Conducted comprehensive legal research on corporate, commercial, and procedural matters, producing well-referenced briefs that improved case preparation efficiency by 35%.
Collaborated with a 4-member legal team to draft and proofread client-ready documents, enhancing the accuracy and quality of legal deliverables.
Supported the preparation of court filings ensuring all documents were filed ahead of schedule and in compliance with procedural rules.
Observed and documented over 10 trial and arbitration proceedings, deepening understanding of courtroom advocacy and evidentiary presentation.
Graduate Intern
Babalakin & Co
01.2025 - 03.2025
Participated in office review sessions analyzing the High Court of the FCT (Civil Procedure) Rules 2018 and the 2025 Rules, contributing to a firm-wide procedural update brief.
Conducted targeted legal research in areas such as Intellectual Property, Corporate, and Procedural Law, producing research memos that informed advisory opinions and case strategies.
Delivered court reports and case updates during internal meetings, improving team coordination and case-tracking accuracy by 30%.
Prepared and compiled status reports for clients, ensuring clear communication of case progress and compliance with firm reporting timelines.
Supported administrative and documentation processes, organizing legal materials and digital archives to enhance operational efficiency and information retrieval.
Graduate Intern
Templars
10.2024 - 11.2024
Drafted and reviewed 5+ legal documents-including memos, legal opinions, and preliminary contracts-under supervision, maintaining 100% accuracy in formatting and legal citations.
Assisted in preparing over 10 court processes (statements of claim, affidavits, and written addresses, cross-appeal) that supported 4 active litigation matters within a 1-month internship period.
Attended 15+ court sessions, applying procedural and advocacy techniques that improved understanding of trial strategy and client representation.
Coordinated administrative and legal filing tasks, improving document retrieval time by 30% and contributing to smoother office operations and compliance deadlines.
Education
Barrister-at-Law - Qualifying Certificate to the Nigerian Bar
Nigerian Law School
Port Harcourt
12-2025
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Civil Law
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna
09-2024
IJMBE A' Level Certificate -
Salem University Lokoja
Kogi State
01.2018
Skills
Legal analysis
Legal document preparation
Understanding of corporate law
Regulatory compliance analysis
Clear and concise communication
Compliance risk assessment
Contract evaluation
Legal advisory services
Effective client relationship management
Analytical problem-solving
Business acumen
Project execution
Collaborative teamwork
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Graduate Intern
Olaniwun Ajayi
03.2025 - 04.2025
Graduate Intern
Babalakin & Co
01.2025 - 03.2025
Graduate Intern
Templars
10.2024 - 11.2024
Barrister-at-Law - Qualifying Certificate to the Nigerian Bar
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Civil Law
Ahmadu Bello University
IJMBE A' Level Certificate -
Salem University Lokoja
Awards
Finalist, World Intellectual Property Organization National Essay Competition
2nd Prize Winner (ARSO), African Regional Organization for Standardization National Essay Competition
Winner (CEF), Champions Educational Foundation Essay Competition
4th Place, International Air Law Moot Court Competition (MOSCOW)
Grand Prize Winner, Innovation Track, Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals
Grand Prize Winner, Innovation Track, Huawei ICT Competition Regional Finals
Top 8 Entries, 11th Annual International Humanitarian Law, Moot Court Competition
Grand Prize Winner, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Essay Writing Competition
Moot Court Champion, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University
1st Runner Up, Phronesis Essay Competition
INTERESTS
Corporate Finance
Taxation
Intellectual Property Law
Litigation
References
Professor Augstine Robert Agom, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Professor Muhammad Bashir Mu'azu, Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
