At the University of Dundee, I gained case preparation experience through the internal mooting competition. I conducted legal research, prepared written submissions and case bundles, and prepared for oral advocacy.

As a Sales Assistant at BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION, I met KPIs, achieved double the sales and fundraising targets, and trained newly recruited volunteers. I’m seeking an opportunity to grow within a legal team while delivering high-quality legal support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Intern

Current

Jackline P.A Omolo and Advocates

Jul 2026 - Present (3 months)

Observed and examined commercial law problems, including legal technology and Fintech, through a cross-discipline approach. Undertook written case studies and attended virtual networking sessions with commercial lawyers.

Legal Research Commercial Law Legal Technology Fintech Case Studies Networking

Sales Assistant

British Heart Foundation

Jun 2023 - Jul 2026 (3 years 1 month)

Ensured KPIs were met over a 30-hour work week, achieving double the sales and fundraising targets. Trained new volunteers and handled customer complaints to satisfactory outcomes.

Sales Fundraising Customer Service Training Health and Safety

Task Prioritisation and Professional Communication Skills Simulation

White & Case

Aug 2025 - Aug 2025 (0 months)

Completed a job simulation involving professional communication, time management, and interpersonal effectiveness. Practiced structuring emails, drafting status updates, and prioritizing competing deadlines.

Professional communication Time Management Email Drafting Prioritization Cross border Collaboration

Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Programme Participant

Latham & Watkins

Jul 2025 - Jul 2025 (0 months)

Completed a job simulation supporting a potential takeover offer, crafting an issues list and recommending clauses for disclosure schedules. Reviewed client emails and created a PowerPoint slide on earn-out details.

M&A Legal Research Client Communication PowerPoint Disclosure Schedules

Mentorship Programme Participant

Aspiring Solicitors

Jan 2022 - Nov 2022 (10 months)

Learned approaches to building legal employability skills, including interpreting commercial awareness issues and participating in group activities for peer-to-peer comprehension.

Legal Employability Commercial Awareness Group Activities Peer to Peer Learning

Summer Talent Academy Participant

Entrepreneurs in Action

Sep 2022 - Sep 2022 (0 months)

Engaged in a one-week, forty-hour programme on asset management topics including ESG investing and equity research. Collaborated with a cohort to present an ESG pitch challenge to senior executives.

Asset Management ESG Investing Equity Research Fixed Income Asset Allocation Presentation Skills