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RITH SOPHEAKNEATH

RITH SOPHEAKNEATH

Phnom Penh

Summary

I graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2024 and just completed my fourth year in the English Language-Based Bachelor of Law (ELBBL) program at the Royal University of Law and Economics. I have actively participated in intensive national and international moot court competitions, showing strong academic commitment. Gained solid practical experience in civil litigation, corporate and arbitration disputes, labor and employment law, and investment matters, demonstrating a well-rounded and adaptable legal skill set.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

MAR & Associates Law Firm
05.2024 - Current
  • Provide corporate legal support, including drafting letters, acknowledgments of receipt, and lease agreements.
  • Drafting legal documents, including Power of Attorney (POA), Letter of Mandate, complaints and other injunctions.
  • Reviewed, drafted and revised Share Purchase Agreements and Contracts
  • Translate the legal documents, complain, injunction orders and verdicts.
  • Prepare, review and proofread legal documents
  • Participated in client meetings and procedural updates.
  • Draft a Will.
  • Support legal team operations.

International Law Students Association of Cambodia

Advisor
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Mentored future legal professionals and guided the team through complex international law and moot court competitions.
  • Organized, and implemented weekly training sessions.
  • Judged teams with oral pleadings, scoring both oral presentations and written memorials.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Legal Youth Fellows

Konrad Adenauer-Stiftung
01.2024 - 09.2024

Produce a legal articles to Law Brief 2.0-Digital Law, joint publication with KAS under the topic of Enhancing Corporate Accountability in the Wake of Data Breach in Cambodia's legal System aim to serve as a contribution to lawmakers with the current draft of Personal Data Protection law and Cybersecurity law.

Mooter

Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Moot
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Awarded as the third best Oralist in school round, representing RULE team at 21st Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Moot Court Competition in Hongkong .
  • A team win a Top 10 Honorable Mention for Best Memorandum for Claimant among more than 140 teams
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Intern

Camchin Law
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Drafting and translating legal document
  • Legal research Team
  • Investment affair
  • Assisted attorneys in case preparation by organizing and reviewing legal documents.

Education

Bachelor Degree - English Language Based Bachelor of Law

Royal University of Law And Economics
08-2025

Bachelor Degree - Law

Royal University of Law And Economics
08-2024

Skills

  • Legal Analysis &Writing
  • Strong research skills
  • Documents review
  • Legal assistance
  • Oral advocacy
  • Corporate support
  • Litigation support
  • Drafting Legal Documents

Timeline

Associate

MAR & Associates Law Firm
05.2024 - Current

International Law Students Association of Cambodia

Advisor
05.2024 - 09.2024

Legal Youth Fellows

Konrad Adenauer-Stiftung
01.2024 - 09.2024

Mooter

Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Moot
11.2023 - 03.2024

Intern

Camchin Law
05.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor Degree - English Language Based Bachelor of Law

Royal University of Law And Economics

Bachelor Degree - Law

Royal University of Law And Economics
RITH SOPHEAKNEATH