INTERNSHIP REPORT

DECALARATION

SUBJECT- Moot Court Exercise and Internship

FROM - ___2023 TO ____ 3023

SUBMITTED TO - HIMANI AHLAWAT

SUBMITTED BY- AKASH YADAV

ROLL NO.- 201090880013

CLASS- LL.B

SEM- 6th

DEPARTMENT- law
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 DECALARATION

I AKASH YADAV, Reg No.: 201090880013 hereby declare that this

internship report is my original piece of work and has never been

submitted to any institution of learning for the award of any award.

Signature ………………………………..

AKASH YADAV(Reg No.: 201090880013)

Date: 18TH MAY 2023

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 Approval

This internship report is an original piece of work for AKASH YADAV

(Reg No.: 201090880013) which was carried out at

_____________________________ FROM _____ ____2023 to ___________ 2023 and is

now ready for submission to Gurugram University, Law department.

Legal

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 Acknowledgement

First and foremost, I would like to thank the almighty God for the life, the
power and the protection he granted me to do my internship program

successfully and also completing this Report.

My sincere appreciation goes to the management and staff of

__________________-for giving me the opportunity to do my internship at their

Law firm. I am grateful to all the partners of __________________for the hospitality,

guidance and the facilitating in line with the Legal Profession that they gave
me.

In a special way, I would also like to thank my work supervisors, _________and

Mr.___________ for the guidance, mentorship and the time they gave me during

the internship period to ensure that my internship program was a success. I

wouldn’t have reached to this level without your support.

I express my sincere thanks to my Brothers and sisters for encouraging,

inspiring and motivating me to work hard, your support helped me to finish

my internship exercise successfully.

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Table of Contents

Contents
DECLARATION............................................................................................................................................... ii
Approval......................................................................................................................................................... iii
Acknowledgement....................................................................................................................................... iv
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................... v
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................. viii
LIST OF ACRONYMS..................................................................................................................................... x
CHAPTER ONE............................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND...................................................................................................... 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Background to the field attachment program...........................................................................1
1.2 Objectives of the field attachment program.............................................................................. 2
1.3 Background of the institution of placement..............................................................................3
CHAPTER TWO.............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Duties and Responsibilities Undertaken...................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Attendance of court sessions..................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2. Mediation....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3. Visiting registries.......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.4. Bill of costs..................................................................................................................................... 7

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2.2.5. Trial bundles.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.6. Legal opinions............................................................................................................................. 10
2.2.7 Research…………………………………………………………………………………………….10

2.2.8 Reading cases……………………………………………………………………………………….11

2.2.9 Going to police stations……………………………………………………………………………..11

2.3. New knowledge and skills acquired........................................................................................... 12

2.4. Relationship with other staff........................................................................................................ 14
2.5. Most enjoyed things and why..................................................................................................... 14
2.5.2. Interaction with Lawyers........................................................................................................... 15
2.6 Problems experienced and how they were handled...............................................................16
2.7. Major benefits derived from field attachment exercise on the side ofthe student.........16
2.7.1 New knowledge and practical experiences………………………………………………………….16

2.7.2 Improved problem solving…………………………………………………………………………16

2.7.3 Relationship with different categories of people……………………………………………………16

2.7.4. Exposure to the demands and challengesof the work environment..............................17

2.7.5. Opportunity to work with potential employers...................................................................17
2.7.6. Improved appreciation of the legal profession and ethics...............................................17
CHAPTER THREE......................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1 Recommendations......................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.1 TO THE UNIVERSITY.................................................................................................................. 18
3.1.2 TO THE ORGANIZATION OF PLACEMENT............................................................................19
3.1.3 TO THE FUTURE INTERNEES.................................................................................................... 19
3.2 CONCLUSION.................................................................................................................................. 19
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................................. 21
APPENDIX I:................................................................................................................................................. 23
FIELDWORK WORKSHEET / DAIRY......................................................................................................... 23

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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This section looks at objectives of the internship, scope of the internship in
relation to geographical area and time. This chapter also looks at
organizational profile like background, organizational structure, organizational
stock holders and organizational activities.

1.1 Background to the field attachment program.

In a bid to improve the quality of graduates produced every year, Gurugram
University introduced field attachment program where students reach out to
various employment institutions where they get to do practical tasks in line
with the academic program they are studying to the University.

