David Angger Asmara

Law Graduate based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

I'm a fresh graduate of Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia (FH UI) with a focus on corporate law, contract drafting, and commercial litigation. With internship experience at major Indonesian law firms, I combine analytical rigor with practical legal research skills to support real client matters.

Experience

  • Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners (HHP)Legal Intern — Corporate Law
    Jun 2024 - Sep 2024

    3-month internship di KAP HHP Jakarta (Baker McKenzie member firm). Assisted senior associates dengan due diligence reports untuk 2 M&A transactions, drafted 8 corporate resolutions, dan supported research di kapital pasar regulations (OJK Reg 14/2024).

  • Soemadipradja & Taher (S&T)Research Assistant
    Jan 2024 - May 2024

    Part-time research assistant di S&T Jakarta. Researched comparative competition law (Indonesia vs Singapore + EU framework), produced 4 internal legal briefs untuk anti-monopoly cases. Published 1 article di S&T client newsletter.

  • LBH Jakarta (Lembaga Bantuan Hukum)Pro Bono Legal Volunteer
    Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

    Supported 15+ pro bono clients (mostly labor disputes + tenant rights cases) under supervision of LBH advocates. Drafted 5 demand letters + 2 court filings (gugatan PHI). Conducted client intake interviews dan case mapping.

Education

  • Universitas Indonesia — Fakultas HukumBachelor of Laws (S.H.) — Business Law Concentration
    Aug 2020 - Jul 2024

    GPA 3.76/4.00 (Cum Laude). Concentration: Business Law (Corporate + Capital Markets + Tax Law). Bachelor thesis on cross-border M&A regulations under OJK framework. Active member of ALSA UI + Moot Court team.

  • SMA Negeri 8 JakartaSenior High School — Social Sciences (IPS)
    Jul 2017 - May 2020

    Social Sciences track. Active in school's debate club; represented school at inter-school constitutional moot court 2019.

Additional Experience

  • ALSA Indonesia — UI Chapter (Asian Law Students' Association)Director of Academic Affairs
    Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

    Led academic programming for 180+ ALSA UI members: 8 legal capacity-building workshops, 2 inter-university moot court tournaments, + ALSA International Law Day 2023 conference. Mentored 12 mooting team participants who advanced to ALSA Asia-level competition.

  • BEM FH UIHead of Legal Aid Division
    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

    Coordinated student-led legal aid program serving 60+ low-income Jakarta residents. Built partnerships with 3 NGO partners (LBH Jakarta, YLBHI, ICJR) for case referrals. Organized monthly free legal consultation clinics.

  • Indonesian Moot Court Society — FH UI TeamSenior Mooter + Researcher
    Sep 2021 - Nov 2023

    Represented FH UI di 3 national moot court competitions (Piala Mahkamah Konstitusi, ALSA, Mahupiki). Specialized in constitutional + commercial dispute simulations. Finalist 2022 + Best Researcher 2023.

Recognition

  • Best Bachelor Thesis — Business Law

    Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia

    2024Certificate

  • Best Researcher — Piala Mahkamah Konstitusi

    Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia

    2023Certificate

  • Finalist — ALSA National Moot Court Competition

    Asian Law Students' Association (ALSA Indonesia)

    2022Certificate

  • Dean's List — Semester 5 + 7

    Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia

    2022 - 2023Certificate

  • Beasiswa Unggulan Kemendikbud

    Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi

    2021 - 2024Certificate

Certifications

  • Pendidikan Khusus Profesi Advokat (PKPA)

    PERADI (Perhimpunan Advokat Indonesia)·Advocate Qualification

    Aug 2024 View

  • Brevet A & B Pajak

    Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia (IAI)·Tax Law

    May 2024 View

  • ALSA Legal English Certificate

    ALSA International·Legal English

    Mar 2024 View

  • Negotiation & Mediation Skills

    Indonesian National Board of Arbitration (BANI)·ADR Specialist

    Nov 2023 View

  • TOEFL ITP — Score 597

    ETS·English Proficiency

    Sep 2023 View

Skills

Legal Research
Case Law + Statute Analysis
Contract Drafting
Civil & Commercial Code
Corporate Law
M&A + Compliance
Litigation
Civil + Commercial Disputes
Tax Law
PPh + PPN + Brevet A/B
Negotiation
ADR + Mediation

Tech Stack

Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Notion
Adobe Acrobat
Gmail
Outlook
Google Meet
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Slack
WhatsApp Business
Hukumonline
DocuSign
Trello
Mendeley
Grammarly

Projects

Recommendations

  • Prof. Dr. Hikmahanto Juwana, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D.
    Prof. Dr. Hikmahanto Juwana, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D.
    Thesis Advisor, FH UI
    July 2024

    David shows exceptional analytical rigor — his thesis on cross-border M&A under OJK framework was one of the strongest in his cohort. He combines doctrinal depth with practical commercial sense.

    View Letter
  • Sri Wahyuni, S.H., LL.M.
    Sri Wahyuni, S.H., LL.M.
    Senior Associate, HHP (Baker McKenzie)
    September 2024

    Reliable and self-directed. David delivered due diligence sections independently within 1 week — output matched our regular junior associate quality. Strong drafting instinct.

    View Letter
  • Adv. Bambang Wahyudi, S.H.
    Adv. Bambang Wahyudi, S.H.
    Senior Advocate, LBH Jakarta
    December 2023

    Genuinely committed to pro bono work. David handled emotionally difficult labor cases with care + drafted demand letters that clients understood. Future advocate material.

    View Letter