Felogene Oyanda

A motivated International Human Rights Law masters graduate with practical experience on commercial law, and a passion for human rights research, advocacy and policy. Proven ability to conduct rigorous legal research, analyse systematic barriers to justice, and translate findings into policy recommendations. Seeking a challenging role in human rights research, advocacy and policy development to advance access to justice and protection of rights on a global scale.

Junior Research Fellowship Intern - European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights

(2025-08 - 2025-11)

• Conducting legal and policy research on access to justice, systemic barriers and legal reforms to uphold to fundamental rights.
• Drafting policy recommendations and a research paper focused on accountability frameworks.
• Analysing qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate compliance with international human rights law and inform policy decisions.
• Supporting ongoing policy analysis and advocacy efforts related to human rights.

Legal Assistant - Ogembo & Associates Advocates

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Collecting, examining, and organizing evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
• Researching regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.
• Managing client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
• Communicating with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Managing, organizing, and maintaining documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
• Providing general administrative support, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and coordinating meetings.

Legal Intern - Ogembo & Associates Advocates

(2020-11 - 2021-02)

• Provided relevant legal advice and services to clients under the instructions of a supervisor.
• Carried out legal research and rendered legal opinions.
• Aided in management of client relations.
• Participated in the daily running through filing and keying in client information including the data base and assisting in the registration of clients among other duties that were delegated.
• Provided legal advice and procedural support on issues regarding the various cases presented to me.
• Performed routine office tasks including receiving and responding to inquiries on the phone and via email.

Summer Legal Intern - Ogembo & Associates Advocates

(2019-07 - 2019-09)

• Shadowing legal consultations through working closely and learning from practising advocates particularly in the areas of Employment Law and Family Law.
• Assisted in legal research, document preparation and editing legal drafts.
• Attended court room proceedings (in the Labour Relations Court and the Magistrates Courts), during which I obtained a better understanding of the Kenyan Courts System.
• Aid in management of client relations.

Master of Laws - International Human Rights Law - Brunel University London (2023-01 - 2024-07)

Pre- Kenya School of Law Compliance Programme - Riara University, Kenya (2021-05 - 2022-08)

Bachelor of Laws - Keele University (2017-09 - 2020-07)