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Yishak Baraki Desta

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Legal researcher at Link to Justice Law Office who supported pleadings and earned top written-submission awards at a WTO moot competition.

Ethiopia
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At Link to Justice Law Office, I assisted lawyers with legal research, case analysis, and drafting pleadings and other legal documents. I also conducted statutory and case-law research and observed court proceedings.

At the FDRE Ministry of Justice - Prosecutors Office, I worked closely with prosecutors on criminal case preparation and file review. I assisted with research on criminal procedure and evidentiary issues.

As team captain of the Addis Ababa University team at the 24th John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition on WTO Law, African Regional Round, our team received Best Overall Written Submissions and Best Respondent’s Written Submissions. My senior thesis examined investment protection and regulatory autonomy in Ethiopia’s mining legal framework, focusing on critical minerals, and received an A.

Through the Young Lawyers Initiative, I led professional development initiatives and contributed to legal education and advocacy. I’ve also written and edited legal publications on topics including law students’ mental health, internships, and participation in international moot court competitions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Principal, Professional Development

Young Lawyers Initiative (YLI)

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Led professional development initiatives for law students and young lawyers. Coordinated trainings and mentorship-oriented activities aimed at strengthening legal skills, ethics, and professionalism.

YY
Current

Executive Board Member

Young Lawyers Initiative (YLI)

Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Contributed to strategic planning and implementation of legal education and advocacy initiatives. Engaged with law school clubs across Ethiopian universities to foster collaboration and institutional support.

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Legal Intern

Link to Justice Law Office

Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 (3 months)

Assisted lawyers in legal research, case analysis, and drafting of pleadings and legal documents. Conducted statutory and case-law research to support litigation and advisory work.

IY

Editorial Board Member

Insight Online Magazine - Young Lawyers Initiative (YLI)

Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year)

Reviewed, edited, and evaluated legal articles prior to publication. Conducted legal research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and quality of content.

RS

Board Member

Rotaract Club of Solyana

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Participated in community service initiatives including education programs, blood donation drives, and environmental campaigns. Contributed to project planning, coordination, and volunteer mobilization.

FO

Legal Extern

FDRE Ministry of Justice - Prosecutors Office

Mar 2024 - Aug 2024 (5 months)

Worked closely with prosecutors on criminal case preparation and file review. Assisted with legal research and analysis related to criminal procedure and evidentiary issues.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Addis Ababa University logoAU

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Addis Ababa University, expected to graduate in June 2026.

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Saint Joseph School

High School Diploma, General Studies

High School Diploma from Saint Joseph School, Addis Ababa, completed in June 2021.

AC

Addis Ababa University School of Commerce

Fundamentals of Capital Markets, Capital Markets

Completed a 50-hour program on financial markets, investment instruments, securities regulation, and market structures.

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ALX

Certified Data Analyst, Data Analysis

Certified Data Analyst training covering data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization using Excel, SQL, and Python.

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ALX

Certified Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistance

Certified Virtual Assistant training covering Google Workspace, Asana, AI tools, project management, and data handling.

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ALX

Professional Foundations, Professional Development

Professional Foundations training covering leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through collaborative simulations.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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