Nyaradzai Magumise

9 March 1994

About Candidate

I am an enthusiastic and confident young lady who aims to achieve her goals no matter what. I completed my Bachelor of Laws and Masters in Commercial and Business Law at the University of the Witwatersrand.

During my time at university, I was employed by the law faculty as a university tutor, invigilator and did voluntary work at the Wits Law Clinic. Iam passionate about the development of youth leadership. Iam a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.

During my articles I advised on construction and engineering matters, commercial matters and corporate matters and dispute resolution. I have advised on all of the main standard form construction contracts, including FIDIC, NEC, JBCC and GCC, as well as cross-border transactions involving jurisdictions such as the DRC, Japan, France, Germany, Benin, Finland and Mauritius, to name a few. I have also advised on various commercial agreements.

In 2022, I was the first runner up in Best Future Ambassadors and Best Candidate Attorney Top Achiever categories at the WOZA Awards.

Location

Education

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Bachelor of Laws 2018
University of Witwatersrand

I completed my Bachelor of laws at University of Witwatersrand and graduated on 23 March 2018.

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Masters in Commercial and Business law 2022
University of Witwatersrand

I furthered my studies and completed my Masters in Commercial and Business law at University of Witwatersrand. I graduated on 22 July 2022.

Work & Experience

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Candidate Attorney 1 April 2021 - 1 April 2023
WMN Attorneys Inc.

I was a Candidate Attorney at WMN Attorneys Inc from 1 April 2021 to 1 April 2023 and I was exposed to drafting, reviewing and negotiations of various agreements including but not limited to construction agreements, commercial agreements and corporate agreements. I also reviewed bank guarantees. I was involved in litigation matters and various arbitrations. I also drafted various legal opinions for clients.

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Associate Designate 2 April 2023 - 17 August 2023
WMN Attorneys Inc

I was retained as an Associate at WMN Attorneys Inc and I was exposed to drafting, reviewing and negotiations of various agreements including but not limited to construction agreements, commercial agreements and corporate agreements. I also reviewed bank guarantees. I was involved in litigation matters and various arbitrations. I also drafted various legal opinions for clients.

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Associate 18 August 2023
WMN Attorneys Inc

I am currently an Associate at WMN Attorneys Inc and I was admitted as an attorney on 18 August 2023. I draft deviation schedules, draft, review and negotiate various agreements including but not limited to construction agreements, commercial agreements and corporate agreements. I also review bank guarantees. I am also involved in litigation matters . I also draft various legal opinions for clients.

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Teaching Assistant 1 May 2023 - 31 December 2023
University of Witwatersrand

I was a part time teaching assistant at University of Witwatersrand and I taught various modules including but not limited to commercial law, contract law, law of succession and introduction to law.

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Tutor 1 April 2022 - 31 December 2023
Teachme2

I was a tutor and I tutored various modules including but not limited to contract law, business enterprise law and criminal law.

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Tutor 1 April 2022 - 31 December 2023
Turtlejar

I was a tutor and I tutored various modules including but not limited to contract law, business enterprise law and criminal law, civil procedure and family law.

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Tutor 2 February 2018 - 31 December 2019
University of Witwatersrand

I was a tutor and I tutored various modules including but not limited to contract law and business enterprise law.

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Litigation Assistant 5 January 2020 - 31 December 2020
Soonder Incorporated

Drafted pleadings, issued and served court pleadings and attending to court appearances.

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Invigilator 2 February 2018 - 31 December 2019
University of Witwatersrand

Invigilating tests and exams

Awards

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First runner up for Best Future Ambassadors and Best Candidate Attorney Top Achiever category in the WOZA Africa Awards in 2022. 2022
I was awarded First runner up for Best Future Ambassadors and Best Candidate Attorney Top Achiever category in the WOZA Africa Awards in 2022.