Josephine James
A detail-oriented legal practitioner recently called to the Nigerian Bar with solid exposure to law firm practice, commercial transactions, dispute resolution, and intellectual property law. Currently pursuing an LL.M in Intellectual Property Law & Policy, with demonstrated experience supporting litigation, regulatory compliance, mediation-related processes, and legal advisory services. Trained in mediation and conciliation, with strong legal research, drafting, and analytical capabilities suite
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A detail-oriented legal practitioner recently called to the Nigerian Bar with solid exposure to law firm practice, commercial transactions, dispute resolution, and intellectual property law. Currently pursuing an LL.M in Intellectual Property Law & Policy, with demonstrated experience supporting litigation, regulatory compliance, mediation-related processes, and legal advisory services. Trained in mediation and conciliation, with strong legal research, drafting, and analytical capabilities suited to a structured law firm environment.
Experience
NYSC at 401 Special Forces Brigade Headquarters (2024-02 – 2025-01)
- Provided legal drafting, research, and advisory support in administrative law, compliance, and internal dispute resolution matters.
- Conducted statutory and case law research on regulatory compliance, human rights obligations, and enforcement procedures.
- Supported senior legal officers with case file management, preparation of briefs, and documentation for disciplinary proceedings.
- Assisted with research on intellectual property concepts, including copyright protection and proprietary rights in official materials.
Legal Intern at Ganki Hassan & Co. (City Hill Chambers) (2023-11 – 2024-02)
- Conducted legal research and prepared case summaries for litigation, commercial transactions, and intellectual property-related matters.
- Drafted court processes, legal opinions, contracts, and client correspondence in line with law firm practice standards.
- Assisted in intellectual property matters, including preliminary trademark searches, copyright documentation, and advisory memoranda.
- Participated in client interviews, due diligence exercises, mediation-related processes, and document review for transactions.
- Observed court proceedings and supported trial preparation, filings, and procedural compliance.
Education
LL.M in Intellectual Property Law & Policy – Nasarawa State University, Keffi (2025-01)
Barrister at Law (B.L.) in Law – Nigerian Law School (2025)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Law – Taraba State University, Jalingo (2023)
