RACHEL COSMAS TULLI
DODOMA
Summary
Accomplished State Attorney with extensive experience at National Prosecutions Services, specializing in litigation strategy and mediation. Achieved favorable outcomes in over 90% of cases through meticulous document analysis and strong client advocacy. Recognized for expertise in criminal law and the ability to build strategic relationships that drive case progress. Committed to leveraging skills to further enhance legal practice and client outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Attorney
National Prosecutions Services
DODOMA
03.2018 - Current
- Offered comprehensive legal consultation to governmental bodies.
- Prepared cases for trial, including witness interviews and evidence collection.
- Monitored changes in legislation that could affect current or future cases.
- Worked closely with law enforcement personnel during investigations.
- Consulted with experts in forensic science, psychology, ballistics, toxicology. as needed.
- Filed appeals when necessary to protect the interests of victims or defendants.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while adhering to strict deadlines imposed by courts.
- Developed strategies for prosecuting complex criminal cases before trial courts.
- Attended hearings and trials to present arguments on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Office.
- Drafted and argued motions in court proceedings.
- Prepared written briefs outlining the legal positions taken by the Director of Public Prosecutions Office.
- Negotiated plea agreements with defense attorneys in accordance with the law.
- Analyzed evidence from police investigations to determine whether charges should be filed or dismissed.
- Advised clients on their legal rights and obligations under state laws.
- Conducted legal research on various topics related to criminal law.
- Represented the state in a variety of criminal matters at all stages of litigation.
- Advocated for victims' rights during court proceedings by ensuring they were heard throughout the process.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure compliance with local and state regulations.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring all relevant information was organized, accessible, and maintained in strict confidentiality.
- Interpreted recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of legal trends, court decisions, and best practices in the legal field.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys and law clerks, enhancing team skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Liaised with government agencies, other attorneys, and parties involved in legal proceedings, maintaining professional relationships to facilitate case progress.
- Coordinated with investigators and law enforcement agencies to obtain information or evidence used in hearings.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Advocate
Locus Attorneys
Dar es Salaam
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Delivered expert legal counsel to clients.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including notes from meetings and phone calls.
- Collaborated with colleagues on complex litigation projects.
- Analyzed data from client interviews to build arguments for use in court proceedings.
- Presented oral arguments at hearings before administrative agencies, courts, or tribunals.
- Reviewed documents related to cases for accuracy and completeness prior to filing them with the court.
- Advised clients on the best course of action to take in a legal matter.
- Attended meetings with opposing counsels for negotiations or settlement conferences.
- Developed strategies for handling difficult cases based upon knowledge of legal principles and precedent decisions.
- Conducted research into applicable laws, regulations, and precedents.
- Drafted legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and agreements.
- Investigated facts surrounding cases to determine liability or damages.
- Provided advice to clients regarding their options for resolving disputes or legal issues.
- Filed motions on behalf of clients with appropriate court or tribunal.
- Negotiated settlements between parties in dispute.
- Assisted clients in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.
- Represented clients in court proceedings before judges, magistrates and in tribunals.
- Participated in mediations between parties involved in disputes over matters such as contract breaches and family law matters.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, leveraging community support to enhance advocacy projects.
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
- Provided mentorship to junior advocates, enhancing the overall capacity and effectiveness of the team.
- Participated in panels and conferences as a subject matter expert, advocating for policy reform and sharing best practices.
- Collaborated with legal teams to provide comprehensive support in high-profile cases, ensuring clients' rights were protected.
- Represented clients in negotiations and mediations, securing favorable outcomes in numerous cases.
- Gathered and organized pre-trial discovery, records and evidence and witness interviews.
Legal Officer
Locus Attorneys
Dar es Salaam
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Providing legal opinion to clients
- Drafting of pleadings and legal documents such as plaints, written statements of defense, applications, submissions, contracts
- Representing clients in Tribunals in pursuance of their legal rights
- Conducting legal research and analysis on legislations
- Making follow up of pending matters of the firm in court, public and private sectors
- Responding to correspondences from different stakeholders on behalf of the firm
- Negotiated settlements between opposing parties in order to avoid costly litigation proceedings.
- Interpreted statutes, case law, and regulations related to various legal proceedings.
- Drafted, edited, and finalized contracts for clients in accordance with applicable laws.
- Advised management on potential risks associated with business decisions based on relevant laws.
- Assisted in the preparation of pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents.
- Conducted research on complex legal issues and provided advice accordingly.
- Participated in meetings with clients or other stakeholders regarding ongoing legal matters.
- Maintained records of all client interactions for future reference purposes.
- Evaluated third-party agreements for compliance with applicable laws before signing off on them.
- Collaborated with outside counsels to coordinate various aspects of litigation efforts.
- Analyzed existing policies and procedures related to corporate governance activities.
- Developed strategies to resolve disputes between parties in a timely manner.
- Supported executive decision-making by offering sound legal advice.
- Prepared contracts, governance documents and legal documentation related to business operations, finances and non-disclosure policies.
