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Sabiti Edwin

Sabiti Edwin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Corporate Advisory | Tax

  • Education

    • Stellenbosch University

      2023 - 2023
      Summer School on Transitional Justice Law Non-Graded

    • Makerere University

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Laws - LLB Law

      Activities and Societies: Law journal Editor, Mooting and Debating As a mooter and editor of the law journal, I am excellent at research and legal writing. Also, I volunteer in several legal Aids in the country to help bring justice nearer to the less privileged and indigent. Also, in the time of my degree, I set a goal that before I graduate, I should have provided legal assistance to not less than 500 people that are in need for example the poor, marginalized and indigent. I’m on way achieving that. I believe the world should be a better place and each… Show more As a mooter and editor of the law journal, I am excellent at research and legal writing. Also, I volunteer in several legal Aids in the country to help bring justice nearer to the less privileged and indigent. Also, in the time of my degree, I set a goal that before I graduate, I should have provided legal assistance to not less than 500 people that are in need for example the poor, marginalized and indigent. I’m on way achieving that. I believe the world should be a better place and each person should be living a dignified life. Show less

    • Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)

      2025 - 2026
      Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT) Tax Law/Taxation

    • Law Development Centre

      2023 - 2024
      Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice Law

  • Experience

    • Makerere Debating Union

      Jul 2020 - Sept 2021
      Speaker

    • Makerere Law Journal

      Nov 2020 - Nov 2021
      Editor

    • Makerere Moot Society

      Jun 2022 - Apr 2023
      President

    • PLATFORM FOR LABOUR ACTION

      Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
      Legal Intern

      • Provided legal assistance to over 200 indigent clients, successfully recovering more than USD5,500 in wage claims.• Attended court proceedings and delivered comprehensive case summaries for counsel.• Conducted in-depth legal and general research, drafted memoranda, correspondence, and legalopinions.• Assisted in preparing precise pleadings, motions, and briefs for litigation.• Evaluated case files, offering timely legal advice to clients on diverse issues.• Played a key role in preventing human trafficking and empowering victims, with a particularemphasis on child protection.• Led community outreach initiatives to promote legal literacy and raise public awarenes Show less

    • S&L Advocates, DLA Piper Africa

      Jul 2024 - Oct 2024
      Legal Trainee

      • Conducted legal research on complex matters including corporate and commericla law, tax,technology, media & telecommunications (TMT), mergers and acquisitions, private equity,real estate, intellectual property, insolvency, banking and regulatory frameworks.• Drafted legal opinions, pleadings, affidavits, and submissions for corporate clients in high-stakes litigation and arbitration.• Assisted counsel in court proceedings, including cross-examinations and arguments for contentious matters.• Prepared comprehensive due diligence reports and advisory notes on corporate finance, FIDIC construction contracts, and intellectual property.• Collaborated on drafting and reviewing corporate agreements, litigation strategies, and company compliance documents.• Delivered research-driven presentations and case briefs on evolving legal issues, including AI, data protection, digital banking and commercial disputes. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • International Webinar titled "Interim Relief in International Arbitration"

      MediateGuru
      Sept 2022

    • AMEL Institute leadership program on human rights, gender mainstreaming, digital security, mental health, genocide history & prevention, conflict transformation, democratic development, and communication tools & techniques.

      The African Middle Eastern Leadership (AMEL) Project
      Sept 2022

    • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

      Coursera
      Sept 2022
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sabiti Edwin
      Academic Excellence Award Uganda Law Society Jan 2024
    • Awarded to Sabiti Edwin
      Winner, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (National Rounds) International Law Students Association Mar 2023
    • Awarded to Sabiti Edwin
      Winner, 2022 All Africa Human Rights Moot Court Competition in Cairo, Egypt Centre For Human Rights, University of Pretoria Jul 2022
    • Awarded to Sabiti Edwin
      Winner, Makerere University Internal Human Rights Moot Court Competition Makerere School of Law Apr 2022
    • Awarded to Sabiti Edwin
      Winner, Citizen Report Competition 2021 Citizen Report Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Sabiti Edwin
      Winner, Best Research Paper Foundational For Human Rights Initiative Nov 2021
    • Awarded to Sabiti Edwin
      Winner, National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition 2021 Center for Health, Human Rights and Development Oct 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Public Interest Law Clinic on Jan 2022
      Public Interest Law ClinicAssociated with Sabiti Edwin

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Transactional Law Clinic (Business Law Clinic) on Jan 2022
      Transactional Law Clinic (Business Law Clinic)Associated with Sabiti Edwin

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Community Law Programme and Mobile Clinic (CLAPMOC) on Jan 2022
      Community Law Programme and Mobile Clinic (CLAPMOC)Associated with Sabiti Edwin