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PATIENCE BIRUNGI MPORA

Kampala

Summary

Highly motivated law graduate with a Second Class Honors (Upper Division) degree with a strong interest in Fintech, technology,media and telecommunications seeking a clerkship opportunity to leverage strong analytical and research skills in a legal environment. Eager to contribute to the effective application of the law and gain practical experience working alongside experienced legal professionals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant

Network Of Public Interest Lawyers
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Analyzed statutes and regulations relevant to specific cases; providing additional context necessary for successful arguments.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for the organization.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Conducted thorough legal research to support case preparation and ensure favorable outcomes for clients.
  • Shadowed experienced lawyers during client meetings, gaining valuable insight into lawyer-client relationships and effective communication techniques.
  • Updated clients regularly on case progress through written correspondence or phone; maintaining excellent communications that resulted in satisfied clients.

Undergraduate Research Fellow

Center For Law And Emerging Technologies
12.2022 - 08.2023

CLET brings together researchers and practitioners interested in deepening their knowledge or investigating previously unexplored questions on law and emerging technology. The faculty facilitates collaborative undertakings that work towards making a contextually relevant contribution to the conversations on the impact of frontier technologies on the law and society.

  • I carried out research on Artificial intelligence, Blockchain and other emerging technologies and how they relate to the law.
  • I was part of the Blockchain and the Law Masterclass at Makerere University, School of Law (December 2022)

Legal Intern

Platform For Labour Action
09.2022 - 10.2022

Platform for Labour Action (PLA) is a national civil society organization that was founded in 2000 as a response to the absence of an appropriate voice to address the rights of vulnerable, marginalized and non documented workers particularly those who have no place in the formal echelons of the trade unions. PLA promotes and protects the rights of the vulnerable and marginalized workers through empowerment of communities and individuals in Uganda.

Communications Manager

The Legal Innovation Hub, Africa
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Legal Innovation Hub fosters Innovation in the Legal Profession and enhances the mode of delivering legal services and access to justice
  • The Legal Innovation Hub connects start up community and Legal Expertise to solve challenges and create solutions and opportunities for citizens.

Head Mental Health Awareness Department

Buzzcut Foundation Uganda, Kampala
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • I also serve as a board member in this organization
  • It is a youth funded mental health organization that seeks to break the stigma around mental health while offering free mental health services to the youth.

Volunteer Member

Rotaract Club of Makerere University, Kampala
11.2021 - Current
  • Rotaract club brings people ages 18 and older to exchange ideas with leaders in the community,develop leadership and professional skills and have fun through service
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement

Project Manager

LAWBOT Makerere University,Kampala
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • LAWBOT (Law based on Technology) is a student led initiative disseminating and enhancing law students appreciation and application of digital migration and technology in the legal sphere
  • I mobilize and organize the team which has enabled me to improve my team work skills and collaboration
  • We are currently working on a project concerning the legal impact of emerging technologies
  • The project focuses on examining various trends in emerging technologies that may not be envisioned by the law like financial technologies, crypto assets, NFT spaces amongst others
  • We examine through research how to improve the legal frameworks for these areas, innovate legal solutions that could ease legal protections and give students an opportunity to integrate these solutions into their practical experiences.

Volunteer Coordinator

Initiative For Women And Girl's Advancement
08.2021 - 08.2021
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for organization meetings and staff events
  • Oversaw training and mentoring of up to 30 new lady recruits in my hometown that were equipped with modern skill enhancement in business in addition to basic Applied Information Communication Technology.

Secretary

Mukono Youth Development Association
02.2017 - 08.2020
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings
  • Composed internal and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed documentation to eliminate errors
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -

Law Development Centre
Kampala, Uganda
10.2024

Bachelor Of Laws - Law

Makerere University - Kampala
Kampala, Uganda
01.2024

Soft Skill Cohort -

American Centre Kampala - Embassy Plaza
Ggaba Road, Kampala
03.2022

Computer Programming -

Code Queen Kampala
Ntinda Complex
11.2021

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo
11.2018

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo
11.2016

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills; effective communication,dependable,teamwork and Collaboration,organization and time management skills, problem-solving abilities

  • Research skills; deadline

  • Management,proofreading,legal Document Preparation,writing and editing,task Prioritization,report writing,research and data collection

  • Strong work ethic; Integrity, reliability,professionalism, project management and discipline

  • Technical Proficiency; demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry Skilled in Bootstrap, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, JavaScript, and HTML5

Certification

  • 08/01/22, Training on Refugee Rights and Protection conducted by the Refugee Law Project.
  • 09/01/21, Https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SPuCtNpi7gTopdI2THAyuzLbRdshwGiQ/view

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Network Of Public Interest Lawyers
07.2023 - 02.2024

Undergraduate Research Fellow

Center For Law And Emerging Technologies
12.2022 - 08.2023

Legal Intern

Platform For Labour Action
09.2022 - 10.2022

Communications Manager

The Legal Innovation Hub, Africa
04.2022 - 01.2023

Volunteer Member

Rotaract Club of Makerere University, Kampala
11.2021 - Current

Head Mental Health Awareness Department

Buzzcut Foundation Uganda, Kampala
10.2021 - 09.2023

Project Manager

LAWBOT Makerere University,Kampala
10.2021 - 10.2022

Volunteer Coordinator

Initiative For Women And Girl's Advancement
08.2021 - 08.2021

Secretary

Mukono Youth Development Association
02.2017 - 08.2020

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -

Law Development Centre

Bachelor Of Laws - Law

Makerere University - Kampala

Soft Skill Cohort -

American Centre Kampala - Embassy Plaza

Computer Programming -

Code Queen Kampala

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo
PATIENCE BIRUNGI MPORA