- Monitored corporate activities to identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Maritime Law
IMO International Maritime Law Institute
Valletta, Malta06.2023
Postgraduate Diploma - Legal Practice
The Law School Of Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania07-2016
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Criminal Justice and Human Rights
University of Iringa
Iringa, Tanzania10.2014
Degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Tumaini University Makumira
Iringa, Tanzania10-2013
Skills
- Law of the Sea expertise
- International Maritime Law expertise
- International Criminal Law expertise
- Human rights expertise
- Legal drafting expertise
- Litigation Strategy Development
- Comprehensive Document Analysis
- Courtroom Experience
- Client Consultation
- Appellate Case Management
- Mediation and Negotiation Skills
- Proficient in Legal Research
- Trial Presentation Skills
- Witness Testimony Analysis
- Analytical Evidence Evaluation
- Defense Litigation Skills
- Case Evaluation
- Litigation in Environmental Matters
- Client Advocacy
- Statutory Analysis
- Legal Support Services
- Case Coordination
- Investigation Expertise
Certification
- Certificate of Completion for Training on Capacity Building for Juvenile Justice Frontline Workers, issued on March 28, 2019, in Kibaha, Pwani, Tanzania, by UNICEF.
- Certificate of Completion of the East Africa Law Society Institute Masterclass on Digital Forensics and Electronic Evidence Handling and Presentation for Lawyers, issued on July 30, 2024, in Dodoma, Tanzania, by the East Africa Law Society.
- Certificate of Completion of the Workshop on Combatting Trade-Based Money Laundering, developed and delivered by the UNODC Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime, and the Financing of Terrorism, issued on 30 August 2024, at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, by the Head of the UNODC Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime, and the Financing of Terrorism.
- Certificate of Completion of the Workshop on Addressing Money Laundering Risks in Free Trade Zones, developed and delivered by the UNODC Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime, and the Financing of Terrorism, issued on November 15, 2024, in Zanzibar, Tanzania, by the Head of the UNODC Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime, and the Financing of Terrorism.
- I attended a Case Coordination Meeting organized by INTERPOL, namely Project Compass and Port Security, in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 3rd to 5th, 2024, to discuss ways of improving investigations into maritime crimes in East and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean.
- Certificate of Completion of the Workshop on Submarine Cables for Developing a Regional Roadmap, conducted and delivered by the UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), issued on January 24, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- I have possessed a practicing certificate since 2016, issued by the Registrar of the High Court to practice law in Tanzania
- Since 2018, I have possessed an instrument, namely "Delegation of Powers," issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions to exercise the powers vested in him under the law
Un-Published Works
- Maritime Boundary Delimitation: Towards Achieving Equitable Results, 2023, Dissertation
- An Act to incorporate the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 into the Laws of Tanzania and to provide for the effective implementation thereof, 2023, Legislation Drafting Project
- War on Terror: An Analysis of the Contemporary Legal Framework on the Protection of Humanity in Conducting Warfare, 2014, Course Work Paper
Networks and Memberships
- 07/02/16, CURRENT, Tanganyika Law Society, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- 07/02/16, CURRENT, East Africa Law Society, Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
- 03/02/18, CURRENT, East Africa Association of Prosecutors, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Accomplishments
- Focal Person on Environment and Natural Resources Crimes for Dodoma Region since 2021
- Leading Attorney on prosecution of criminal cases in Dodoma District Court since 2020
- Leading Attorney on prosecution of Appeal cases in Dodoma High Court since 2020
Awards and Honors
- Employee of the year 2021 at the National Prosecutions Services Dodoma Region
- Nippon Foundation Scholarship Award for Masters Degree at IMO IMLI for the Academic year 2022-2023
- LLM in International Maritime Law from IMO International Maritime Law with Distinction in the year 2023
Languages
Kiswahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Affiliations
- Volunteering Attorney for Legal Aid each year from January To February during Law Week.
- Tutoring
- Public speaking
- Learning foreign languages
- Mentoring
- Mock trials
- Legal research
Websites
- https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/judgment/tzca/2024/34/eng@2024-02-14
- https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/judgment/tzca/2023/18015/eng@2023-12-21
- https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/judgment/tzhc/2024/2399/eng@2024-05-31
- https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/judgment/tzca/2023/17906/eng@2023-11-08
- https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/judgment/tzhc/2024/9207/eng@2024-11-01
- https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/judgment/tzhc/2024/9211/eng@2024-11-01
- https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/judgment/tzhc/2024/9442/eng@2024-11-08
- https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/judgment/tzhc/2023/20900/eng@2023-09-08
Referees
- Ms. Elda Kazara-Belja, Senior Lecturer/Head of Administration, IMO IMLI, elda.belja@imli.org, (+356) 77051205.
- Mr. Sylvester Anthony Mwakitalu, Director of Public Prosecutions- Tanzania/Supervisor, National Prosecutions Services, dpp@nps.go.tz, (+255) 713241090,
- Mr. Paschal Marungu, Principal State Attorney/Supervisor, National Prosecutions Services, paschal.marungu@nps.go.tz, (+255) 756 145 291.
- Mr. Saleh Mansour, Criminal Intelligence Officer-International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)/Mentor, Lyon, France, s.mansour@interpol.int, (+33) 6 63562211
Timeline
State Attorney
National Prosecutions Services
03.2018 - Current
Advocate
Locus Attorneys
07.2016 - 02.2018
Legal Officer
Locus Attorneys
10.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Maritime Law
IMO International Maritime Law Institute
Postgraduate Diploma - Legal Practice
The Law School Of Tanzania
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Criminal Justice and Human Rights
University of Iringa
Degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Tumaini University Makumira
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