HANA HEGAZI
Para Hills,SA
Summary
Dynamic law student with extensive experience in diverse legal and research environments. Proven ability to enhance project outcomes through analytical thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Adept at navigating complex legal frameworks, contributing to successful client engagements, informed decision-making, and organisational transformation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Research Unit on Military Law and Ethics
Adelaide, SA, 5000
09.2026 - Current
- Drafted research memoranda on military justice, ethics, and policy issues, with a focus on peacetime maritime law.
- Contributed to the state-informed development of the Wayfarer Manual.
- Reviewed scholarly sources and case law for accuracy and relevance
- Monitored legal updates affecting military law and ethical standards
Legal Assistant
Tyre Ace
Hindmarsh, SA
11.2025 - Current
- Support a legal team with administrative coordination, legal research, and drafting to maintain consistency across a commercial project.
- Conduct research into legal risks, regulatory feasibility, projected costs, and return considerations to inform internal advice.
- Present findings on council and EPA approval pathways, environmental considerations, land options, and overseas suppliers for internal review.
- Draft recommendation documents and research supplier and import options across international markets to support decision-making.
English Tutor & Content Developer
Tutors SA
Campbelltown, SA
09.2025 - Current
- English tutoring and content development for a range of over 100 students for more than 360 hours across years 3-12, in classes of 1-10 students.
- Improved student scores by an average of 50% over a semester.
- Maintained an outstanding student satisfaction score of 4.4 out of 5.
- Contributed over 60 high-quality content documents, implemented directly in student curricula over a term.
Legal Internship
Sweedy Legal
North Adelaide, SA
08.2026 - 11.2026
- Internship supporting a team of lawyers across immigration law, corporate structuring, and social services.
- Drafted notes from calls, emails, and meetings to maintain accurate records and continuity across legal matters.
- Prepared DHA legal documentation, including research briefs, memoranda, and statutory declarations, under supervision.
- Supported accounts management, gaining an understanding of billing procedures
- Completed legal administrative duties accurately and efficiently.
Legal Assistant
Steps Migration & Services
Kilburn, SA
09.2022 - 09.2026
- Supported a six-person legal team on an immigration matter involving spousal sponsorship, visa applications, and legal document preparation.
- Participated in client meetings and contributed to supervised advice on sponsorship pathways to Australian citizenship.
- Prepared meeting notes, correspondence, and visa materials to support continuity across client matters.
Junior Consultant
180 Degrees Consulting
Adelaide, SA
07.2025 - 12.2025
- 14-week role at a pro bono consultancy advising third-sector commercial clients
- Increased project success by 40% by delivering an SROI analysis and client presentation for a third-sector organisation.
- Researched AI-powered CRM and impact measurement platforms, recommending improvements to data collection and reporting.
- Developed recommendations for stakeholder communication and KPI dashboards to strengthen reporting and engagement.
- Contributed to recommendations that achieved 65% client adoption, reflecting strong alignment with organisational needs.
Research Data Entry Clerk & Administrator
Freelance (Self employed)
North Adelaide, SA
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Reviewed 400-450 academic papers annually through full-text and numerical data extraction in Microsoft Excel.
- Supported researchers with inbox management, file organisation, and archive streamlining.
- Screened 35-50 live interviews annually with patients and medical personnel.
- Used Covidence to screen 2,500 titles and abstracts across multiple research projects.
- Maintained strict adherence to medical confidentiality, privacy, and intellectual property protocols.
- Consistently rated as a preferred interviewer for strong interpersonal skills.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) & Bachelor of International Relations - true
Adelaide University
Adelaide, SA11.2029
South Australian Certificate of Education - West Croydon, SA
Australian Islamic College
West Croydon, SA11.2024
Skills
- Research memos
- Policy analysis
- Case analysis
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
- Research paper writing
- Analytical thinking
- Literature searches
- Case analysis
- Client Liaison
- Legal correspondence
- Academic publishing
- Database research
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Suite
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- Google Workspace
- Notion
- Google Calendar
- Covidence
- Slack
- Migration Manager
- ImmiAccount
- Confidentiality
- Attention to Detail
- Organisation
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
- National Police Check, Australian Federal Police
- Working With Children Check, Department of Human Services
Languages
- Standard Arabic: Proficient
- Egyptian Arabic: Native
- Russian: Beginner
Awards
- Josiah Mitton Award (City of Charles Sturt) - Awarded by the City of Charles Sturt for outstanding achievement and commitment to study.
- Human Appeal Annual Muslim High Achievers Award (Human Appeal) - Awarded for exceptional academic achievement and commitment to study in the 2024 senior academic year.
- Featured in The Advertiser's Year 12 Merit Liftout (The Advertiser) - Laura Novak's "Top of the study pyramid"
Training
- Commercial Law Virtual Internship, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
- Human Rights Law Virtual Internship, Leo Cussen Center for Law
- Criminal Law Virtual Internship, Leo Cussen Center for Law
Timeline
Research Assistant
Research Unit on Military Law and Ethics
09.2026 - Current
Legal Internship
Sweedy Legal
08.2026 - 11.2026
Legal Assistant
Tyre Ace
11.2025 - Current
English Tutor & Content Developer
Tutors SA
09.2025 - Current
Junior Consultant
180 Degrees Consulting
07.2025 - 12.2025
Legal Assistant
Steps Migration & Services
09.2022 - 09.2026
Research Data Entry Clerk & Administrator
Freelance (Self employed)
05.2022 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) & Bachelor of International Relations - true
Adelaide University
South Australian Certificate of Education - West Croydon, SA
Australian Islamic College