Dipono Makobe

A dedicated final-year LLB student, with 68% average and practical exposure to criminal and civil litigation through Legal Aid court shadowing. Possesses a solid foundation in legal research, case analysis, and legal drafting refined through UJ moot court and job simulations with Bowmans and Baker McKenzie. I am a resilient Ramatsitsi Attorneys Inc mentee, with a positive approach to challenges, values respect, integrity, excellence, and teamwork.

Currently seeking a legal internship for me to grow under mentorship and develop into a competent professional.

Mentee at Ramatsitsi Attorneys Inc (2026-06 – 2026-11)

• Conducted rotational job shadowing across diverse legal practice areas.
• Drafted legal documents and opinions on subject matters assigned by the firm.

Community Engagement Volunteer at University of Johannesburg (2024 – Present)

• Facilitated youth literacy programmes aimed at improving reading proficiency in local high schools.
• Contributed to campus upkeep and supported social welfare initiatives through meal distribution shifts.

Volunteer Tutor & Mentor at Mahwetse Secondary School (2022 – 2024)

• Offered economics extra lessons to my former classmates.
• Guided Grade 12 learners through the university application process to widen access to higher education.

Member at BLASC UJ (2024 – Present)

• Executed tasks and organisational directives aimed at student empowerment and transformation.
• Participated in professional seminars designed to bridge the gap between academic study and legal practice.

LLB in Law – University of Johannesburg (2023 – 2026)

National Senior Certificate – Mahwetse Secondary School (2022)