Yosef Muche
Toronto
Summary
Detail-oriented and passionate legal professional with over four years of progressive experience in legal instruction, public prosecution, and human rights advocacy. Proven success as a university law lecturer, federal prosecutor, and legal aid provider, with a strong commitment to promoting access to justice and empowering communities through legal education. Holds an LL.B and is currently pursuing an LL.M, with a track record of excellence recognized by multiple national moot court awards. Fluent in English, Amharic, and Turkish, bringing a cross-cultural perspective and a strong belief in the importance of public service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Prosecutor
FDRE Ministry of Justice
01.2024 - 09.2024
- 1. Initiating and pursuing legal actions in criminal on behalf of the people and state.
- 2. prosecuting crimes under federal jurisdiction.
- 3. providing guidance on the application and interpretation of law.
- 4. Representing the state in courts during civil cases.
- 5. collaborating with law enforcement agencies to supervise and guide the criminal investigation.
- 6. Advise and create awareness to the public as to their legal rights and obligations, and as to the working of the legal system in so far as it is relevant to those rights and obligations.
- 7. Representing clients who cannot afford to pay for legal service in a civil court of law.
Law Lecturer
University of Gondar
10.2022 - 12.2023
- As a lecturer in the School of Law, I am responsible for the following tasks:
- 1. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as human rights law, public international law, humanitarian law and jurisprudence.
- 2. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
- 3. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- 4. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- 5. Supervise undergraduates teaching, internship, and research work.
- 6. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
- 7. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Legal Aid Provider
University of Gondar Free Legal Aid Center
10.2020 - 12.2023
- As a legal aid provider, I am responsible to perform the following tasks:
- 1. To advise clients as to their legal rights and obligations, and as to the working of the legal system in so far as it is relevant to those rights and obligations.
- 2. To assist clients in every appropriate way, taking legal action to protect their interests.
- 3. Representing clients who cannot afford to pay for legal service in a court of law.
Education
Master of Laws - Law
University of Gondar
01-2026
Bachelors of Law - LL.B
University of Gondar
09.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office package: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Zoom Webinar - Zoom Meeting
- Google tools (Gmail Drive Google forms etc)
- Social Media/Social Network
- First aid
- Critical thinking
- Strong analytical skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Legal writing
- Legal document preparation
- Legal research and review
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): AMHARIC
Other language(s)
ENGLISH: Understanding - Listening C2, Reading C2; Speaking - Spoken production C2, Spoken interaction C2; Writing C2
TURKISH: Understanding - Listening C1, Reading C1; Speaking - Spoken production C1, Spoken interaction C1; Writing C1
Awards
03/09/2022 Certificate for Excellent Academic Achievements Awarding institution – University of Gondar, I was awarded certificates of academic achievements from the University of Gondar For the highest academic performance in September 03, 2022. Graduating with great distinction and stood first from graduating class of 2022 GC., 16/05/2019 Certificate of Recognition Awarding institution – ICRC, I was awarded this certificate for representing the University of Gondar, School of Law in the 2019 National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Organized by ICRC., I was also awarded this certificate for representing the University of Gondar in the 2021 National Moot Court Competition organized by Dire Dawa University College of law and FDRE Justice and legal Research and Training Institute. In recognition of my achievement as a winner of the competition and “The best Orator of The Final Round”., 03/08/2022 Certificate of Recognition Awarding institution – University of Gondar Free Legal Aid Center, This Certificate is awarded to me for my contribution as legal aid and community education provider in Gondar Town., 14/08/2022 Certificate of Recognition Awarding institution – University of Gondar human right club, This Certificate is awarded to me for my active participation through successfully performing my duties and creating awareness on human right protection.,
Timeline
Public Prosecutor
FDRE Ministry of Justice
01.2024 - 09.2024
Law Lecturer
University of Gondar
10.2022 - 12.2023
Legal Aid Provider
University of Gondar Free Legal Aid Center
10.2020 - 12.2023
Master of Laws - Law
University of Gondar
Bachelors of Law - LL.B
University of Gondar
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