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Certification
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SHEFALI MACWAN

Oshawa,Canada

Summary

Responsible and Motivated Student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work and excellent time management skills. Compassionate Community Outreach Volunteer known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized in event coordination, volunteer management, and effective communication strategies. Excel in empathy, adaptability, and teamwork, ensuring impactful community engagement and support.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Durham Community Legal Clinic
Oshawa, ON
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Case Management | Counselling | Client Intakes | Victim Assistance | Research
  • Areas of Practice: ODSP
  • CPP
  • Ontario Works
  • Tenant Rights
  • Employment Law
  • Human Rights
  • Provincial Offences
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Intimate Partner Violence
  • Notarizing

Intern

Allied Community Legal Services
Scarborough, ON
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Client Intake | Research | Case Management
  • Areas of Practice: Injury claims
  • Traffic Offences

Legal Consultant

Kirshaa Solution LLP
Nadiad, Gujarat
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Consultation | Litigation | Client Support | Drafting | Research | Documentation review | Title Clearance Report
  • Areas of practice: Family Law | Real Estate | Corporate & Banking Law

Part Time Community Outreach Volunteer

Rajpipla Social Service Society
Rajpipla, Gujarat
06.2020 - 06.2023
  • Promoted legal awareness through community workshops and educational initiatives.
  • Empowered tribal communities by facilitating access to legal resources and support.
  • Developed programs to enhance understanding of legal rights among community members.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to advocate for equitable legal representation.
  • Fostered partnerships to strengthen community resilience and self-advocacy.
  • Organized training sessions on navigating legal systems for tribal leaders and members.
  • Implemented outreach strategies to raise awareness about available legal services.
  • Supported initiatives aimed at preserving cultural heritage within legal frameworks.

Part time Community Outreach Volunteer

Ashadeep Human Development Centre
Nadiad, Gujarat
08.2016 - 05.2020
  • Organized community events to promote local resources and services.
  • Developed educational materials for outreach programs and workshops.
  • Maintained records of outreach activities and participant engagement for reporting purposes.
  • Prepared grant proposals for submission to potential funders.
  • Assisted in the development of an online platform to facilitate communication among members of the community.
  • Provided support when necessary during times of crisis affecting certain populations in the community.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Victim Justice and Intervention

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario
09.2025

Graduate Certificate - Paralegal

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario
09.2024

B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) - Law and Justice

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Gujarat, India
05.2021

HSC - Arts

St. Mary's High School
Nadiad, Gujarat, India
03.2016

Upantya Visharad - Performing Arts

Gandharva Mahavidhyalay Trust
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
05.2010

Skills

  • ULaw Software Legal Applications
  • Legal Research Databases
  • E - Communication
  • Keyboard Speed : 39wpm
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Open Source Office
  • Legal- Victim Assistance
  • Client Representation
  • Negotiation
  • Counselling
  • Legal Research and Analysis
  • Time and Case Management
  • Drafting
  • Creative expression
  • Family support
  • Suicide prevention
  • Child development
  • Educational support
  • Youth mentoring
  • Individual counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Mental health support
  • Self-care strategies

Certification

  • Bar Council of Gujarat
  • Bar Council of India
  • Training for Transformation
  • Upantya Visharad | Bharatanatyam
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED – Level C Certified by Lifesaver 101 – Valid until October 27, 2027

Languages

Native : Gujarati, Beginner : French | German, Professional : English | Hindi

Volunteer Experience

  • Rajpipla Social Service Society, Part-Time Community Outreach Volunteer, Gujarat, India, 2020-06, 2023-06, Tribal Empowerment | Legal Awareness
  • Ashadeep Human Development Centre, Part Time Community Outreach Volunteer, Gujarat, India, 2016-08, 2020-05, Legal Aid | Youth Engagement | Victim Assistance | Women Empowerment | Counselling
  • Ashadeep Human Development Centre, Volunteer, Gujarat, India, 2012-05, 2016-08, Legal Aid | Youth Engagement | Victim Assistance | Women Empowerment | Addiction Awareness

VOLUNTEER EXPOSURE

  • Member of Legal Aid at NGO | Legal Counselling | MAY 2012- AUGUST 2016
  • Instructor Youth Engagement at NGO | 2018- 2019
  • Bharatanatyam Instructor | Balkanj Bari | 2014 - 2018

Timeline

Intern

Durham Community Legal Clinic
01.2025 - 04.2025

Intern

Allied Community Legal Services
04.2024 - 05.2024

Legal Consultant

Kirshaa Solution LLP
07.2021 - 08.2023

Part Time Community Outreach Volunteer

Rajpipla Social Service Society
06.2020 - 06.2023

Part time Community Outreach Volunteer

Ashadeep Human Development Centre
08.2016 - 05.2020

Graduate Certificate - Victim Justice and Intervention

Durham College

Graduate Certificate - Paralegal

Durham College

B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) - Law and Justice

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

HSC - Arts

St. Mary's High School

Upantya Visharad - Performing Arts

Gandharva Mahavidhyalay Trust
SHEFALI MACWAN