Some of the reasons for the field attachment program are; to enable the
students to understand work ethics, employments demands and
responsibilities and also to instill in the students the courage, interest and the
confidence to deal with real life problems starting with solving live problems
faced by students at their places of work.

This came up because the Administration realized that there was a need for
students to acquire the practical hands on experience. The administration
further realized the need for students to get familiar with the legal ethics and
profession and also to appreciate the employment environment.

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 Students are therefore required to attend court sessions to grasp the
procedural aspects of the law. Students are also required to go to the company
registry, land registry and become familiar with the procedures followed in
incorporation of companied, buying or registering land and lodging caveats.

Inaddition, students are also required to familiarize themselves with some of

the court documents, learn new ways of doing research and write legal
opinions. Students are also required to build professional relationships with
the people they are working with who are potential employers and also who
may guide and mentor them when they join the legal profession. 1
In my perspective, to add on, the field attachment exercise provides the
student a unique opportunity to students to put into practice the theoretical
knowledge they have acquired overtime, also an opportunity to compare the
theoretical bit of law with the practical bit and be able to make a definitive
choice as to the fields of law they may pursue.

1.2 Objectives of the field attachment program

i. To provide an opportunity for the student to apply the principles and
techniques theoretically learnt at law school into real life problem solving
situations.
ii. To enable the student get hands on experience in real-life situations that
am expected to work in when I graduate.
iii. To provide an opportunity for the student to interact with the academic
staff, stakeholders and potential employers to appreciate field situations
that will also generate information for curricula review and improvement.

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 iv. To develop the student understands of the work ethics, employment
demands, responsibilities and opportunities.
v. To enhance and strengthen linkages between Gyrugram University and
various stakeholders
vi. To give students an opportunity to have more information when it comes
to picking a career path in law.
vii. Also through their reports to learn an improve the field attachment activity.

1.3 Background of the institution of placement2

_____________________ is a Ugandan based law firm with attorneys having educational
back grounds from the different parts of the world, and some with experience
ranging from 45 years of legal practice.

The firm is bent on providing effective practical solutions to clients, and attorneys, at
________________________ cherishes the notion of value for value; giving clients results
worth their fee/input.
Its western oriented attorneys do understand well the sensitivities and concerns of
NGOs hence well placed to help them achieve their goals.

The Firm’s time conscious attorneys do always respect time guidelines and schedules
given by client and share in the zeal of being part of molding the future lawyers and
providing an intern position every year to students from various universities and
those seeking clerkship with a aim of creating a better student and a lawyer in the
future.

In practice of all the above fields the firm ensures to include the interns closely so as
to ensure their smooth learning and making the experience memorable in a bid to

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nature a student that will both love the law and as well be excellent at practicing it in
any field of his choice.

This is done by including interns in various activities which among others include
drafting of legal documents these have been instrumental in developing my skill as
an intern in drafting of legal documents I have also been sent to many offices such as
other law firms where I had a chance to meet the chief administrative officer and also
I have had the chance to be part of mediation at commercial court all these activities
have been so enlightening ad have had a great impact to my learning and putting
into practice what I have learnt in class.

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CHAPTER TWO

2.1 Introduction
This chapter looks at the organization’s activities, the department I was assigned as
well as roles of the agency supervisor towards my activities.

2.2 Duties and Responsibilities Undertaken

2.2.1 Attendance of court sessions
One of my duties to accompany my host supervisor to court we went to the
magistrate’s court however the matter was adjourned in those proceedings since the
defendants had just hired a new lawyer who had not acquainted themselves with the
facts of the case.

However later I went to the commercial court where our clients were being sued for
selling the claimant land on agreement that they would remove the squatter which
they did not do so the claimant requested the return of the price and they failed to
return the money thus the suit.

The matter was before commercial court who when the hearing started inquired
whether the agreement was in contention and both sides answered in the negative he
then angrily pointed out the fact that the parties had not turned up for mediation
which was a mandatory process and thus told them to go and carry out the mediation
and go back to court with a result this was done and a consent judgment was
reached.

This helped me learn in detail the process of the court not to add how he emphasized
that lawyers in his court have to be robbed and properly dressed I keenly observed
the court process and the matter was heard in chamber it was an informative process.

