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Recent International and European Law (Hons) graduate, self-driven and ambitious. I am seeking a placement at your company as I am keen to expand my business dealing experience. My CV will demonstrate my keen interest of pursuing a career in commercial law and business administration. This position will help me gain an insight into commercial dealings and my transferable skills will be of interest to TATA Steel.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United KingdomInternational and European Law
LLB (Hons), 2:1 awarded.
With a year abroad; third year spent in Université Jean Moulin, France (2014) and Utrecht University, The Netherlands (2015).
- Awarded the international students' law scholarship (£1,500), 2012.
- LexisNexis legal research advanced Certificate, 2013.
- Elected Student Course representative (European and International Law), 2013-2014.
- Awarded the SELF Integration Certificate from Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 (2014).
Paris, Île-de-France, France
High School Diploma
3.75 overall GPA.
- Top 5% of class and top achieving senior, 2010-2012.
- Honorary achievement certificate in physics, 2012.
Muscat, Sultunate of Oman
IGCSE
A*A*AAB (Including Maths and English as First Language).
Responsibilities included:
- Attending routine license renewal meetings.
- Proofreading contracts.
- Discussing the possibility of minor changes to the contracts such as shipping fees and quality control terms.
- Obtaining validating evidence for new pharmaceutical produce to be legally sold and traded.
- Organising staff meetings.
- Accompanying the managing partner in his meetings with the Ministry of Trade to keep a log of progression, or requests to be fulfilled.
- I worked for the company in a voluntary capacity to gain commercial awareness in the region and network with people in a range of professions.
- Undertook research tasks involving large-scale operations such as the Gulf Railway project and Islamic Banking services.
- Carried out extensive research for an A&O client regarding their start-up company; looked into possible copyright and branding issues and whether the company's dealings were in compliance with UAE laws.
- Proofreading Arabic to English translations of the proposed new Labour Laws of the UAE.
- Attended client meetings with a partner over a then on-going development and construction deal the firm was advising on.
- Tasks were heavily focused on research and translation. As the Muscat office was relatively small, I was able to have more contact with the partners and senior associates.
- This opportunity was especially helpful in strengthening my communication skills with experienced lawyers and comprehending the framework through which a law firm operates.
- Organisational skills such the structuring of a research plan, approaching legal disputes and the preparation for information gathering from clients were gained.
Member of Model United Nations.
- Elected member of the legal committee for the Model United Nations conference in Oxford University, 2013.
- Topic of discussion was on enhancing the state of refugees and stateless persons.
- Contributed in drafting and representing a sample treaty regarding the issue proposed along with other representatives in the legal committee.
Member of the National Equestrian Club, Muscat, 2008-present.
- Higher intermediate show jumping silver medal winner, 2014.
Volunteered to create an online seminar group aimed at helping young Syrian women apply for universities abroad and immigrate into safer countries, 2013-2015. This included procedural work, such as:
- University applications.
- Supporting documents for obtaining scholarships.
- Visa applications.
- Linguistic support.
- Speaking to immigration authorities and universities in Europe.
Volunteered in extensive workshops helping French children attending low income elementary schools with their English language skills through songs and preforming plays.
A correspondent for The Typewriter.org (writer).
- Languages : Arabic (fluent)
English (fluent)
French (intermediate)
- Strong IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft office.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Understanding, amending and drafting legal documents.
- Certified user of LexisNexis Law Database.
CV Overview
Companies Worked For:
- Essam Mustafa & Sons
- Allen & Overy
- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
School Attended
- University of Sheffield
Notre Dame American Boarding High School
Azzan Bin Qais International Private School
Job Titles Held:
- Assistant
Intern
Degrees
- International and European Law LLB (Hons), 2:1 awarded.
High School Diploma
IGCSE
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