AATHIKA MACKIE
CANBERRA,ACT
Summary
Aspiring solicitor with a strong academic record, work ethic and excellent research, communication and organizational skills. Adept at working effectively and swiftly mastering new skills. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand professional work experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney-at-Law
Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
Colombo , Sri Lanka
12.2023 - Current
- Enrolled as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
- Appearance as a junior litigation lawyer to a senior counsel in several matters involving tax disputes, land disputes and corporate disputes
Legal Apprentice
D.L. & F. De Saram
Colombo , Sri Lanka
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted legal research to support complex litigation matters and prepared detailed reports summarizing legal research findings.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
- Conducted legal research of case law using online databases, LexisNexis, Westlaw.
- Completed daily administrative tasks such as filing documents, recording data and processing paperwork.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
Programs Officer
Institute for the Development of Commercial Law & Practice
Colombo , Sri Lanka
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Drafted documents such as contracts, memorandums of understanding, letters of agreement.
- Facilitated workshops, seminars, conferences, and training sessions for staff members on various topics related to programs.
- Organized meetings and events related to program activities.
- Created promotional materials such as brochures, newsletters, flyers. to increase awareness about programs among target audiences.
- Managed databases containing information about programs or services offered by the organization.
Legal Intern
John Wilson Partners
Colombo , Sri Lanka
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
- Analyzed cases to identify applicable statutes and regulations.
- Reviewed legal documents and provided summaries of their contents.
- Drafted memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
Moot Court Coach
Royal Institute of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Trained and coached several university mooting teams for competitions such as the Vis Moot and other commercial law moots
Education
Attorneys-at-Law -
SRI LANKA LAW COLLEGE
Colombo, Sri Lanka 09-2022
Diploma in Commercial Arbitration -
INSTITUTE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL LAW
Colombo 10-2021
Diploma in Shipping Law & Practice -
INSTITUTE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL LAW
Colombo, Sri Lanka 08-2021
Bachelor of Law -
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
United Kingdom06-2020
Skills
- Civil Litigation
- Conveyancing
- Corporate Law
- Legal Consulting
- Wills & Probate
- Property Law
- Legal Research
- Drafting Correspondence and Letters of Advice
- Document Review
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
Affiliations
- Mooting & Debating Coach
- Mediation & Negotiation Judge
- Part-time Tutor
Accomplishments
- Valedictorian, Class of 2020, APIIT Law School
- Gold Medal for Best Performance in Undergraduate Laws
- Runner-Up in Victor's Moot Competition, Sri Lanka
- Best Written Memoranda, Vis Moot Sri Lanka 2019
Timeline
Attorney-at-Law
Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
12.2023 - Current
Legal Apprentice
D.L. & F. De Saram
04.2023 - 10.2023
Moot Court Coach
Royal Institute of Colombo
01.2022 - 09.2022
Programs Officer
Institute for the Development of Commercial Law & Practice
10.2020 - 12.2021
Legal Intern
John Wilson Partners
06.2020 - 10.2020
Attorneys-at-Law -
SRI LANKA LAW COLLEGE
Diploma in Commercial Arbitration -
INSTITUTE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL LAW
Diploma in Shipping Law & Practice -
INSTITUTE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL LAW
Bachelor of Law -
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
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