Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Specialinterests
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J'Len D. Bester

Houston,TX

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Board of Student Advisors

Southern University Law Center
08.2024 - Current
  • Guide first-year law students as mentors and teaching assistants.
  • Enhance academic success through collaborative support networks.
  • Foster community to ensure smooth transition into law school.
  • Utilize academic strategies to improve student performance.
  • Contribute to a supportive environment for academic growth.
  • Facilitate peer mentoring programs, fostering a supportive learning environment. Organize student-led initiatives to enhance academic success and community engagement.

Staff Member

Southern University Law Center Journal of International Law, Business, and Policy
08.2024 - Current
  • Contribute to the review and editing of legal articles for the Journal
  • Assist in the coordination of journal publications and contribute to the development of volume content

Immigration Clerk (Summer Clerkship)

Law Offices of Manuel Solis
06.2024 - Current
  • Drafted Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) appeals and briefs, contributing to the preparation of complex immigration cases
  • Conducted legal research to support the development of arguments and strategies in immigration matters
  • Collaborated with attorneys to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of legal documents and filings

Director of Communications

Southwest Region Black Law Students Association (SWBLSA)
04.2024 - Current
  • Oversee and manage all communication efforts for the SWBLSA, including coordinating internal and external communications
  • Develop and implement strategic communication plans to enhance the visibility and impact of SWBLSA initiatives
  • Maintain and update the SWBLSA website and social media channels to engage members and promote events
  • Draft and distribute newsletters, press releases, and other communications to keep members informed and engaged

Legal Writer/Case Briefer

Law Offices of Manuel Solis
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development
  • Drafted and prepared detailed case briefs, legal documents, and memoranda, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards
  • Collaborated closely with attorneys to identify pertinent case facts, legal issues, and relevant judicial precedents
  • Managed and organized case-related documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials, for easy access and review
  • Assisted in the preparation of arguments and evidence for court proceedings, contributing to effective case presentations
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and changes in law, applying this knowledge proactively in case work

Education

Juris Doctor -

Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2026

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
12.2020

Certification

  • AI Applications, Credly Certification, IBM SkillsBuild
  • Machine Learning Methods and Tools, Credly Certification, IBM SkillsBuild
  • Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals, Credly Certification, IBM SkillsBuild
  • Data Analytics for Machine Learning, Credly Certification, IBM SkillsBuild

Specialinterests

  • Spoken Word Poetry
  • True Crime
  • International solo traveling

Timeline

Board of Student Advisors

Southern University Law Center
08.2024 - Current

Staff Member

Southern University Law Center Journal of International Law, Business, and Policy
08.2024 - Current

Immigration Clerk (Summer Clerkship)

Law Offices of Manuel Solis
06.2024 - Current

Director of Communications

Southwest Region Black Law Students Association (SWBLSA)
04.2024 - Current

Legal Writer/Case Briefer

Law Offices of Manuel Solis
08.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Tennessee State University

Juris Doctor -

Southern University Law Center
J'Len D. Bester