Munoru Gikundi

Legal Intern | Certified Mediator | Award-Winning Moot Court Oralist

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Nairobi CountyMember since July 27, 2026

Legal DraftingLegal ResearchStatutory InterpretationDispute ResolutionMediationNegotiationJudicial DraftingCase AnalysisMicrosoft Office SuiteKenya Law Reports (eKLR)LexisNexisHeinOnlinePublic SpeakingOral AdvocacyLeadershipStrategic PlanningTeam MentorshipOrganizational ManagementZoomCourt Registry ManagementInternational Humanitarian LawCivil ProcedureCriminal ProcedureConstitutional LawFamily LawPublic International LawInternational Commercial Arbitration

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About

Results-oriented Final-Year Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) candidate at Africa Nazarene University, distinguishing myself through a rare blend of high-stakes advocacy, certified dispute resolution skills, and digital legal innovation. An award-winning orator (Best Oralist 2023) with a confirmed aptitude for statutory interpretation and judicial drafting, I offer a holistic approach to legal practice that balances rigorous academic research with practical, client-centered problem solving. My background spans successful engagements in diverse legal frameworks from International Humanitarian Law to Employment Regulations complemented by hands-on experience in court registry management and legal content creation.

I am an adaptable, disciplined, and intellectually curious professional seeking a challenging legal internship where I can apply my skills in research, drafting, and case analysis across diverse practice areas to deliver tangible value to the firm.

Experience

Legal Attaché at Judiciary of Kenya – Thika Law Courts (2024-05 – 2024-08)

Drafted preliminary rulings on interlocutory applications and notices of motion for review by the Resident Magistrates. Successfully identified key legal issues and applied the doctrine of Stare Decisis to support judicial reasoning.
Summarized over 50 Civil and Criminal case files, extracting material facts, issues for determination, and relevant statutory provisions to expedite court proceedings.
Spearheaded an initiative to reorganize the filing system, assisting in the transition to digital records (CTS), which improved file retrieval efficiency by approximately 20%.
Gained practical exposure to the full lifecycle of litigation, including plea taking, hearing of submissions, and delivery of judgments, ensuring a practical understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules, 2010.
Conducted real-time research on Kenya Law Reports (eKLR) to clarify points of law regarding emerging jurisprudence on succession and land disputes.

Legal Analyst & Lead Contributor at Law and Behold Blog (2024-01 – Present)

Authored and published comprehensive articles dissecting complex legal issues in Family Law, Governance, and Constitutional Law, translating "Legalese" into accessible language for the general public.
Consistently analyzed current political and social events through a legal lens, demonstrating the ability to apply statutory interpretation to real-world scenarios.