
Mr. Tumelo Joseph Mokoena
Senior Legal Officer
Areas of Practice:
Overview
Tumelo Joseph Mokoena is a Mosotho male adult holding a degree in LLB having graduated from the National University of Lesotho in 2009. He is also a holder of an Advanced Diploma in Project Management having graduated from the Institute of Development Management (IDM) in 2018. Ever since he graduated, he has been practising as an advocate of the courts of Lesotho. He is presently a Public Prosecutor of criminal cases involving land and he also serves as Senior Legal Advisor to the municipalities in Leribe, Lesotho.
Key Experience Record
Since he began practicing as an advocate, he consistently achieved acquittals while working as a defense lawyer. Now, in his role as a prosecutor, he successfully secures convictions whenever there is substantial evidence.
Education Background
- National University of Lesotho, LLB.
- Institute of Development Management, Advanced Diploma in Project management.
Publications
- Dissertation titled ” An evaluation of the impact of corruption on economic development and human rights in Africa” under the supervision of Prof. Gerald McGinley from Australia.
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Gideons International
- Vice-chairperson of the school board, Masterminds Academy
- The Catholic Lawyers Society International (CLASI)
Skills
- Legal fraternity skills
- Project management
- Problem solving skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiations skills
Languages
- Sesotho
- English