Nick Couston

Represent clients in civil and criminal matters, draft pleadings and commercial contracts, and support litigation strategy and arbitration preparation to achieve favorable case outcomes.

Provided pro bono representation in civil and criminal matters, assisted ADR department with mediations and settlement drafting, and supported arbitration preparation and advisory services.

Managed an active caseload drafting legal documents, representing clients in court under supervision, and assisting mediators in ADR sessions to resolve disputes.

Drafted legal documents, conducted research, and supported ADR and litigation departments in mediations, negotiations, and client advisory sessions.

Conducted research for the court and assisted the presiding judge with administrative and clerical tasks to support courtroom proceedings.

Inspected schools to supervise food preparation and sanitary standards and compiled compliance reports for supervisors across assigned districts.

Undertook legal research and assisted Justice Mabel Agyeman with assigned tasks during the Judicial Service internship program to support appellate proceedings.

Assisted with legal research and participated in court visits to gain courtroom exposure and support firm casework.

Completed the Qualifying Professional Certificate in Law required for legal practice in Ghana.

Grade: Second Class (Upper division)

Activities and societies: Class General Assembly Representative (2015–2018); moot court and debate society participation; GIMPA LSA Moot Committee member

Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Second Class (Upper Division) focused on legal studies and advocacy.

Completed WASSCE secondary education with a General Arts focus at Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School.