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2.2.2. Mediation
I had the chance to attend mediation as well this happened when I went with my
host supervisor to the commercial court after the learned judge had asked whether
the sale agreement was in contention and both parties answered in the negative he
informed them that he had noticed that the parties had not turned up for mediation
and said that mediation was a mandatory process e thus told both parties to go for
mediation the return to court in an hours’ time.

I then had the opportunity to attend the mediation and learnt that this process is
where both parties seat and try to come to an understanding the lawyer of both sides
seat and put the facts on the table and each is given a chance to give his point of
view these are supposed to be in line with what the client’s instructions are.

In this mediation the claimant bought land with assurance from the defendants that
they would remove the squatters this latter turned out impossible and the claimant
requested for the refund of the full price with interest the defendants accepted and
to show good will they gave the claimants titles of land four years later the
defendants had not paid and the claimant had denied them access to the title which
the defendants claimed they were to sell to pay the claimant.

During mediation the claimants accepted to hand the titles back to defendants and
they also accepted to pay within four months with an agreed interest.

I appreciated the process and observed that it is key in dealing with the case backlog
and dispensation of quick justice I also learnt that in each negotiation that goes well
each party has to do away with some demands, this in conclusion also enhances
reconciliation vis a vis the court process where court makes an order that is
mandatory not to mention the financial aspect of the parties who are able to save as
regards funding the court process.

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2.2.4. Bill of costs
I drafted the bill of costs while using The Advocates (Remuneration and Taxation of
costs) Rules3 as a guide. Where I learnt how to draft a bill of costs the manner of
preparing the bill of costs is it is put in five columns in the following manner, the first
or left-hand column for dates, showing year, month, the second column for the
number of the items the third column for the particulars of the services charged for
the fourth column for the professional charges claimed; and the fifth column for the
taxing officer’s deductions. Disbursements are shown separately at the foot of the
bill and fees for attending taxation are not included in the body of the bill, but the
item appears at the end, and the amount left blank for completion by the
taxing officer.4

The bill of costs is one of the essential documents used in preparation for a court
proceeding since it gives accountability to the client to help him or her fully
understand how the total of money that he pays to the lawyer as lawyers’ fees is
arrived at, some of the items included in a bill of costs include filing fees, travel
expenses to and from court as well as costs for other forms of documentation.

2.2.4 Civil marriage

During my internship I also had the opportunity to be part of a civil marriage process
these are carried out under the marriage act 5 I was tasked with preparing the
documents for notice of marriage this according to the Marriage act 6one of the
parties to the intended marriage shall sign and give to the registrar of the
district in which the marriage is intended to take place a notice in Form A in the
First Schedule to the act.

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However though that is spelt out in the act I was asked by my host supervisor to go
to the Wakiso District headquarters and inquire what the requirements are, when I
went I was given a more detailed list which included an affidavit from the two
intending marriage parties these I managed to get and since the intending bride had
been living in Canada she sent the affidavit which was before a notary public, also
two passport photos were required letters from the local councils 1 saying the
intending groom on Uganda had not been married and he is known and a couple of
payments had to be made including payments.

After I collected the documents I had them assessed for payment of stamp duty it
later surprisingly turned out that the gentleman had tried to do the process on his
own but had abandoned it though the notice had been put up close to three months
on consultation with the registrar’s office the marriage was allowed to continue and a
date was set on the given date I went with the lot to the district headquarter and
witnessed the marriage.

The Chief Administrative Officer asked the witnesses question to ascertain their
identity then they pronounced the oath and signed the certificate they were then
legally married globally.

2.2.5. Trial bundles

I drafted trial bundles which involves all the documentary evidence that a lawyer
intends to use in court during a court proceeding. It is important that you mainly
consider the documents mentioned in the plaint in form of annexure to ensure that
only relevant documents are included. However, there may be important documents
that are included in the trial bundle but are not in the plaint which are important for
the trial and it is important to include these as well.

