Layckan van Gensen

BAccLLB (Stell) | LLM (Stell) | LLD (Stell) | Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Stellenbosch, Western Cape ZAF

About

I am an Admitted Attorney with a BAccLLB from the University of Stellenbosch, a Doctorate in Law specialising in Sport Law and have completed my Professional Educational Development for Academics. I have pursued advanced legal studies with a Master’s degree, completed my articles, and successfully passed the bar exams to become an admitted attorney

Experience

Course Moderator

Boston College

May 2024 - May 2024

• Moderated exam papers from other tertiary academic institutions to ensure they met standards • Evaluated and reviewed exam papers for academic rigour and fairness • Assessed the alignment of exam content with course objectives and learning outcomes

Planning Committee: Sports Law

Stellenbosch University

May 2024 - Oct 2024

• Conference US 204 • Organised a panel of academic experts for our sports law conference, which was my initiative • Identified and invited prominent scholars and practitioners in sports law • Coordinated schedules and logistics for panelists • Facilitated discussions and sessions during the conference

Jnr Lecturer

Stellenbosch University

Jul 2023 - Present

• Deliver structured and informative lectures on assigned topics • Engage students with interactive and thought-provoking content • Foster an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment • Compile teaching material, conduct classes, and assessments

Legal Consultant

Sefume Attorneys Inc

Jan 2022 - Present

• Provide expert consultation on matters related to the sports and entertainment industry, with a focus on commercial rights, particularly image rights • Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft detailed legal opinions to support various cases and issues