Ms Sohna Jawara | The Gambia, Latrikunda German, Kanifing Municipality
Bachelor of Law ( LLB) ( Cum Laude), University of The Gambia, The Gambia
Previous experience
Sohna Jawara's legal experience includes practising in conventional and Sharia courts as a Pupil Barrister at Antouman A.B Gaye & Co., and interning with the U.S. Embassy’s American Corner.
Ms Jawara is currently a State Counsel at the Attorney General’s Chambers & Ministry of Justice, specialising in criminal and civil litigation, government advisory work, and human rights advocacy. She prosecutes cases with strategic litigation expertise, drafts legal instruments, and contributes to law reform and national development initiatives on behalf of the Government of The Gambia. Trained in both conventional and Sharia law systems, she possesses strong courtroom advocacy and legal research skills. She holds an LL. B (Cum Laude) and a Barrister-at-Law (Merit) qualification, with additional training in human rights, democracy, intellectual property and criminal justice.
Ms Jawara is justice-oriented and navigates the law with a unique approach to achieve justice.
Academic fields of interest:
Human Rights, Migration Law, Religion and Cultural Education, Democracy, Access to Justice and Litigation Strategies
Position prior to the programme
State Counsel at the Attorney General's Chambers & Ministry of Justice of The Gambia
