Tanweer Jeena

A proactive, goal-driven individual with proficiency in analytical problem-solving and research. Education in Accounting and Law. Proven adaptability to dynamic work environments, leveraging business and numerical skills for project success, as illustrated by a Certificate of Achievement awarded by ProBono.Org. Strong communicator with a focus on relationship building and management, dedicated to contributing to organisational success and fostering professional development.

• Reading
• Language Learning
• Organising events
• Puzzle Solving
• Travelling
• Jogging
• Painting
• Swimming

Lexis+ UK Legal Research Foundation Certificate

LexisNexis (Johannesburg, June 2024)

Result: Completed

A foundation certificate which provided the opportunity to advance one’s research skills.

Probono.Org - Certificate of Appreciation

• Was responsible for research for the project of collaboration between ProBono.Org and ProBono Canada. Research contributed approaching the Canadian Consulate in South Africa, aiding this project in moving forward.
• Research for potential law firms (with contact details for relevant departments or individuals) willing to sign on lawyers for Probono work, as planned for the 2025 One Child a Year Conference (OCAY), celebrating International Children's Day. Using this research, dozens of law firms signed on to attend the conference and assigned staff to participate in this essential project.

St Ursula's School

• Scholarship awarded.

Nathriss Award

• An award for excelling in English Literature in secondary school.

Debate Award

• A member of Debate Team A, representing the school at all inter-school competitions, earning a commendation.

First in Mathematics

• Commendation for first place in final year in Mathematics.

First in Physical Sciences

• Commendation for first place in final year in Physical Sciences.

International Risks: Physical, Geopolitical & Environmental Online Masterclass

Legal Cheek & Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (Johannesburg, October 2024)

· Discussed the role of associates in international risk (in terms of litigation and research/review of information sources), and the essential nature of different types of risk insurance (geopolitical, business interruption, and property risk) in an international risk framework.

· Practical application: examined a case study on oil spillage and the potential litigation claims that could follow. Through this practice, one walked through the stages of pre-action (examining the case itself and calculating its validity and chance of success), preparing a defence or potential settlement agreement, and then participating in the trial and legal enforcement.

State Capture & Beyond

Legal Resource Centre & Human Rights Media Trust (Johannesburg, July 2024)

· An informative discussion about uplifting marginalised communities through examining what lies beyond political corruption.

· Practical application: discussed potential outreach programs (such as workshops, social media campaigns, creating a documentary, public forums, and so on) to inform individuals of the true power of democracy and to foster collaboration.

· Discussed how to encourage local business involvement in the uplifting of communities.