Legal Team
Nigist Birhanu
Assistant LawyerJunior Associate
U.S. Embassy Microscholarship Recipient
Junior
Years Exp.
Federal Courts
Court Level
CGPA 3.85
Credential
2
Languages
Practice Areas
Professional Summary
Exceptional academic credentials from Debre Berhan University with CGPA of 3.85 and National Exit Exam score of 85%. Graduate of the Dereja Academy Accelerator Program demonstrating entrepreneurial aptitude.
U.S. Embassy English Access Microscholarship recipient demonstrates international engagement and strong English language capabilities valuable for the firm's international practice.
Judicial & Government Experience
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Junior Associate, 5A Law Firm LLPGeneral practice, legal research
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Legal Intern, 5A Law Firm LLP(July – September 2024)
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Legal Aid & Tutorial Volunteer, DBU Law Students Association(2024 – 2025)
Representative Matters
- Supported senior lawyers on client matters
- Conducted legal research
- Provided legal aid services
- Assisted with document preparation
- Participated in client meetings
Education & Credentials
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LL.B.Debre Berhan University (2025, CGPA: 3.85, Exit Exam: 85%)
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Dereja Academy Accelerator Program(January – March 2025)
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English Access Microscholarship ProgramU.S. Embassy (2016 – 2018)
Languages
English
(Fluent)
Amharic
(Native)
Professional Affiliations
U.S. Embassy — Microscholarship Recipient
Dereja Academy — Accelerator Graduate
Girls Voices Initiative Participant (2015)
