Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Moot Court Competitions
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
REFEREES
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BECKY WANJIRU NJAGI

NAIROBI

Summary

A diligent, proactive and result oriented LLB candidate with a fierce commitment to mastering every aspect of the legal landscape while driving socio-economic change. Leverages legal knowledge and strong learning agility to adopt quickly to evolving legal landscapes, stay updated on new laws and precedents and deliver effective solutions to clients, the firm and society on complex legal issues. Seeking to utilize the opportunity as a legal intern to ameliorate such skills


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Intern

Njogu & Associates Advocates LLP
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conveyancing and Property law.

-Advised clients on property acquisition, title registration and undertakings ensuring smooth transactions compliant with relevant laws.

-Conducted thorough due diligence to identify and resolve potential legal issues.

  • Litigation

-Drafted court documents, client briefs and motions for improved case strategies and higher success rates.

-Offered litigation support by way of taking notes during hearings and any other court proceedings.

  • Digital Assets Regulation

-Jointly developed part of a pioneering legal regulatory frame work for emerging digital assets such as NFTs and crypto currency by way of panel- beating a draft policy document.

  • Project Development & management

-Successfully launched the firm’s 'Life and Law Project'- a firm led initiative that educates and raises awareness on employee wellness in the workplace.

-Assisted in the planning and organizing of webinars and discussions on employee wellness series where issues such as prevalence of Endometriosis, Poly- Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), the need for legal regulation on menstrual leave, among others were discussed.

  • Legal research & writing

- Conducted thorough case law research and prepared articles under the firm's segment called ‘Court Glimpse’ and corporate governance for the firm’s weekly newsletters.

-Conducted thorough research on legislative updates and emerging trends in sector-specific landscapes for the firm's 'Monthly Bulletin''.

  • Thoughtful Leadership

-Led the development of a funding proposal seeking funding from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for purposes of advocating for policy reforms in healthcare dispensation particularly for individuals suffering from endometriosis.


Judicial Attachment

Milimani Law Courts
09.2023 - 11.2023


  • Gained hands-on experience in court filing procedures and registry operations, ensuring efficient documentation processes.
  • Assisted in case file management and legal documentation, optimizing workflow in legal records management.
  • Observed court proceedings, case presentations, and judicial decision-making, gaining practical insights into litigation strategies and judicial processes.
  • Learnt from the Registry Officials on filing of sample submissions
  • Assisted in the drafting of a judgement, learning how to incorporate relevant case laws and statutes in making concrete arguments.

Junior Executive Research Editor

Riara University
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Conducted in-depth legal research, contributing to scholarly publications and policy discussions.
  • Reviewed and edited legal articles and academic papers, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and legal precision.
  • Contributed to strategic planning and editorial direction, strengthening the law review society’s influence in legal academia.

Volunteer in the Triage Department

Potters Family Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Supported administrative duties, such as filing documents, reception support, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Helped patients register, review insurance details, and update hospital records.
  • Managed patient data entry into the hospital database and tracked medical supplies.
  • Assisted in discharge processes and coordination between departments.
  • Provided non-medical support to patients and staff, including guiding patients to their rooms, acting as a translator, and offering companionship.
  • Assisted in organizing and delivering patient care items, ensuring comfort and convenience

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

The Riara University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
07-2025

ALX- AI Career Essentials Course - Artificial Intelligence

ALX- AI Career Essentials Course
ALX Online
03-2025

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School
Nyeri, Nyeri District, Kenya
04-2021

Kenya Certificate for Primary Education -

Tenri Primary School
Embu, Embu District, Kenya
11-2016

Skills

  • Critical thinking & problem solving – Analyses situation from multiple perspectives and makes pragmatic decisions
  • Creative thinking- I leverage my creative problem-solving abilities to develop and implement innovative strategies for launching legal projects
  • Communication & interpersonal skills – Effective at relaying messages to diverse audiences and building robust relationships Similarly, able to maintain relationships with clients, meet their needs and maintain strong positive connections over time
  • Leadership and teamwork- Inspires and collaborates with team members to achieve unified goals
  • Computer literate- Wide proficiency in a wide range of software including Canva, Infogram, Powerpoint, Dropbox, Google Workspace among others Ready to learn how to perfectly navigate Excel
  • Stakeholder engagement- Able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, team members, suppliers, partners, investors and community members
  • Legal Research and Writing skills- Proficient in using legal databases such as kenyalaworg, judiciarycoke, LexisNexis, Google Scholar, among others Similarly, I am able to craft clear, precise and well- structured legal documents that effectively communicate legal principles and arguments
  • Adaptable and open to learning- I am always eager to improve and expand my knowledge I value constructive feedback as it is always an opportunity for me to grow both professionally and personally
  • Time management skills- I use tools such as calendars, task- management software and to- do- lists to stay organized, track progress and ensure that all deadlines

Accomplishments

  • Successfully launched Njogu and Associates Advocates LLP firm's Life & Law Project; a firm-led initiative that educates and raises awareness on employee wellness at the workplace by addressing health concerns such as Endometriosis, Cancers and other life- threatening illnesses that affect employee productivity and overall wellbeing.
  • Jointly planned and organized webinars for the Life and Law Project by single- handedly outsourcing guest speakers.
  • Co-authored a policy document on Digital Assets as a pioneering legal regulatory framework for emerging digital assets such as NFTS and crypto currency

Certification

  • ALX – AI Career essentials course (Jan -March,2025)

-Content creation with AI

-Website development

-Data Analytics & predictive Analysis

  • NNLE International Association of Mediators & Poly-Experts (Feb,2025)

-International Youth Mediation Competitions

  • St. John Ambulance (March, 2019)

-First Aid Course

  • St. John Ambulance (March, 2019)

-Brigade Induction Course

  • St. John Ambulance (23rd April, 2019)

-Leadership course

  • St John Ambulance (March,2019)

-Casualty Simulation Course

Moot Court Competitions

International Competition in Mediation Diplomacy (NNLE)

Cyprus, Pafos

  • Represented Kenya in the first ever international mediation competition and emerged a semi-finalist, honing negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Networked with legal scholars and professionals globally, enhancing cross-border legal insights, collaboration and communication skills.


Inter-class Riara University Moot. (2023)

· Competed in moot competitions on Criminal Procedure which are simulated court proceedings or legal debates focused on criminal law and the procedures involved in criminal cases.

- Competed in moots on Commercial Law which are simulated legal proceedings focused on commercial and business law issues, developing advocacy, research and legal reasoning skills.

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

  • What Women Want Conference – March 21st-23rd, 2025
  • Women’s Health Awareness Summit – March 15th, 2025
  • Launch of Justice John Chigiti’s Book: The Lawyer’s Diary – March 17th, 2025
  • Mediation Training on International Case Scenarios – January 25th, 2025
  • Property Division upon Separation or Divorce Workshop – June 2022

REFEREES

Washington Ombis – Lecturer, Riara University
Email: wombis@riarauniversity.ac.ke | Phone: 0703862892

Victor Lando – Dean, Riara University
Email: vlando@riarauniversity.ac.ke| Phone: 0703038000


Available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Intern

Njogu & Associates Advocates LLP
09.2024 - 12.2024

Judicial Attachment

Milimani Law Courts
09.2023 - 11.2023

Junior Executive Research Editor

Riara University
10.2022 - 11.2023

Volunteer in the Triage Department

Potters Family Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

The Riara University

ALX- AI Career Essentials Course - Artificial Intelligence

ALX- AI Career Essentials Course

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School

Kenya Certificate for Primary Education -

Tenri Primary School
BECKY WANJIRU NJAGI