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Isabella Aloyo

@isabellaaloyo

Dedicated Ugandan advocate advancing access to justice through legal aid, victim support, and human rights documentation.

Uganda
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue delivering field-based legal aid that strengthens access to justice. I want to protect victims’ rights through survivor-centred documentation, counselling, case representation, and coordination with NGOs and authorities.

I am a dedicated legal practitioner focused on advancing access to justice, protecting the rights of victims, and supporting accountability processes at the national and international level. I work hands-on with vulnerable, conflict-affected, and hard-to-reach communities through field-based legal aid and counselling.

Since May 2023, I have worked as an Advocate at Kunihira & Co. Advocates, representing and advising clients before judicial and administrative bodies. I manage sensitive case files, conduct legal research, prepare legal opinions and documents, and facilitate Alternative Dispute Resolution sessions, while coordinating with NGOs, courts, government offices, and partner institutions. I also supervise junior staff and interns and deliver legal information through community outreach and legal aid clinics.

Earlier, as a Legal Assistant (January 2022 to April 2023) and Legal Intern (May–August 2019; May–August 2018), I built strong foundations in litigation support, drafting pleadings, affidavits, and briefs, and maintaining confidential case records. I also contributed to survivor-centred documentation and human rights case support through International Justice Mission (Gulu), ensuring ethical handling of sensitive information and supporting community engagement and awareness activities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Advocate

Kunihira & Co. Advocates

May 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Represent and advise vulnerable clients with limited access to justice before judicial and administrative bodies. Manage sensitive case files, conduct legal research, draft legal opinions and documents, and facilitate alternative dispute resolution (ADR) while coordinating with courts, NGOs, and government offices.

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Legal Assistant

Kunihira & Co. Advocates

Jan 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Supported case preparation by researching legal issues and drafting and filing pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents. Assisted with client consultations, facilitated ADR/mediation under supervision, coordinated communications for case management, and contributed to legal aid clinics and internal case progress documentation.

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Legal Intern

Kunihira & Co. Advocates

May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)

Conducted legal research on statutes, precedents, and regulations to support litigation and advisory matters. Assisted with drafting pleadings, briefs, and correspondence, attended court sessions and ADR hearings under supervision, and supported client interviews and confidential case documentation.

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Legal Intern

Kunihira & Co. Advocates

May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)

Supported legal research and document drafting to contribute to case strategy and hearing preparation. Assisted with client consultations, maintained organized case files, and prepared internal updates while gaining early exposure to litigation procedures and client management.

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Volunteer Intern

International Justice Mission

May 2015 - Jan 2016 (8 months)

Supported investigations and documentation of human rights violations affecting widows, orphans, and other vulnerable individuals. Conducted human rights legal research, drafted reports and legal documents, gathered survivor testimonies, maintained confidential case records, and contributed to community engagement and justice awareness activities.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Law Development Centre logoLC

Law Development Centre

Diploma in Legal Practice, Legal Practice

2020 - 2021

Completed a Diploma in Legal Practice at the Law Development Centre from 2020 to 2021.

Uganda Christian University logoUU

Uganda Christian University

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

2016 - 2020

Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at Uganda Christian University between 2016 and 2020.

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