JOSEPH YAHAYA MBOGELA
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with a proven track record at C & M Advocates, specializing in litigation, legal research, and document drafting. Excelled in client representation and legal analysis, demonstrating exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Renowned for meticulous research proficiency and persuasive advocacy, adept at fostering client relations and achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADVOCATE
C & M Advocates
Dar es salaam
07.2017 - Current
- Conducting litigations in courts and tribunals
- Drafting of legal documents such as Plaints, written statement of defence, written submissions, demand notice legal opinions, etc
- Preparations of security documents, such as mortgage deed, transfer deeds, loan subordination agreements and mortgage perfection etc
- Attending and interviewing clients
- Legal research
LEGAL OFFICER
C & M Advocates
Dar es salaam
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Attending court sessions, tribunals, subordinate courts, High Court and Court of Appeal of Tanzania
- Writing legal opinions
- Drafting of legal documents such as Plaints, written statement of defence, written submissions, demand notices etc
- Preparations of security documents, such as mortgage deeds, transfer deeds, loan subordination agreements etc
- Preparation of hearing notes
- Attending and interviewing clients
- Legal research
INTERNSHIP/FIELD PLACEMENT as a State Attorney Trainee
Office of the Attorney General Chambers
Mbeya
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Drafting and preparation of charges
- Writing legal opinion
- Legal researching
- Attending court sessions
INTERNSHIP/FIELD (As Law School Student)
Mbeya Resident Magistrate Court
Mbeya
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Attending court sessions and proceedings
- Legal research on statutes, case law and legal books
- Writing judgments, rulings and Decrees
Volunteering teacher
Mwakavuta Secondary school
03.2010 - 04.2010
- Preparation of lesson plan
- Teaching subjects History, Civics and English Language
- Preparing tests and marking
Temporary Volunteering teacher
Ipelele Secondary school
Makete
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Preparation of lesson plan
- Teaching Civics and English Language subjects
- Preparing tests and examinations
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
The Law School of Tanzania
Tanzania02-2016
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Hons.
University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania11-2013
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Nyerere High School-Migoli
Iringa Tanzania01.2009
Certificate of Ordinary Secondary Education -
Mwakavuta Secondary School
Njombe Tanzania10-2006
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Madihani Primary School
Makete- Njombe Tanzania09-2002
Skills
- English communication skills
- Written communication
- Spoken communication
- Dissertation writing
- Report writing
- Group presentations
- Personal presentations
- Microsoft Office
- Internet
- Microsoft Excel
- Informatics system
- Training delivery
- Document review
- Analytical reasoning
- Case preparation
- Mentorship
- Resource management
- Research proficiency
- Mediation
- Client representation
- Document filing
- Legal research
- Persuasion mastery
- Legal analysis
- Evidence organization
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Legal case management
- Case law and outcome analysis
- MS office proficient
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Tax law understanding
- Time management abilities
- Research skills
- Professionalism
- Trial preparation
- Legal documentation and reporting
- Court reporting
- Administrative support
- Court filing coordination
- Writing and editing
- Client relations
- Employment law understanding
- Intellectual property law
- MS office
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Corporate law
- Community advocacy
Affiliations
- 2017 - Present, Tanganyika Law Society (TLS)
- 2009 - 2013, University of Dar es Salaam Law Society (UDLS)
- 2009 - 2013, University of Dar es Salaam Human Rights Association (UDHRA)
- 2009 - 2013, University of Dar es Salaam Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT Chaplaincy)
- 2007 - 2009, Nyerere High School – Migoli, Tanzania Student’s Christian Fellowship (TSCF)
- 2003 - 2006, Mwakavuta Secondary School, Tanzania Student’s Christian Fellowship (TSCF)
Certification
I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
References
- Mr. Mudhihir A. Magee, Advocate, Tanscar Attorneys, P.O. Box 787614, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, +255 714 318 108
- Mr. Yese Isack Malolela, Legal Officer (Advocate), Ministry of Energy and Minerals, 5 Samora Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, 2000, +255 755 044 812
- Mr. Henry L.N. Chaula, Chief Counsel, C & M Advocates, P.O. Box 71791, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, +255 769 777 301, chaula2020@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Career development by learning more through different education sources for better performance.
- Creativity and Innovativeness in doing my job and related problems.
- Meeting different people of different talents and professionals for experience sharing.
- Reading and listening inspirations from different great motivational and inspirational speakers and leaders.
- Internet surfing
- Playing football
- Watching movies
Reportspresented
- Challenges facing Ward Tribunals in Administration of Justice, A Case study of Makete District: A Dissertation submitted for partial fulfilment of LL.B Degree of the University of Dar es Salaam.
- A report on the field placement at Mbeya Resident Magistrate Court and at the Office of the Attorney General Chambers Mbeya, Submitted to the Law School of Tanzania for partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Personal Information
- Profession: Lawyer
- Age: 39
- Place of Birth: Nkunga - Makete
- Date of Birth: 07/20/85
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Maried
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ADVOCATE
C & M Advocates
07.2017 - Current
LEGAL OFFICER
C & M Advocates
02.2016 - 05.2017
INTERNSHIP/FIELD PLACEMENT as a State Attorney Trainee
Office of the Attorney General Chambers
10.2015 - 12.2015
INTERNSHIP/FIELD (As Law School Student)
Mbeya Resident Magistrate Court
08.2015 - 10.2015
Volunteering teacher
Mwakavuta Secondary school
03.2010 - 04.2010
Temporary Volunteering teacher
Ipelele Secondary school
03.2009 - 08.2009
Post Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
The Law School of Tanzania
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Hons.
University of Dar Es Salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Nyerere High School-Migoli
Certificate of Ordinary Secondary Education -
Mwakavuta Secondary School
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Madihani Primary School
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