Mark Magoola
Lawyer
Kampala,Central Disvision
Summary
Results-oriented law student with a deep commitment to advancing property rights for refugee women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Leverage legal expertise gained through paralegal experience and legal aid work to empower marginalized communities. Skilled in legal research, analysis, and advocacy, with a proven track record of success in data management and community engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Legal Volunteer
Uganda Network On Law, Ethics And HIV/AIDS (UGANET)
Kampala, Yumbe, Apac And Bugiri
4 2022 - Current
- Volunteered in legal aid outreach programs to remote areas in Uganda and attended to women and children living with HIV/AIDS and facing rights abuse.
- Gathered information on incidents, provided legal solutions to victims, and was responsible for data collection and follow-up on implementation of action steps.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Provided data on critical areas where legal aid is needed which informed organization's outreach programs resulting into 35% increase in number of PLWHIV/AIDS receiving legal assistance.
Protocol Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda
Kampala
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched culture and custom etiquette to prevent embarrassing cultural blunders, plan foreign and domestic visits, ceremonies, and special events, identify security risks and create safety plans, make and send invitations, create suitable seating arrangements, as well as arrange for travel, transportation, and logging of national visitors and diplomats.
Contracts Administrator
Flip Africa
Kampala, 102
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Prepared freelance FLIP contracts between business clients, freelance clients, and FLIP. - Ensure obligations under contracts are upheld, including timely payment of fees into FLIP's escrow account, and timely performance check-ins with business and freelance clients. - Reviewed plans for constructability, clarity, and ambiguity and resolved issues before issuance of RFPs.
Para-Legal (Corporate Affairs)
Ivory Advocates
Kampala
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Served as para legal and tasks involved among others; corporate compliance filing, preparing legal documents, conducting legal analysis and research, drafting opinions for cases, and examining legal documents such as petitions, legal complaints, and affidavits.
Data Entry Officer
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Kampala, 102
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Responsibilities included Compiling, verifying accuracy and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry as well as reviewing data for deficiencies or errors, correcting any incompatibilities and checking output.
- Provided advice on how best to contact, manage and assist over 15 refugees in Urban settlements in Uganda.
Peer Mentor
Educate! Uganda
Kampala, Rubaga- Central Community Unit
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Was charged with duty to facilitate leadership and entrepreneurship skills to over 120 students in three Secondary Schools and supervise planning and implementation of three business clubs in Secondary Schools.
- Shared personal stories and experiences to provide hope, advocacy and one-on-one support to peers.
- Provided guidance to peers on academic and personal matters, promoting overall wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor in Laws - Law
Uganda Christian University
Kampala, Uganda 09.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kampala Apostolic Secondary School
Kampala, Uganda 01.2015 - 12.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership And Entreprenuership Course
Educate! Uganda
Kampala 01.2017 - 12.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Google Digital Skills
Centurm Learning Limited
Online 09.2017 - 09.2024
Skills
Goal Setting
Legal Research
Negotiation
Legal Drafting
Documentation review
Adaptability and Flexibility
Litigation Support
Multitasking Abilities
Relationship Building
Goal Setting
Certification
Leadership and Entrepreneurship Course- Educate! Uganda
Awards
- Best Speaker- East African Debate Championships, 2019
- First Runner-Up- Rule of Law Debate, 2020
- Final Round Ajudicator- Elle Palle Women Opens, 2021
References
Referees available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Fostered Youth Development: Mentored over 120 students, promoting leadership and entrepreneurship.
- Empowered Vulnerable Populations: Legal aid programs at UGANET used my analyzed data to better serve women and children living with HIV/AIDS.
Affiliations
- Debate Society Uganda
Hobbbies
Research, Advocacy, Public Speaking, Reading and Dancing
Timeline
Protocol Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda
06.2022 - 08.2022
Contracts Administrator
Flip Africa
06.2022 - 06.2022
Data Entry Officer
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
03.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor in Laws - Law
Uganda Christian University
09.2018 - Current
Para-Legal (Corporate Affairs)
Ivory Advocates
04.2018 - 04.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Google Digital Skills
Centurm Learning Limited
09.2017 - 09.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership And Entreprenuership Course
Educate! Uganda
01.2017 - 12.2018
Peer Mentor
Educate! Uganda
01.2017 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Kampala Apostolic Secondary School
01.2015 - 12.2016
Legal Volunteer
Uganda Network On Law, Ethics And HIV/AIDS (UGANET)
4 2022 - Current