Ida Jatta
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience in legal field. Adept in human rights law, principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Leverages excellent communication and problem-solving skills to successfully represent clients. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pupil Legal Practitioner
Modou Drameh & Associates
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared and filed legal processes for litigation; drafted and reviewed legal documents including deeds, agreements, and company formation documents.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and drafted legal opinions and advice to clients
- Represented clients before the Magistrates' court, Children's court and Industrial Tribunal in civil matters.
- Took records and provided assistance to my supervising Counsel in High Court and Court of Appeal court proceedings.
- Conducted client conferences and witness preparations leading up to trial.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to the administrative staff and interns.
Human Rights Intern (Volunteer)
Women's Association for Women & Victims' Empowerment (WAVE)
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Undertook extensive research on human rights issues relevant to projects and activities conducted as part of the organisation's work.
- Prepared policy briefs and recommendations on women and victims' rights for consideration by parliament and relevant state authorities.
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of workshops, trainings and seminars.
- Prepared activity and project reports.
Legal and Research Intern
National Human Rights Commission, The Gambia (NHRC)
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Undertook research into thematic human rights issues of interest to the NHRC and assisted in publishing of findings and recommendations.
- Carried out in-depth research on human rights in the Gambia as well as monitor relevant developments in the Gambia resulting to a publication of the advisory note on environmental rights.
- Undertook legal research and analysis on legislation and jurisprudence in national, regional, and international judicial bodies/ quasi-judicial bodies.
- Prepared materials for internal and external circulation including policy briefs/ guidelines in the Gambia.
- Prepared draft reports and recommendations of the NHRC.
- Drafted correspondences addressed to the State, respond to queries from parties, legal practitioners, NGOs, and other stakeholders of the NHRC.
- Facilitated preparations of activities, trainings, seminars, meetings including drafting of concept notes, thematic reports, and related documents.
- Compiled monthly briefs of human rights update on the Gambia for the UN OHCHR Gambia office.
Staff Intern
American Corner, Banjul
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed and implemented numerous programs under supervision of the Public Diplomacy Office, US Embassy Banjul including a virtual celebration of July Fourth with the US Ambassador and Embassy staff.
- Devised about 5 events on said themes: Women's rights and empowerment, good governance, rule of law and democracy.
- Provided support services to patrons and handled the reception.
Education
Master of Human Rights Law -
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC02.2025
Law
The Gambia Law School
Banjul, The Gambia02.2023
Certificate in International Human Rights Law -
International Bar Association And Florida State University
Florida, USA12.2022
LLB- Bachelor of Law -
The University of The Gambia
Banjul, The Gambia05.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Legal Research
- Complex Problem Solving
- Legal Correspondence
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Team-oriented
- Proofreading and Editing
- Data Confidentiality
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Legal Analysis
- Legal writing
Languages
Fluent in Wolof and Mandinka
B2 level in French
References
- Mr. Modou Drameh Esq., Head of Chambers, Modou Drameh & Associates, modrameh@hotmail.com, +2207998833
- Ms. Fatou Gaye Esq., Senior Legal Officer, National Human Rights Commission, fgaye@gm-nhrc.org, +27 788384113
Timeline
Pupil Legal Practitioner
Modou Drameh & Associates
02.2023 - 02.2024
Human Rights Intern (Volunteer)
Women's Association for Women & Victims' Empowerment (WAVE)
11.2022 - 04.2023
Legal and Research Intern
National Human Rights Commission, The Gambia (NHRC)
03.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Intern
American Corner, Banjul
10.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Human Rights Law -
The University of Melbourne
Law
The Gambia Law School
Certificate in International Human Rights Law -
International Bar Association And Florida State University
LLB- Bachelor of Law -
The University of The Gambia
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