Laila Nur Muhammed

Candidate Legal Practitioner | LLB | LLM in Medical Law | Attended University of KwaZulu-Natal

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

About

I am a Candidate Attorney with an LLB and an LLM in Medical Law, with a Master’s research focus on evaluating AI ethics frameworks in healthcare. My experience spans civil, labour, and family law, estate administration, personal injury claims, and legal compliance. I have worked in diverse legal environments, drafting pleadings, affidavits, wills, and legal opinions, supporting litigation across District, Regional, High, and Labour Courts, and conducting in-depth legal research and regulatory compliance analysis. I am eager to contribute my skills to dynamic legal teams—whether in law firms, corporate legal departments, or compliance-focused roles—and to continue developing expertise throughout my legal career.

Experience

  • Candidate Attorney at Zikalala Attorneys Inc.

    Appeared in the District Courts and assisted with hearings taking placing in various Regional Courts, High Courts, and Labour Courts. Conducted legal research, case law analysis, and provided litigation support in civil and criminal matters. Managed client consultations; drafted detailed legal opinions and prepared proforma invoices. Gained experience in CCMA matters, defending organs of state, instituting divorce actions, attending to maintenance applications, administration of deceased estates, drafting wills and codicils, and personal injury matters. I have been commended for professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters.

  • Candidate Legal Practitioner at Zikalala Attorneys Inc.
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Aspen Law Graduate at Aspen Pharma Group
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    Attendance at monthly skills development programs which focus on business ethics, career development, understanding and maintaining career goals, navigating conflicts within the workspace has been beneficial in my career journey. I have been exposed to the various legal careers and opportunities that are available to someone who works within the Legal field. I have gained insight into areas of law involving intellectual property, manufacturing, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, and drafting of contracts.

  • Law Graduate at Aspen Pharmacare Holdings
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    Developed foundational knowledge in corporate law, contract law, and intellectual property law. Training and certification in business ethics, written and verbal communication skills, confidence and assertive interactive skills, as well as Microsoft 365. Attended skills development training sessions.

  • Practical Legal Training - Night School at Law Society of South Africa
    Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 mos