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2.2.6. Legal opinions
I also wrote legal opinions as regards the cases that were brought to the firm for
support provide in the matter
2.2.7. Research

I also carried research on various aspects these included among others how to set
aside an exparte judgment which I found in the civil procedure rules and the case law,
I was also tasked with researching about civil marriages where I discovered there are
other requirements that are required apart from those in the Marriage Act 7.
2.2.8. Reading cases
I was also tasked with reading cases for instance I was tasked with reading cases
regarding the setting aside of an Exparte judgment I was given the task of reading
cases such as Bigways Construction Company Ltd vs. Trentyre (U) Ltd 8.,Banco Arabe
Espanol v Bank of Uganda9,Godfrey Magezi & Anor v Sudhir Rupaleria 10,T.M.K V Jack
Busingye & 2 others11them and was tasked with comparing them with the facts that
we heard before us which were that the client had been in Kasese where insurgencies
erupted and the counsel, my host supervisor, was bed ridden at the same time these
in my opinion had the necessary facts to support the stay of execution of the ex parte
judgment and were included in the notice of motion to stay execution.
2.2.9 Going to police stations
I was also tasked with going too police stations many a time ii was sent to CPS to
coordinate meetings between our client and the claimants the client was in the car
selling business and sold people cars but did not get them the logbooks it turned out

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he had not completed the payments of the cars from where he had bought them
some people asked for a refund which he did by giving them postdated checks
I was also sent Police Protection Unit here a client was sold land only later for a real
owner to turn up with the genuine title the vendor accepted too return the money
but she had refused after some time I was sent to the land Protection unit so that she
can be arrested and charged even return the money, I saw the deputy commandant
who told me to put the facts on an official headed paper of the firm so he can recall
the file which I did.

2.3. New knowledge and skills acquired

During my internship I managed to acquire new skills through activities I carried
these among others include though are not limited to drafting of bill of costs and
other legal documents the conduct in court and general conduct of lawyers
relationship with both the staff and clients got exposed to the practical aspect of law
among other skills which are detailed below;

2.3.1. Bill of costs

I also learnt how to draft a bill of costs, using the Advocate’s (Remuneration and
Taxation of costs) Rules as a guideline of how to compute the lawyer’s fees which
include instruction fees, filing fees, transport fees as well as fees for filing other court
documents this is drawn by the lawyer and given to the party that is supposed to foot
the bills, during my internship I was tasked with drawing bills of costs I was tasked
with calling the client who had invested in the suit and the bill of costs was to be
taken to court so court can use its discretion to award the costs to the winning party I

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called the client and was given the details and I drew the bill of costs which I learnt
and added to my skills learnt.

2.3.2. Civil marriages

I leant the process of carrying out a civil marriage and this include putting up the
notice of marriage and this was put up after the parties fulfilled the required that are
set out in the Marriage Act which among other include the swearing of the affidavits
that they have never been married before in addition to LC letters introducing them
to the authorities the information of the parties t the marriage and the information of
the witnesses, these should be taken to the CAO the CAO is the registrar of the
district the marriage or notice has to be pinned up at the notice board and after the
period has expired the parties can then got to the CAO’s office and be married they
are issued with a marriage certificate and they then have a valid marriage.

I managed to learn the process and too widen the scope of my learning the bride was
living in Canada thus the affidavit was sworn before a notary public of Canada

2.3.3. Legal opinions

I also learnt to write legal opinion unlike the theoretical facts given in class these facts
given seemed to be a lot clearer and I had the option of calling the clients for clarity
this made it easy to pick out the legal issues from the facts and writing a good legal
opinion.

Writing legal opinion entails reading the facts in the file than calling the client for
clarity then picking out the legal aspects and writing out a legal opinion first and
foremost I learnt that one must first figure out a clear line of thought in which to

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approach the facts then write out a good legal opinion for example I was presented
with facts where the husbands of the clients were knocked to death by a taxi driver
and the families were now suffering financially as the people who were killed were
the bread winners the driver had already been arrested so he could not provide any
substantial financing for the families.

Presented with this fact I had to call and inquire whether the taxi belonged to the
driver or he was being employed by someone on getting the information that the
owner of the taxi indeed had several other taxis and commercial vehicles I knew my
opinion had to fall within vicarious liability then I sought to find the authorities that
made the employer culpable.

