Michela Pace
Żejtun
Summary
Goal-oriented individual with a solid foundation in legal research and legal drafting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Trainee
8Point Law
10.2023 - 06.2025
- As a Legal Trainee at 8Point Law, I gained hands-on experience across various areas of civil law, providing assistance in real estate matters, private client services and cross- border family law cases.
- Had the opportunity to attend several court hearings to take notes and document proceedings.
- My responsibilities included conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, assisting in case preparation, and supporting senior lawyers in client consultations and court proceedings.
- This role allowed me to develop a strong understanding of civil law procedures and honed my skills in legal analysis and communication.
Legal Trainee
Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Legal trainee under the IPS Student Scheme at the Public Abattoir.
- My duties comprised of drafting and/or amending contracts as well as helping out in drafting of legislation amendments where necessary.
Legal Intern
Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked closely with the Head of Communications at the office of the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Fisheries and Animal Rights, where I assisted in drafting of speeches, press releases and official statements.
- Assisted in logistics coordination for press conferences and stakeholder events.
Legal Trainee
AlleyBe Malta Limited
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Having been entrusted with the role of Compliance Trainee within the Compliance team of AlleyBe Malta Limited, I was primarily responsible for assisting with the due diligence and incorporation processes for companies.
- My role also involved conducting thorough searches on prospective clients to ensure their compliance with the law and to verify that no criminal legal procedures, sanctions, or money laundering allegations were associated with them. This role required a keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow up effectively.
Internship Student
Fenlex Corporate Services Limited
07.2019 - 09.2019
- As a student intern at Fenlex Corporate Services, I was exposed to the corporate sector, particularly the compliance sector.
- My primary responsibilities included client re-evaluation and profiling in accordance with quality and risk management policies, as well as monitoring and managing risk controls.
Legal Intern
Ministry for Transport Infrastructure and Capital Projects
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided assistance to senior lawyers at one of the Ministry’s Legal offices where my duties consisted of Legal clerical work and drafting of Legal Letters.
Student Intern
Ministry for Education and Employment
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Student intern at the English Language Teacher (ELT) Office where my duties consisted mainly of clerical work.
Legal Intern
Ministry for Transport Infrastructure and Capital Projects Legal Office
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisted one of the senior lawyers in legal clerical work and inputting of data.
Education
Master of Advocacy (M.Adv.(Melit.)) - Law
University of Malta
Imsida, Malta09.2024
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. (Hons)) - Law
University of Malta
Imsida, Malta11-2023
Sixth Form -
St Aloysius Sixth Form
Birkirkara, Malta05.2018
Secondary Education -
St Monica School
Gzira, Malta04.2016
Primary Education -
Fgura Primary School
Fgura, Malta06.2010
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work Independently
- Meticulous
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
Languages
Maltese
English
French
Italian
Certification
- Utrecht University School of Law (Introduction to Private International Law) - July 2021
- Intensive Legal English Course, Academy of European Law - June 2021
- Award in Public Speaking, Malta University Holding Company Ltd - April 2021
- Diplôme d'études en langue française Level B1 - July 2017
- Public Speaking Competition, English Speaking Union - November 2016
- ECDL Advanced Level - December 2014
- ECDL Ordinary Level - April 2013
Timeline
Legal Trainee
8Point Law
10.2023 - 06.2025
Legal Trainee
Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights
12.2022 - 12.2023
Legal Intern
Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights
08.2022 - 09.2022
Legal Trainee
AlleyBe Malta Limited
02.2020 - 08.2022
Internship Student
Fenlex Corporate Services Limited
07.2019 - 09.2019
Legal Intern
Ministry for Transport Infrastructure and Capital Projects
07.2019 - 09.2019
Student Intern
Ministry for Education and Employment
07.2018 - 09.2018
Legal Intern
Ministry for Transport Infrastructure and Capital Projects Legal Office
07.2017 - 09.2017
Master of Advocacy (M.Adv.(Melit.)) - Law
University of Malta
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. (Hons)) - Law
University of Malta
Sixth Form -
St Aloysius Sixth Form
Secondary Education -
St Monica School
Primary Education -
Fgura Primary School
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