Hannah Mukhwana
@hannahmukhwana
Human rights lawyer specializing in advocacy, legal research, and client-focused support.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated human rights lawyer with experience in legal research, drafting, and client engagement across government, NGOs, and remote legal support roles. I have supported case preparation, advocacy campaigns on climate and gender justice, and provided high-volume customer support and accurate data entry.
I combine strong communication and organizational skills with hands-on experience in remote freelancing, call center operations, and advocacy work. I am results-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about using legal expertise to advance women’s and children’s rights and climate justice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Support Agent
Right Com
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Handled high call volumes and complex customer issues remotely while maintaining quality standards and achieving high accuracy in data entry tasks.
Legal Researcher
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Jul 2024 - Oct 2024 (3 months)
Conducted legal research and drafted briefs and legal opinions, prepared case files and reviewed evidence to support ongoing legal matters under supervision.
Virtual Legal Assistant
LexOnline Solutions
Mar 2023 - Nov 2023 (8 months)
Provided remote administrative and legal support to solo practitioners including drafting correspondence and contracts, organizing digital files, and managing calendars.
Legal Research & Advocacy Intern
Ava Justice Hub
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)
Collaborated on human rights and access-to-justice campaigns, produced advocacy content and case documentation, and supported virtual client consultations and grant data tracking.
Legal Officer
Justice Centres Uganda
May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)
Engaged community leaders and policymakers in campaigns supporting children’s rights and environmental protection and participated in outreach and legal rights education.
Legal Assistant
M/S Mongosi Advocates & Legal Consultants
Feb 2022 - Apr 2022 (2 months)
Drafted and filed legal documents, prepared hearing files, reviewed evidence, and communicated with clients to support case proceedings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Law Development Centre, Lira Campus
Postgraduate Bar Course, Bar Course / Professional Legal Training
2023 -
Postgraduate Bar Course at the Law Development Centre, Lira Campus to prepare for the legal practice diploma and bar qualification.
Uganda Christian University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2018 - 2022
Bachelor of Laws program covering legal research, drafting, and substantive law, completed with focus on human rights and advocacy.
Bishop Cipriano Kihangire Senior Secondary School
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), Secondary Education
2016 - 2017
Completed Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with general secondary studies.
Trinity College Nabbingo
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), Secondary Education
2012 - 2015
Activities and societies: National Basketball Girls participation (2013–2016)
Completed Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) covering O-level secondary curriculum.
Mivule Primary School
Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Primary Education
2004 - 2011
Completed Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) covering primary school curriculum.
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Location
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