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Tara Tawana Matavata

Leicester,United Kingdom

Summary

Resourceful and driven aspiring legal professional with hands-on experience in legal research, client advocacy, and cross-cultural casework through volunteer and academic projects. Demonstrated ability to gather, analyse, and present complex legal information, particularly in immigration and asylum contexts. Adept at managing client communications, improving project efficiency, and coordinating outreach initiatives. Strong academic foundation with an LLB from the University of Leicester and a study abroad year in Oslo focused on international law and human rights. Recognised for leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving in both legal and community-driven roles. Currently seeking a challenging legal or policy-focused opportunity to contribute meaningfully and further develop legal expertise.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Resources and Media Director

The Pro-Bono Law Society (Immigration and Asylum)
09.2024 - 06.2025


  • Developed media campaigns for immigration and asylum law
  • Organized fundraising events for Leicester City of Sanctuary Charity
  • Research on case law relating to immigration and asylum for individuals seeking refuge in the United Kingdom.
  • Project management including resource allocation and leading team events.

Publicity Officer

The University of Leicester
Leicester, Leicestershire
09.2022 - 06.2023


  • Managing marketing tools through social media accounts, including communication events, campaign strategies and pitching ideas to students and faculty members and student bodies.
  • Leading advertising and marketing efforts as the publicity officer.
  • Introduced ideas for the development of digital platforms within the faculty to increase awareness of Tech law which focuses on the use technology in law.
  • Developing advertising material for Techlaw and contact person for communications with the Techlaw society.

Content Creator, Research worker and Campaigner

The Pro-Bono Law Society (Against Violence and Abuse)
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assistant within the mobilization team responsible for outreach programs for victims of domestic violence.
  • Organized and executed campaigns, presentations and workshops including fundraising for our charity partners and managing social media platforms.
  • Writing for awareness on matters concerning domestic and gender-based violence.


Bar Staff

The O2 Academy
Leicester, Leicestershire
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Bar staff member responsible for selling tickets, restocking the bar and serving customers.


Sales Assistant

Sainsbury's Store
Woking, Surrey
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
  • Managed customer interactions, including solving their needs which resulted in increased sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Inventory management including restocking.

Administrator/Receptionist

Munenzwa Bus Company
, Zimbabwe
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Worked as the company secretary, managing administrative tasks including operating the switchboards, coordinating diaries for meetings, and maintaining a billing system.
  • Leading marketing efforts including setting up the company website, Instagram account, customer emails, and analysing market behaviour.
  • Managing process orders for vehicle service and repair for fleet of 80 vehicles and process payment of these.
  • Introduced a system of managing the recording of staff hours.
  • Manage and maintain office and kitchen supplies and stationery and process payment of these
  • Provide logistical support for meetings such as room setup and catering and other services
  • Process orders for vehicle service and repair for a fleet of 80 vehicles and process payment of these
  • To review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.

Volunteer

Red Cross Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Participated in community education outreach programs in person and online, including supporting teachers in special needs schools.
  • Team member in fundraising programs.

Education

Bachelor of Laws LLB - Law

The University of Leicester
Leicester
01.2021 - 06/2025

Law

The University of Oslo
Oslo Norway
08.2023 - 07/2024

High School - undefined

Lomagundi College
Chinhoyi
01.2014 - 11 2019

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project Leadership
  • Marketing and communications
  • Cultural awareness

Accomplishments

    Received the “Leicester Gold Award”

Languages

English
Shona

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Resources and Media Director

The Pro-Bono Law Society (Immigration and Asylum)
09.2024 - 06.2025

Law

The University of Oslo
08.2023 - 07/2024

Publicity Officer

The University of Leicester
09.2022 - 06.2023

Content Creator, Research worker and Campaigner

The Pro-Bono Law Society (Against Violence and Abuse)
09.2022 - 06.2023

Bar Staff

The O2 Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023

Sales Assistant

Sainsbury's Store
05.2022 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Laws LLB - Law

The University of Leicester
01.2021 - 06/2025

Volunteer

Red Cross Zimbabwe
12.2019 - 06.2020

Administrator/Receptionist

Munenzwa Bus Company
01.2019 - 04.2021

High School - undefined

Lomagundi College
01.2014 - 11 2019
Tara Tawana Matavata