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Navid Adelzadeh

Bachelor Student
Amsterdam

Summary

Dynamic leader and a driven international law student interested in International criminal law, specifically the intricacies of war crime investigations and the role of culture with eyewitness testimonies. Excelled in roles requiring public speaking, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Spearheaded initiatives, including a significant policy overhaul at VU, and contributed to impactful publications. Demonstrated exceptional writing and research abilities, influencing change and driving results.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

President of the Model United Nations

Raffles World Academy
9 2021 - 5 2022
  • Demonstrated leadership by motivating and inspiring others. Addressed discrepancies in paperwork promptly. Analyzed information, identified political issues, and offered problem-solving solutions. Led my team in DIAMUN, a prestigious MUN competition among Dubai schools.

Recruiter

Online Platform
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • This role assessed candidate strengths and weaknesses using effective screening methods. Responsibilities included posting job ads, evaluating applicants, conducting interviews, and improving recruitment.

Board Member

Amsterdam Law Forum
10.2023 - Current
  • Previously worked as a Junior Editor at the Amsterdam Law Forum, a reputable international and transnational law journal. This year, I have been invited to the Board of the Amsterdam Law Forum.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.

Open Letter to the ICJ and Dutch Government

With A Colleague
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Wrote an open letter to the Dutch Government and the International Court of Justice addressing the Dutch Governments complicity with the war crimes currently being committed by Israel. The letter accumulated approximately 500 signatories.

Research Internship

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam
2024.09 - Current
  • A research intern on the research project Beyond WEIRD Witnesses: Eyewitness memory in cross-cultural contexts in the faculty of Legal Psychology and Law. In this internship, my main tasks revolve around data collection, data analysis, coding, transcription of interviews, and implementing ideas.

Research Assitant

The European Consumer Organisation
Amsterdam
04.2025 - Current

Conducted legal and policy research on greenwashing practices in the airline industry, focusing on misleading environmental claims.
Analyzed airline marketing materials and public statements for compliance with EU consumer protection and environmental regulations.
Contributed to drafting internal reports and briefing notes to inform policy recommendations and advocacy strategies.
Researched European greenwashing cases and drafted case briefs for each respective case.

Education

Law In Society (LL.B.) - Law

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
09.2022 - Current

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program -

Raffles World Academy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2021 - 05.2022

Skills

Public speaking

Languages

English: Professional proficiency

Farsi: Fluent

Timeline

Research Assitant

The European Consumer Organisation
04.2025 - Current

Research Internship

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2024.09 - Current

Open Letter to the ICJ and Dutch Government

With A Colleague
11.2023 - 02.2024

Board Member

Amsterdam Law Forum
10.2023 - Current

Law In Society (LL.B.) - Law

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
09.2022 - Current

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program -

Raffles World Academy
09.2021 - 05.2022

Recruiter

Online Platform
06.2021 - 02.2023

President of the Model United Nations

Raffles World Academy
9 2021 - 5 2022
Navid AdelzadehBachelor Student