Zehlile Ngubane
@zehlilengubane
Entry level legal professional with a passion for human rights.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am fresh law graduate with a strong background in human rights. I hold a Bachelor of Laws from the University of KwaZulu Natal, where I conducted research on the institutional and legal framework responsible for food safety in South Africa. My research focused on the Listeriosis outbreak and its impact on food safety regulations.
Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience in various legal roles. As a student legal consultant at the Denis Hurley Centre, I assisted with statement taking for human rights violation cases and conducted lectures on the right to access healthcare. I also volunteered at the UKZN Campus Law Clinic, where I provided legal consultation to first-time clients and drafted legal documents.
In addition to my legal experience, I have also been actively involved in leadership roles during my university years. I served as the Branch Advisor for the Nazareth Tertiary Student Association, where I advised the executive committee on projects and mediated conflicts. I also held the positions of Secretary and Treasurer for the Nazareth Tertiary Student Association and the You Can Foundation, respectively.
Experience
Student Legal Consultant
Denis Hurley Centre
As a Student Legal Consultant at Denis Hurley Centre, I was responsible for statement taking for any human rights violation cases, lesson planning and hosting lectures on human rights, and cooking and preparing meals for homeless people. I also advised the executive committee on projects and decisions that benefited the Nazareth Tertiary Student Association.
Student Legal Consultant
Denis Hurley Centre
Provided legal consultation and assistance for human rights violation cases, conducted lectures on human rights, and prepared meals for homeless individuals.
Human Rights’ Educator & Distributor
Asiye eTafuleni Organisation
Distributed human rights booklets to street traders, educated them about their rights and responsibilities, and took statements on human rights violation cases.
Student Legal Consultant
UKZN Campus Law Clinic
At UKZN Campus Law Clinic, I consulted with first-time clients, assisted them with filling in request forms, took statements for human rights violation cases, drafted legal documents, and conducted research and investigation for new case files.
Student Legal Consultant
UKZN Campus Law Clinic
Consulted with first-time clients, assisted with legal paperwork, conducted research for new case files, and took statements for human rights violation cases.
Secretary & Treasurer
Nazareth Tertiary Student Association
As the Secretary & Treasurer, I managed the administration of the association, recorded minutes during meetings, drafted emails, managed communication with other club societies or organizations, and managed the finances of the You Can Foundation.
Human Rights’ Educator & Distributor
Asiye eTafuleni Organisation
As a Human Rights’ Educator & Distributor at Asiye eTafuleni Organisation, I distributed human rights booklets to street traders, educated them about their rights and responsibilities, and took statements on any human rights violation cases suffered by street vendors on a daily basis.
Branch Advisor
Nazareth Tertiary Student Association
As the Branch Advisor, I advised the executive committee on projects and decisions that benefited the association and mediated conflicts between the members and the executive committee.
Branch Advisor
Nazareth Tertiary Student Association
Advised the executive committee on projects and decisions, and mediated conflicts between members and the executive committee.
Mentor & Researcher
Student for Law and Social Justice club society
As a mentor, I assisted mentees with their academics and adaptation to the university community. As a researcher for the Edu Kudos Organisation, I researched different careers that can be studied in public universities and colleges of South Africa and presented it to my peers.
Virtual Experience Program
Herbert Smith Freehills Digital Law Group
Participated in the Virtual Experience Program at Herbert Smith Freehills Digital Law Group, where I developed an understanding of how the law and legal framework of South Africa applies to connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) and digital contracts.
Secretary & Treasurer
Nazareth Tertiary Student Association (NaTeSA)
Managed the association's administration, recorded meeting minutes, drafted emails, and managed communication with other organizations. Also managed the finances of the You Can Foundation.
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