Nafisat Raji Abdulwaliyu
I'm a law student at ABU Zaria with a passion for problem-solving and nation-building through the law. My interest in tax, ADR, capital markets, and intellectual property has been shaped by internships and leadership roles that prepared me for corporate practice and offered real insight into the profession. I'm a goal-oriented aspiring lawyer, driven to make a positive impact and drawn to firms with a reputation for mentorship and excellence.
My Journey
A timeline of my professional experience, education, and leadership roles.
Mar 2025 - Present
Coordinating regional efforts to promote awareness and use of alternative dispute resolution across West Africa.
August 2025
Drafted and reviewed 20+ litigation documents, supported incorporation and due diligence for 10+ clients, and contributed to a high-value debt recovery action.
Mar 2025 - July 2025
Engaged in a Pan-African internship program covering practical tax concepts, fiscal policy, and development.
Expected 2025
CGPA: 4.42/5.00. Engaged in a rigorous legal curriculum with a focus on corporate law and nation-building.
Mar 2024 - Dec 2025
Spearheaded the maiden National ADR Conference and oversaw the National Mediation Competition, promoting practical ADR skills.
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025
Co-led the first-ever Tax Symposium in Northern Nigeria and secured a permanent office for the club.
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
Conducted legal research for commercial disputes and drafted motions and affidavits, earning commendation from senior associates.
Jan 2024 - Jul 2024
Drafted policy recommendations and participated in high-level discussions on improving Nigeria's tax system.
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024
Represented law students in academic and welfare matters, participating in faculty-level policy discussions.
2023
Demonstrated exceptional oral advocacy and legal reasoning skills in a competitive environment.
Oct 2022 - Nov 2022
Researched data protection, IP law, and cybersecurity, assisting with drafting client notes on emerging tech regulations.
Core Competencies
A showcase of my professional skills and their proficiency levels.
Legal Research & Writing
95% Proficiency
Policy & Tax Analysis
90% Proficiency
Dispute Resolution
85% Proficiency
Drafting Legal Documents
90% Proficiency
Stakeholder Communication
80% Proficiency
Team Leadership
85% Proficiency
Languages (English, Yoruba, Hausa)
100% Proficiency
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