Patrick S. Vandi Esq.
Summary
I am a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Sierra Leone with over seven years of combined experience in legal practice, research, and advocacy. I have strong expertise in legal drafting, statutory interpretation, and reform-oriented research, supported by work with Jengo, Sam & Partners and Prison Watch Sierra Leone . I also lead Lanbuk.com, an educational platform that promotes legal research and civic education. Trained under the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in Ghana , I bring proven skills in legal analysis, stakeholder engagement, and policy development. I am committed to contributing my research-driven approach and advocacy experience to advance the Law Reform Commission's mission of modernising Sierra Leone's laws.
I regard myself as a hardworking person with a keen eye for detail. As a Legal and Human Rights advocate with an ambassador for women status with United Nations Women -SL and the communication coordinator for a UN Women sub-group in Sierra Leone for youth empowerment and advocacy -(SYEAN); I am adept at gathering and organizing specifically requested data, conducting legal research, drafting and filing of legal documents, human and environmental advocacy with advanced computer and problem-solving skills. With more than three years of active legal practice and four years of volunteering experience in different capacities within different NGOs, I have equipped myself with in-depth knowledge of administrative procedures and solid external and internal communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Officer
Prison Watch Sierra Leone & Sierra Leone Bar Association
01.2023 - Current
- Provides Pro Bono Legal Representation to needy women and juveniles at both lower and higher courts of the Judicature of Sierra Leone.
Barrister and Solicitor
Jengo, Sam, and Partners – Law Firm
01.2022 - Current
- Barrister and Solicitor, Legal Researcher, Mediator, supervisor, business and Legal Consultant.
CEO & Lead Researcher
Lanbuk.com
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Lanbuk.com is an educational website best for researching local and international learning materials and public documents, with options for audio-visual tutorials for all academic levels and fields. (currently undergoing maintenance & updates)
- Developed and implemented strategic growth initiatives to enhance market presence.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and optimize resource allocation.
Volunteer
Volunteer - Transition Office Children of the Nations Sierra Leone (COTN-SL)- Ngolala Junction
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Worked as an intermediary between university students and the organisation relating to the school affairs of the former to the organisation. Also, develop project proposals. Had a grant for a reusable sanitary pad project.
- Sector: Transition Office
Volunteer
Human Rights Commission Sierra Leone–Northern Branch, Makeni City.
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Worked as a field officer and took meeting minutes and statements from parties in dispute.
Volunteer
Makeni City Council
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Educating market women and men on the dangers of single-use plastic waste
- Planting trees for the beautification of the city street.
Para Legal Intern
Access to Justice Law Centre Makeni City
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Served as a paralegal in the Law Clinic, providing free services to indigent clients, including assistance navigating the local courts and filing police charges. Also mediated a significant number of disputes.
- Sector: Mediation Department
Teacher Volunteer
Mallory Jansen Primary School Children of the Nations- Ngolala Village.
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding attendance record, consistency in arriving at work, and being ready to start immediately.
Education
Barrister at law (BL) -
Council of Legal Education S/L-Called to the Sierra Leone Bar
WordPress Website Design Certification - undefined
Orange Digital Centre
Coding and Animation Training - Advocacy for Women and Girls Empowerment
United Nations Women Digital Training
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons) - undefined
University of Makeni
01.2020
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - undefined
Mallory Jansen Senior Secondary School
01.2015
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
- Cross-Cultural Communication and Sensitivity
- Team Leadership and Volunteer Coordination
- Grant Compliance and Financial Analysis
- Legal Research and Advocacy
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Budget Management and Bookkeeping
- WordPress Web Development
- Fundamental hardware repairs & advanced Windows 11 and 10 operating systems
- Legal analysis
- Legal advice
- Legal research
- Dispute resolution
- Contract drafting
- Document review
Affiliations
- Sierra Leone Bar Association
- University of Makeni Lawyers and Alumni
- Alumni of the Young African Leaders Initiative Sierra Leone Chapter (YALI RLC)
- Mallory Jansen Old Students' Association
- Member SYEAN-UN WOMEN – SL
Certification
- Barrister at Law (BL)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) HONS
- YALI Leadership Training Certificate - Public Policy and Management
- Coding and Animation Certificate
- WordPress Web Development
- West African Senior Secondary School Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Krio
Native or Bilingual
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The distinguished personalities named above can attest to my academic ability, general character, and services as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Sierra Leone, inter alia.
ANNEXES
Cover Letter.
References
Emmanuel, Sam, Senior Barrister & Solicitor of S/L High Court (Lawyer), emmanuelsam2010@gmail.com, +23290795815, Jengo, Sam & Partners Law Firm, Managing Partner, Senior Lecture FBC LLM & LLB Program
Awards
Participating in an award for dedicated service as Defence Counsel to the Sierra Leone Bar Association DEMS project- by providing pro bono legal services for juvenile offenders, indigent female litigants, and advocacy for human rights abuses of juveniles and female prisoners.
Publications
- The Language of a Better Africa: How One Student is Ready to Take on Pollution, Addiction, and Women's Issues: https://www.cotni.org/news/sierra-leone/2019/08/08/language-better-africa-how-one-student-ready-take-pollution-addiction-a
- Https://lanbuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Establishing-a-Company-in-Sierra-Leone.pdf
- Several other legal publications at lanbuk.com/
Timeline
Legal Officer
Prison Watch Sierra Leone & Sierra Leone Bar Association
01.2023 - Current
Barrister and Solicitor
Jengo, Sam, and Partners – Law Firm
01.2022 - Current
CEO & Lead Researcher
Lanbuk.com
01.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Volunteer - Transition Office Children of the Nations Sierra Leone (COTN-SL)- Ngolala Junction
01.2020 - 01.2020
Volunteer
Human Rights Commission Sierra Leone–Northern Branch, Makeni City.
01.2019 - 01.2019
Volunteer
Makeni City Council
01.2019 - 01.2019
Para Legal Intern
Access to Justice Law Centre Makeni City
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher Volunteer
Mallory Jansen Primary School Children of the Nations- Ngolala Village.
01.2012 - 01.2013
WordPress Website Design Certification - undefined
Orange Digital Centre
Coding and Animation Training - Advocacy for Women and Girls Empowerment
United Nations Women Digital Training
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons) - undefined
University of Makeni
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - undefined
Mallory Jansen Senior Secondary School
Barrister at law (BL) -
Council of Legal Education S/L-Called to the Sierra Leone Bar
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