Michelle Njoki Ndegwa

CURRICULUM VITAE MICHELLE NJOKI NDEGWA Email address ---Phone number- EDUCATION-: Ongoing Bachelor of Laws degree at Strathmore University -: Attended Kianda High School and attained a mean grade of a B+ in my Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -: Attended Kianda Primary School and attained 355 marks in my Kenya Certificate of Primary Education EXPERIENCE Internship Legal intern at RONN Law Advocates LLP; April – June 2023 Responsibilities – Printing purchase agreements, making calls to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators to follow up on the appointment of arbitrators for certain matters, sit at the reception if the receptionist was not around and attended to clients, drafting authorization letters, binding of documents at Chapacopy, transcription of audios. Achievements – Improved interpersonal skills, learnt how to be more keen while working, and learning the practical side of theoretical legal skills taught in class. Judicial attachment Kikuyu Law Court; April – May 2022 Responsibilities – Proofreading of judgements, attending court proceedings, filing and retrieving of files, writing of quorums, assessing court fees and capturing results in registers. Achievements – Improved skills of planning and organizing, as well as professionalism. Community service Kilimani Primary School; May - June 2021 Responsibilities – Keying in student’s details in the KNEC portal, assisting teachers to mark exams and tests, teaching the students Mathematics and English, invigilating exams. Achievements - Learnt the virtues and skills of patience, problem-solving skills, teamwork and collaboration. Mentor at Faida club; 2018 Mentored and supervised young children in holiday camps held in Nyahururu, Malindi and Aberdares. Responsibilities – Giving motivational talks and lessons to the children, supervising and taking care of the children. Achievements – Improved teamwork and leadership skills, learnt time keeping and management. Children’s homes and Kenya National Library; 2017 & 2018 Mother Teresa Sisters of Charity Children’s Home and New Life Children’s Home; and at the Kenya National Library. Responsibilities – Arranging books at the library and assisting with borrows and returns, feeding the children at the children home, washing their clothes, cooking and playing with the children. Achievements – Improved social and emotional skills. SKILLS      Communication and life skills short course at Strathmore University, January-March 2020 taught me enhanced communication, leadership, problem solving and life skills. Tekeleza certificate program in 2018 taught me leadership, communication and social skills ABRSM international examination - Learnt to play the piano for 10 years and attained Grade 4 theory and Grade 3 practicals in the examinations. Fluent in English and Kiswahili, basic knowledge of French Engaged in sports, tennis, handball and swimming, and participated in competitions while in school INTERESTS    Travelling and spending time with my family Cooking and baking Engaged in sports such as tennis, handball, hockey and swimming, and participated in competitions while in school