Daryna

Daryna Kivezhdii

Junior Lawyer | Legal Intern | Corporate, Competition & EU Law | GDPR & IP

Law graduate with international academic experience in Finland, France, and Norway through
the Erasmus+ programme. Interested in corporate law, EU law, data protection, and intellectual
property law. Experienced in drafting legal documents, analyzing legislation, and participating in
court proceedings. Strong analytical, research, and communication skills. Fluent in Ukrainian
and English.

Education

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

Master's Degree in Law (Corporate Law, expected January 2027) | 2025 - 2027

Relevant coursework:

 Corporate Law
 Competition Law
 Joint Stock Company Law
 LLC Law
 OSINT

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

Bachelor's Degree in Law | 2021 - 2025

Erasmus+ Exchange Programmes

University of Bergen, Norway | 2026

 GDPR
 EU Copyright Law
 Competition Law

Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France | 2024 - 2025

 European Union Law
 International Relations
 Economics
 Legal English
University of Turku, Finland | 2023

 Comparative Legal Research;
 Trade Secret Law;
 Human Rights;
 Predictive Policing in Europe.

Legal Experience

Bar Association "Tarasenko, Scochypets and Partners"

Legal Intern | January - February 2024

Fields: intellectual property law, civil law

 Drafted legal documents and procedural materials.
 Conducted legal research and legislative analysis.
 Attended civil court hearings.
 Assisted lawyers with case preparation.

Bar Association "VSG Group"
Legal Intern | January – February 2025

 Drafted statements of claim and other procedural documents in civil disputes, including
cases arising from supply agreements.
 Reviewed case materials relating to debt recovery disputes between individuals and
assisted in developing legal arguments.
 Drafted procedural documents in tax disputes concerning appeals against tax assessment
notices.
 Conducted legal research on Ukrainian tax and customs legislation to support litigation
strategy and legal opinions.
 Analysed customs declarations, supporting documentation, and the applicable customs
regulatory framework.
 Researched legislation, regulatory acts, and relevant case law to support legal analysis
and case preparation.
 Prepared legal memoranda, analytical reports, and legal opinions for attorneys.

Academic projects

The Concept of Pastiche under EU Copyright Law

University of Bergen (Erasmus+) | 2026

Conducted legal research on the concept of pastiche under EU copyright law.

Analysed the interpretation of the pastiche exception in the context of the Directive (EU)
2019/790 on Copyright in the Digital Single Market and relevant jurisprudence of the Court of
Justice of the European Union.

Examined the relationship between copyright protection, artistic freedom, and user-generated
content.
Prepared a comparative legal analysis and reasoned legal conclusions.

GDPR Compliance Framework for a Healthcare Application

University of Bergen (Erasmus+) | 2026

Developed a GDPR compliance framework for a mobile application designed for people living
with dementia.

Analysed the processing of personal and special category data under the GDPR.

Identified legal risks and proposed compliance measures, including privacy by design, data
minimization, transparency, and data subject rights.

Comparative Analysis of EU and U.S. Animal Welfare Legislation

University of Turku (Erasmus+) | 2023

Conducted comparative legal research on EU and U.S. legislation concerning animal welfare and
the prevention of animal cruelty.

Analysed differences in legislative approaches, enforcement mechanisms, and legal standards.

Evaluated the effectiveness of regulatory frameworks and identified key similarities and
distinctions.

Presented legal findings supported by comparative legal analysis.

Competition Law Case Studies

University of Bergen (Erasmus+) | 2026

Analysed practical competition law cases based on EU legal framework.

Applied EU competition rules to assess anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant
position.

Evaluated legal issues concerning merger control and market regulation.

Developed legal arguments and proposed solutions to complex competition law scenarios.

Additional Experience

Administrator of the largest FINNEAS fan account on Instagram

 Built and managed an international online community of 53,000+ followers.
 Published content for a global audience.
 Developed audience engagement strategies.
 Strengthened communication, content management, and organizational skills.

Languages
  Ukrainian – Native;
 English — C1 (Upper-Intermediate/Advanced)
 French - A1.

Technical Skills

Legal Research & Case Law Analysis. Conduct legal research and analyze legislation, case
law, and Ukrainian Supreme Court, CJEU precedents to support legal opinions and develop well-
founded legal arguments.
Legal Document Drafting. Draft statements of claim, motions, legal opinions, contracts,
correspondence, and other procedural and legal documents.
Legislative Analysis. Analyze statutory and regulatory frameworks, monitor legislative
developments, and assess their practical implications for legal matters.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficient in preparing legal documents,
analyzing data, creating spreadsheets, reports, and professional presentations.
Google Workspace. Experienced in using Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and other
collaboration tools for document management and teamwork.
Legal English. Work confidently with English-language legal documents, legislation, contracts,
and case law, using appropriate legal terminology.
Digital Research & Information Analysis (OSINT). Utilize open-source intelligence
techniques to locate, verify, and analyze publicly available information for legal research and
due diligence.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools. Use AI-powered tools to support legal research, analyze
legislation and case law, organize information, prepare document drafts, summarize complex
materials, and improve workflow efficiency while maintaining independent legal judgment.
Document Management. Organize, maintain, and manage legal documentation to ensure
accuracy, accessibility, and efficient document workflows.

Additional Certifications

 Certificate in English, Upper-Intermediate, Grade A (The London School of English,
05.09.2022 – 18.02.2023);
 International Humanitarian Law (Prometheus);
 National Seminar on Criminal Law and Procedure (ELSA);
 Business Startup in 21 Days (Diia.Business);
 OSINT – Open Source Intelligent (Prometheus);
 OSINT for lawyers (YouControl).