2.3.4. Court Proceedings and Mediation Proceedings

I was also keen and appreciated the difference in the procedures used in the chief
magistrate court and in commercial court during mediations. For example in the chief
magistrates court stringent procedures are followed and in most case the lawyers do
most of the deliberations. The parties to the case only speak when they are asked to
speak and the decision of the magistrate is binding on all parties.

In mediations however, there is no stringent procedure put in place and in most cases
the court follows a procedure that both parties consider to be favorable for them.
Despite the fact that the client`s lawyers attend the sessions, in most cases the parties
to the suit do most of the deliberations.

The decision of the mediator is not binding on both parties for example in one of the
mediation proceeding I went for the parties went ahead and got consent judgment.

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2.4. Relationship with other staff
Relationship with other staff was professional and very good because first of all the
members were so supportive, hospitable and helpful during my entire stay at KM
advocates and associates and they helped me learn a lot I managed to have a fruitful
lecture from one of the partners who had been elected to the International Criminal
Court and he gave me good insight on how I can apply my international law this
helped me see the use of the subject more clearly even if you are not practicing in an
international court and among these include consultancy when it comes to
companies that are going to operate globally, giving lectures, writing books, working
in embassies among other things.

Among the staff were also those who were going to sit for their entry to the Law
Development Center so they can pursue their diploma in law bar course they included
me in their discussion and this in one way or another helped me build my confidence
in regard to the program and realize the effort I need to put.

The relationship in my humble opinion was good and fruitful and this helped me
learn even more.

2.5. Most enjoyed things and why

2.5.1. Court sessions

I enjoyed court sessions these were particularly good because I got the chance to see
the lawyers battling in court it did look easy but in my humble opinion it was all
about the lawyer that had prepared well, it was also funny when lawyers made funny
mistakes which the judges would point out like the documents at one time had a date
of typing that was after the filing which showed the documents had been filed even
before they were typed.

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Another aspect that caught my attention was the respect the lawyers gave to the
judge when at te law firms my encounters with lawyers left me knowing them to be
extremely pompous people however in front of the judge they had to be humble and
also dress well while at commercial court those who were not properly dressed in
robs were sent out by the judge.

2.5.2. Interaction with Lawyers

I also enjoyed interacting with lawyers during my internship I managed to meet
several advocates those who seemed friendly I asked them for any advice they could
give me and if the bar course was hard as regards the bar course they all said it was
hard and needed a lot of effort some even went ahead to give me advice to go and
do it from other east African countries since there I had a better chance on the advice
I was given a lot but all in all the point I picked out was to work hard prepare well and
be honest.

2.5.3. Assignments
I enjoyed the assignments ii was given tis made me feel part of the firm these
included even aspects outside the field of law for example repair of the computers
which am good at I was also the one who over saw the partitioning of the office I was
also given the money to repair the printers and many other assignments.

2.5.4. Incorporation of Companies

I also enjoyed the process of company registration I managed to incorporate some
companies on my own I also enjoyed this process because I can accomplish it on my
own.

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2.5.5. Mediation proceedings
The internee very much enjoyed the mediation proceedings because she was able to
appreciate the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution which inn my opinion is
a revolutionary exercise that will enhance reconciliation and also help save the money
that clients would have spent if they continued to court.
2.6 Problems experienced and how they were handled.
At the beginning of the training, the lawyers were reluctant to give me tasks to carry-
out because they felt. The internee did not have enough theoretical knowledge to
enable me take on the practical tasks.

I started asking if I could help the staff with their work this helped them realize what
is could do and I was able to get assignments of my own if I did not know I asked
to be taught.

I also had a big problem , the red and blue volumes as well as the case indexes and
how to use the advocate’s (remuneration and taxation of costs) rules to calculate the
bill of costs but one of the lawyers explained to us how to use them so it became
easy.

I experienced also the problem of various institutions where people asked for bribes
to complete a task, I would find alternative ways or call my host supervisor
sometimes we would have no option.

2.7. Major benefits derived from field attachment exercise on the side of the
student.
2.7.1. New knowledge and practical experiences

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I acquired new knowledge and practical experiences during the internship program.
For example I learnt that in court one has to be prepared well so that when in court
courts time is not wasted I also learnt practical skills like drafting affidavits, writing
demand notices and intention to sue notices also MOUs and AOAs among others,
also skills like printing on headed paper..

