SHUWA, RUQAIYAH UMAR
His Grace Pavilion Estate, Apo, Abuja, FCT 900104.
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1.0 EDUCATION
University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Nigeria
Bachelor Of Law L.L.B (Hons.)2021
2.0 EXPERIENCES
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN) Supreme Court Justice (part-time ~ About 10 hours a week).
University of Maiduguri November 2019 – May 2021
Roles:
I prepared reports of the activities of the court regularly.
I presided over students’ court sessions.
Treasurer, Adamawa Law Students Association (ADLAWSA) (part – time ~ About 5 hours a week).
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) November 2019 – May 2021
Roles:
I ensured regular and up-to-date statutory compliance of OWF.
I managed all the funds of ADLAWSA.
I identified and implemented fundraising initiatives and strategies.
I recommended a suitable replacement for this role upon my office expiration.
LEGAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
BSc Thesis Research Dec 2019 – April 2021
Title: Self-defence as defence to criminal liability, a comparative analysis of the Nigerian and United Kingdom laws.
Affiliation: University of Maiduguri
Supervisors:
Dr Abubakar Garba
Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Law University of Maiduguri, Nigeria.
My Roles:
I conducted an extensive literature review.
I developed the research question.
I attended 20 face-to-face meetings to discuss with my project supervisors.
I obtained a grant for the project. I wrote, submitted a 100 paged report for the project.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Librarian Assistant (full time paid National Youth Service Corps position ~ 35 hours/week) Dec. 2022 – Oct. 2023
Government Junior Secondary School, Apo Resettlement, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
Roles:
My roles included:
Gaining strong understanding of various methods for cataloguing books and other materials.
Handling check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Placing books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
Helping children select appropriate reading level library books.
Organizing library shelves, materials, and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
Monitoring library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings. Located library materials, resources, and technologies to fulfil patron requests.
Law Student Extern (full time pro bono externship position ~ 35 hours/week) April 2022 - May 2022
Halcyon Legal Consult, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
My Roles:
I revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
I assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
I produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
I developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
I reviewed, edited, and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
I attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Law Student Extern (full time pro bono externship position ~ 35 hours/week) March 2022 - April 2022
High Court of The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
My Roles:
I Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
I Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
I Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
I Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
I Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Law Student Intern (three months (July – September) annual full time pro bono internship position ~ 35 hours/week) 2017 – 2020
Halcyon Legal Consult, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
Roles:
I Law Student Intern (July - Sept. Each Year)
Halcyon Legal Consult, Abuja, FCT
Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state, and federal courts.
Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
Assessed case dockets.
Researched statutes, decisions, and legal articles
Reviewed, edited, and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Researched and analysed legal issues and cases.
Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
3.0 MEMBERSHIP
Member, Law Students Association of Nigeria, University of Maiduguri 2015
Member, Adamawa Law Students Association, University of Maiduguri 2015
4.0 AWARDS
La Vie En Rose Book Club, Nigeria’s most Committed Member of the Year 2023.
5.0 ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Course
Organizer
Date
Law Convention
National Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS), Kano State, Nigeria
2019
6.0 CERTIFICATIONS
Tittle
Awarding Institution
Date
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Certificate
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
2023
Call To Bar Certificate B. L.
Nigerian Law School - Bwari, P.M.B 170, Garki, Abuja
2023
Qualifying Certificate
Nigerian Law School - Bwari, P.M.B 170, Garki, Abuja
2023
Bachelor Of Law L.L.B (Hons.)
University Of Maiduguri - Maiduguri
2021
Senior School Certificate
Aunty Alice College - Nasarawa State
2015
First School Leaving Certificate
Zinaria International School - Nasarawa State
2009
7.0 SKILLS/STRENGTHS AND HOBIES/INTERESTS.
Skills/Strength:
Active listening
Research and Creative Writing.
Corporate and Research grant proposal writing Basic and advanced computer skills Critical thinking.
Objectivity
Expanding ideas
Willingness to learn.
Open-mindedness and patience
Languages: fluent in English and Hausa
Hobbies/Interests:
Editorial writing
Poetry writing and critiquing
Reading and Writing.
Small and Medium Scale Enterprise management Dancing
Teaching
8.0 REFERENCES
Suleiman Yakubu,Esq.MCArb. [Managing Partner] Halcyon Legal Consult | Area 11 Garki, Abuja |- |-
Yaqub Ali Shuwa [MD/CEO] P&Y INVESTMENTS Ltd | No 4 Meru Close, off Eldoret Street, Aminu Kano Cresent, Wuse 2, Abuja |- |-
