Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Hobbies
Timeline
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Sibusiso M. Nhlabatsi

Sibusiso M. Nhlabatsi

Attorney
Plot No 26 Malkerns,MA

Summary

I am a highly motivated and results-oriented human rights lawyer with a deep commitment to justice and the rule of law. I have a strong track record of success in advocating for the rights of individuals and communities, both in Eswatini and across the Southern African region.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages

Work History

Legal Clinic Principal

University Of Eswatini
Kwaluseni, Matsapha
01.2018 - Current

· Managing Legal Clinic;

· Teaching Students and assessing them on Clinical Legal Education

· Supervising students in drafting court papers, counselling clients and settling legal disputes;

· Supervising students in billing clients and record-keeping; and

· Appearing in Courts (Supreme Court, High Court, Industrial Courts, and Magistrate’s Court) with students on behalf of clients of the Legal Clinic.

Partner/ Professional Assistant

T.R. Maseko Attorneys
2nd Floor, Development House Swazi Plaza Mbabane
03.2016 - 12.2017

· General litigation and constitutional law, administrative law, human rights law, as well as labour law.

· Company incorporation, registration, and statutory requirements.

· Drafting of contracts, lease agreements, Memorandum of Agreement and Wills.

Dispute resolution and mediation

Project Manager, (Concurrent Position)|

Lawyers For Human Rights (Swaziland)
Mbabane, Eswatini
10.2015 - 03.2017

· Conducted study on independence and accountability of judges and lawyers in Swaziland and produced report;

· Ensure participation of at least one Swazi judge in International Human Rights Law Conference;

· Organized strategic planning workshop for Lawyers for Human Rights (Swaziland);

· Organized legal training workshop on strategic human rights litigation;

· Performed trial observation and generated reports for Human Rights Defenders.

Candidate Attorney

T.R. Maseko Attorneys
2nd Floor, Development House Swazi Plaza Mbabane
08.2013 - 02.2016

Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• Consult with clients, provide legal counsel or advice, and draft court papers.

• Represent clients at Magistrates Courts, Industrial Courts, and Administrative Tribunals.

• Carry out any assignments deemed necessary by Principal.

Education

M.D. - LLM, Human Rights Law

University of South Africa
Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
04.2001 -

No Degree - Effective Legal Drafting

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
04.2001 -

No Degree - Mandela Washington Fellowship

Presidential Precinct
Virginia, USA
04.2001 -

No Degree - International Humanitarian Law

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - LLB

University of Eswatini
Kwaluseni, Matsapha
04.2001 -

J.D. - Diploma in Law

University of Eswatini
Kwaluseni, Matsapha
04.2001 -

Skills

Research and analysis skills ,Time management, efficiency and analytical skills Litigation, Legal drafting and representation, Advocacy; public speaking , Dispute resolution and mediation, Leadership and communication skills

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Accomplishments

I have published for various journals

I was part of the International Visitors and Leadership Program in 2016

I was part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

2023 Tulip Human Rights Awards nominee.

Affiliations

Member of the Law Society of Swaziland.

Member of the African Network of Constitutional Lawyers

Board Member for the Afrikan Peer Growth Network

Certification

Admitted Attorney of the High Court

Interests

I am always interested in current affairs

Hobbies

Reading, intellectual debates, playing and watching soccer, athletics, volleyball, cycling and music.

Timeline

Legal Clinic Principal

University Of Eswatini
01.2018 - Current

Admitted Attorney of the High Court

06-2016

Partner/ Professional Assistant

T.R. Maseko Attorneys
03.2016 - 12.2017

Project Manager, (Concurrent Position)|

Lawyers For Human Rights (Swaziland)
10.2015 - 03.2017

Candidate Attorney

T.R. Maseko Attorneys
08.2013 - 02.2016

M.D. - LLM, Human Rights Law

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Effective Legal Drafting

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

No Degree - Mandela Washington Fellowship

Presidential Precinct
04.2001 -

No Degree - International Humanitarian Law

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - LLB

University of Eswatini
04.2001 -

J.D. - Diploma in Law

University of Eswatini
04.2001 -
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