2.7.2. Improved problem solving

I acquired the skill off problem solving sometimes the cases do not need to continue
to court but as a firm we had to handle them and the parties come terms for
example I was given a list of people who had children but had never provided any
assistance to the ladies I was tasked with calling them and convincing them to take
up responsibility and if they refused I would then draft a demand notice and an
intention to sue, they were eight gentlemen but three accepted after they came to
the firm and sat down with the mothers and they all said their problems. This
improved my skill in problem solving where I learnt to listen to both sides and strike a
consensus.
2.7.3. Relations with different categories of people
I also had chance to meet different kinds of people I managed to interact with many
kinds of lawyers, property consultants at CPS I managed to make acquaintance with
many high ranking officers for example I managed to meet Andrew Felix Kaweesi
the Kampala Metropolitan Commander and several other high ranking officers at CPS
and also meet many other people

2.7.4. Exposure to the demands and challenges of the work environment.

The training helped me to gain exposure to the demands and challenges of the
workplace. I learnt that in all or any kind of work I do time is of the essence, I also
learnt that it is important to respect my seniors as well as her colleagues at

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workplace. And to appreciate the importance of team work since in most cases it is
easier to do certain things collectively.

2.7.5. Opportunity to work with potential employers.

I got the opportunity to meet potential employers, my host supervisor asked me to
come and work with him after my final year.

2.7.6. Improved appreciation of the legal profession and ethics

The internship program has also helped me to have improved appreciation of the
profession and therefore better work ethics which is paramount for everyone in the
legal profession.

This starts right from the dress code, the way one interacts with others and extends to
how the lawyer is supposed to handle clients and clients’ cases.

2.8. Strengths and Weaknesses

The internship program helps the law student see the practical bit of law which is very
important also the eight weeks that I have done my internship I seem too have learnt
a lot more about law than I will ever learn in theory this has made me have a better
perspective of the degree am pursuing, the concepts look a lot clearer for example I
sat in a business association class and completed it without knowing how a certificate
of incorporation looked like.
However the program has some weaknesses for example it cannot be properly
evaluated since everyone works in a different environment the assessment of host
supervisors cannot be conclusive as every supervisor has a different expectation of
their intern.
Also the program should be started a lot earlier as its benefits are useful to all law
students.

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CHAPTER THREE

3.1 Recommendations
After conducting the internship training, the internee came up with the following
recommendations to the; (1) the university, (2) the organization of placement and (3)
to the future internees.

3.1.1 TO THE UNIVERSITY

The internship program should be started a lot earlier as every law student needs it
also the marking scheme should dwell more on the practical rather than the
theoretical bit.

The university should put in place an effective communication program that will
include the host supervisors, students and the lecturers of the university and other
stake holders like the parents or sponsors.

The program should also continue for the students that are willing to continue and
the university should provide onsite supervision

3.1.2 TO THE ORGANIZATION OF PLACEMENT

It should be made part of the organization policies to get interns to work with the
organization as well though the interns are not employees they should be given some
facilitation since they also are part of the people doing work for the firm.

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The interns should also be given access to the firm facilities in doing their academic
work like law reports statutes among others.

The security of the firm should also be improved I lost bot my laptop and phone
while at my organization of placement to a thief who claimed to be a client a system
should be put into place where the details of people who access the firm are recorded
or the reception should be put in such a way that property of people is not accessed.

3.1.3 TO THE FUTURE INTERNEES.

To be open minded and ready to learn also to be flexible since it is through the work one is
given that they learn.

It is also important to get a place of internship where many assignments will be given to you
otherwise some the interns are not give anything too doo since there are employees for
everything.

3.2 CONCLUSION
In conclusion the internship program has been very enlightening to be I have
managed to learn a lot and to put into practice what I have studied in theory this has
also helped me to choose the path in law I would want to take I have found a
passion in practicing criminal law since it is unlike other branches of law touching the
real nature of humanity. The justice system unfortunately just like in may other
jurisdiction treats you better if you are rich and guilty than if you poor and innocent
if I attain my intention of practicing criminal law perhaps this can change.

