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Chane Nel

@chanenel

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Aspiring attorney specializing in international law and litigation.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic legal environment that fosters growth and challenges my skills.

I am a dedicated legal professional currently pursuing my Doctor of Laws at the University of Pretoria. With a strong academic background, including a Master's in Law with distinctions, I have honed my skills in criminal, family, and civil law through my role as an Associate Attorney at Thomas Nel Attorneys. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my achievements, such as receiving the John Dugard Book Prize for being the best student in my LLM program.

Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience as a Candidate Attorney, where I developed proficiency in legal drafting and court representation. My role as an Academic Associate allowed me to contribute to legal education, assisting in lectures and research while developing assessment materials. I have also participated in various internships, where I conducted legal research and managed documentation, further solidifying my foundation in the legal field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Attorney

Current

Thomas Nel Attorneys

May 2025 - Present (1 month)

Specialised in criminal, family, and civil law, demonstrating strong court litigation skills. Responsible for drafting and reviewing a variety of legal documents.

Family Law Litigation Legal Research Legal Advice

Candidate Attorney

Thomas Nel Attorneys

Jan 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Specialised in criminal, family, and civil law, with proficiency in legal drafting, including pleadings. Represented clients effectively in court appearances.

Family Law Legal Drafting Court Appearances Legal Research

Academic Associate

University of Pretoria

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023 (9 months)

Provided lecturing and research assistance for public law modules. Developed assessment questions for second- and fourth-year modules and managed administrative tasks.

Research Administrative Support Curriculum Development

Student Intern

Advocate E Killian (SC)

Nov 2022 - Nov 2022 (0 months)

Conducted thorough research to support case preparation. Organised and maintained legal documents efficiently.

Legal Research Administrative Support Legal Documentation

Student Intern

Advocate A Nel

Nov 2019 - Jan 2020 (2 months)

Transcribed handwritten legal documents into electronic format, ensuring accuracy and accessibility. Organised and filed legal documents systematically.

Data Entry Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pretoria

Doctor of Laws, Law

Currently pursuing a Doctor of Laws degree, focusing on advanced legal research and scholarship. Engaged in in-depth study within the field of law.

Legal Society of South Africa

Practical Vocational Training, Legal Practice

Activities and societies: Completed course modules as prescribed by the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014. Received practice-oriented training to perform tasks at entry level with minimal supervision.

Completed course modules as prescribed by the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014. Received practice-oriented training to perform tasks at entry level with minimal supervision.

University of Pretoria

Masters of Law, International Law

Grade: 76%

Achieved three distinctions with an average of 76% in International Law. Focused on advanced studies in international legal frameworks and principles.