Nissi Shamiso Chituku

- Provided pro bono legal assistance to members of the public through the University of Portsmouth Legal Clinic under the supervision of practising solicitors.

- Conducted client interviews, identified legal issues and supported case preparation across civil litigation, family and contract disputes.

- Drafted client correspondence, case summaries and internal memoranda to professional legal stan

- Shadowed a senior partner in the Pensions department during a two-day placement at DWF, gaining exposure to high-value advisory and litigation work in a leading commercial law firm.
- Observed strategic legal discussions, internal meetings, and client briefings, deepening understanding of the solicitor-client relationship and case management at partner level.
- Reviewed documents in an active pe

• Successfully completed and submitted grant applications, securing funding opportunities through detailed research and strategic proposal development

• Completed comprehensive 3D printing training and contributed to technical skills programme development, enhancing organisational capacity for innovative educational delivery

• Provided operational support for podcast production, coordinated high

Law and Fintech Programme:
Conducted due diligence in the context of a merger
and acquisition, identifying key legal, financial, and
regulatory risks within the target company
documentation.
Reviewed and advised on the terms of a Share
Purchase Agreement, and drafted an indemnity
clause to address specific liabilities.
Delivered a presentation on the UK merger control
regime, explaining the role

Commercial Law Programme: Kennedys
I drafted a clear and structured witness statement in
a litigated contractual dispute, ensuring consistency
with the pleadings and disclosure, and compliance
with the Civil Procedure Rules.
I assisted with a client pitch presentation by
conducting sector-specific legal research, drafting
team profiles, and contributing to a commercially
focused and client-aligned

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