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Shanelle Francis

@shanellefrancis

Legal Studies student at The Independent Institute of Education (IIE), drafting legal memoranda and researching South African law.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an opportunity as a Legal Assistant, Junior Legal Secretary, or Paralegal where I can apply my academic training, practical case analysis, and precise legal writing skills in a fast-paced legal practice.

At The Independent Institute of Education (IIE), I research South African legislation, case law references, and legal principles through academic legal projects and practical training.

I draft legal memoranda, formal legal correspondence, and structured legal documentation, and prepare reports based on reviews of legal scenarios.

My coursework includes Legal Research, Legal Writing, Contract Law, Constitutional Law, Business Law, and Professional Ethics. I apply statutory provisions to factual scenarios in Contract Law and Business Law.

I’m completing a Higher Certificate in Legal Studies and seeking an opportunity as a Legal Assistant, Junior Legal Secretary, or Paralegal.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Academic Legal Projects & Practical Training

Current

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Conducted detailed legal research and drafted professional legal memoranda and correspondence. Evaluated factual scenarios to apply statutory provisions in Contract Law and Business Law.

Legal Research Legal Writing Document Drafting Statutory Analysis Legal Evaluation Legal Correspondence Ethics Confidentiality Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Google Docs Google Drive Adobe Acrobat (PDF)Internet Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Higher Certificate in Legal Studies, Legal Studies

Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Contract Law, Constitutional Law, Business Law, Professional Ethics.

Pursuing a Higher Certificate in Legal Studies with expected completion in November 2026. Coursework includes legal research, legal writing, contract law, constitutional law, business law, and professional ethics.