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REFERENCES

1. Case law
2. Text books
3. Consultation with Mr. Kikomeko Muhammad on the use of case indexes
and laws ..
4. Consultation on drafting of trial bundles
5. Consultation with Mr. Kikomeko Muhammad on writing of legal opinions.
6. Consultation with other staff members
7. Statutes
8. Internet material
9. Verbal interactions with various people

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APPENDIX I:
FIELDWORK WORKSHEET / DAIRY
DATE ACTIVITY
Week 1 Orientation and printing work
Visit to district courts and drafting
memorandum and articles of
association
Drafted an affidavit and reserved at
URSB
Went at record room the physical
planning office to check on a caveat
on land
Wrote a legal opinion inn regard to
vicarious liability
Week 2 Returned to record room as regard the
caveat
Drafted a bill of costs, picked a
reservation and paid the stamp duty,
also took MOUs and AOA
Took documents to URSB for
assessment paid the requirements of
civil marriage
Took documents to URSB, paid two
hundred Uganda shillings for
celebration of a civil marriage.
LESSONS LEARNT
Learnt how the law firm operates
Learnt the art of drafting without
over reliance on precedents
Introduced to the process of
reserving a name for a company
In the process learnt the importance
of the title left at the registrars’
office
Saw practicability of my tort
theoretical knowledge
Caveats have to be assessed for
payment of stamp duty as well
This is a document that the lawyer
gives to clients for accountability
Engaged people going to sit for pre
entry of the bar course at the law
development center
Requirements of a civil marriage
include some which are not in the
marriage act
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 Went to district courtand deposited
the documents for notice of marriage.
Week 3 Went to concerned to pick
reservations, got a reference letter
from police.
Went to police protection unit.
Week 4 Took company forms to concerned
autority for assessment and approval.
Reported with a client to to renew his
bond it was renewed.
Went to Nabweru Magistrates court,
A notary public can notarize
documents used in another country
Learnt how to apply for a tax
identification number online
This unit protects land fraud and
handles cases relating to land.
To institute a land complaint it is
done by the office of the
commandant who recalls thee file to
be sent to that unit then
investigations begin.
When a government vehicle injures
you the organization can compensate
you.
Managed to see the certificate of
marriage issued.
Once approval is done one then
waits for the company to be
incorporated
Learnt the process of renewing a
bond.
Changing a lawyer is a reason that is
good enough to have a case
adjourned.
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 Went and served property consultant
with an intention to sue,
Week 5
Wrote a legal opinion in regard to stay
the execution of an exparte judgment
made assessments at commercial court
for plaints.
Went to high court and made
assessments also got a hearing date
for the stay of execution
Went to commercial court for a
hearing took a letter too opportunity.
Picked up a certificate of incorporation
for Heartbeat Health Care
Week 6
Attended a meeting between the client
Revised and saw the applicability of
maintenance of a child.
Learnt how to do my own land
assessments online.
If the registered owner of a car
cannot be found then they have to
go to court and swear and affidavit
also put the advert in the news for a
fortnight.
Researched cases for setting aside an
exparte judgment.
Learnt the process of opening up a
case
Attended court and learnt to prepare
trial bundles
Saw a certificate of incorporation
The police can deny bond of a
suspect if it has reason to believe he
may not report back.
Learnt the process at police before a
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 and the claimants with the police suspect is taken to court
Saw the certificate of incorporation
and successfully incorporated a
company.
Accused can be tried both I the civil
and criminal aspect

Week 7 Delivered a consent judgment to When one wants there case heard
Kasirye Byaruhanga Co advocates, during court recess they get a
typed an invoice to clients certificate of urgency

When one files a notice of motion

the registrar can reject it if it has
defects
Went to commercial court to pick the When people are arrested they have
notice of motion and serve it.also went to make statements even if they are
to the police post to execute a bond to be released
for clients who had been detained.
Drafted a letter to the state attorney
that some of the defendants were
negotiating with the claimants.

Week 8
Was tasked with finding the process to Learn the process carried out when a
follow when one loses a certificate off certificate of title is lost
title, wrote a letter asking court to
extend bond

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Drafted a letter responding to an
intention to sue also drafted a letter
where a wife was requesting for
maintenance
Learnt how to reply to a demand
notice and an intention to sue
Met lawyers who gave me advice on
how to succeed
When applying for a log book he car
has to be inspected and the person
who intends to have it put in his
names has to be interviewed.
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