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Milena Meles

@milenameles

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Law student skilled in legal research, advocacy, and team coordination seeking internship opportunities.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for an internship or junior role at a collaborative law firm that offers mentorship, practical case work, and opportunities to develop legal research and advocacy skills.

I am a dedicated third-year Bachelor of Laws student at the University of Nairobi, Mombasa Campus, with hands-on leadership experience as Secretary General of the University Student Association and active participation in moot and debate competitions. I bring strong legal research, analytical thinking, and written and oral advocacy skills developed through competitions and academic work.

My practical experience includes facilitating and mentoring high school students in communication and leadership, managing association administration and budgets, and planning stakeholder-driven activities. I am bilingual in English and Kiswahili, organized, a fast learner, and committed to compliance and teamwork.

I am seeking an internship at a forward-thinking law firm where I can apply and expand my research and advocacy abilities, contribute to case preparation, and grow professionally through practical legal experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Student Association Secretary

Current

University of Nairobi Student Association

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Elected Secretary General responsible for correspondence, minutes safekeeping, record-keeping and budget oversight; planned and executed association activities while monitoring and evaluating programs with university stakeholders.

Administration Record keeping Budget Oversight Event Planning Monitoring & Evaluation Communication Team Leadership

Facilitator and Mentor

HATUA Network

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 (5 months)

Delivered facilitation and mentorship workshops for high school students across two internships, teaching soft skills like communication and leadership while evaluating mentee progress and providing constructive feedback.

Facilitation Mentoring Soft Skills Évaluation)Feedback Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi, Mombasa Campus

Bachelor of Laws, Law

2022 -

Activities and societies: Participant in UON & SIU moot competition (2024); Inter-University Mombasa Debate Competition (runner-up); Inaugural 03 Plus Moot Competition (semi-finalist)

Pursuing a Bachelor of Laws degree at University of Nairobi Mombasa Campus, currently in third year and engaged in moot court and debate competitions.