Advocate / Lawyer CV example
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Law firms read CVs closely. They look for admission, practice areas and the matters you have handled. This advocate CV uses a traditional serif design and precise language.
Sample CV · Cairo design · ATS-safe
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Wanjiku Muthoni Kariuki
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya · wanjiku.kariuki@email.com · +254 722 888 999
Professional Summary
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 5 years in commercial litigation, conveyancing and corporate advisory. Has acted on transactions worth over KES 2 billion and represents clients in the High Court and Environment and Land Court.
Work Experience
Associate Advocate, Kariuki, Achieng & Co. Advocates (Mar 2021 – Present)
- Handle a caseload of 30+ commercial and land matters from pleadings to judgment
- Advise corporate clients on contracts, employment and data protection compliance
- Completed conveyancing transactions worth over KES 2 billion, including charges and transfers
- Supervise 2 pupils and review their drafting
Pupil, Mwangi & Associates (Jan 2020 – Dec 2020)
- Drafted pleadings, submissions and legal opinions under supervision
Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2019 – 2020)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Second Class Upper, University of Nairobi (2015 – 2019)
Skills
Commercial litigation · Conveyancing · Contract drafting · Legal research · Due diligence · Data protection compliance
Certifications
- Admitted as Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Law Society of Kenya, 2021
Why this advocate / lawyer CV works
- The admission year and practising certificate are clear.
- Practice areas are named as skills.
- Matters show value and complexity without breaking confidentiality.
Skills to put on a advocate / lawyer CV
Advocate / Lawyer CV summary examples
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 5 years in commercial litigation and conveyancing; has handled transactions worth over KES 2 billion.
Recently admitted advocate with pupillage in a commercial firm and strong drafting and research skills.
Tips for writing your advocate / lawyer CV
- State the year you were admitted.
- Describe matters by type and value, without client names.
- List publications or moots.
- Two pages, in a serif font, works well for law.
Frequently asked questions
Should I list cases on my CV?
Describe them generally and keep client details confidential.
What design suits lawyers?
Traditional single-column serif designs such as Cairo or Harvard.
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