Kaylyne Kabongo

Rights education help ensure that youths and families are informed and protected in their rights. Completed comprehensive Legal Aid training focusing on client advocacy, trauma-informed interviewing, and case management.

Student intern - Center For Resilience and Social Development - Ottawa, ON

Rights education help ensure that youths and families are informed and protected in their rights. Completed comprehensive Legal Aid training focusing on client advocacy, trauma-informed interviewing, and case management.

• Community outreach
• Legal advocacy and court support

Student intern - Will Murray & Associates Criminal Defence Office - Ottawa, ON

(2025-01 - 2025-05)

• Reviewed and summarized disclosure materials, including police reports and witness statements.
• Attended court proceedings and client meetings to observe criminal defence strategies.
• Assisted lawyers and legal assistants with ongoing cases; maintained confidential client records.

Retreat committee & fundraising support - Black Female Lawyers Network - Toronto, ON

(2025-09)

• Assisting with correspondence to vendors, sponsors, and panellists.
• Supporting sponsorship outreach, drafting and sending correspondence, and assisting with grant applications.

Customer service - Canadian Hope for Africa - Toronto, ON

(2023-05 - 2025-05)

• Provided orientation and resources to immigrants from the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they transitioned to Canada, ensuring individuals felt supported during their move.
• Connected individuals and families affected by conflict in Goma with resources and services.

Bachelor of Arts Honours - Criminology & Criminal Justice, with a concentration in Law - Carleton University (2026-06)