SHAZIA YOUSUF
Dubai
Summary
Recent LLB Honours in Law graduate with a specialised focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Adept at navigating legal intricacies with a keen interest in fostering efficient and collaborative solutions. Demonstrated academic excellence and a proactive approach to legal challenges, evident through firm experience and certifications.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Intern
Al Reyami Advocates & Muhyealdeen International Legal Consultants
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Produced informative articles covering diverse legal topics, including UAE extradition, business establishment procedures, and free zone regulations.
- Formulated and composed legal contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Skillfully crafted no-objection letters, displaying adeptness in articulating complex legal matters.
- Prepared comprehensive contract proposals, showcasing the ability to present intricate legal terms concisely.
- Conducted meticulous reviews of agreements, diligently identifying key legal clauses and potential areas for enhancement.
- Demonstrated precision in analysing and refining contract clauses to ensure legal accuracy and alignment with client requirements.
- Proficiently drafted and reviewed employment contracts, showcasing a thorough understanding of employment law intricacies.
- Actively participated in client meetings, contributing insights and gaining firsthand experience in client interaction and communication.
- Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management, and network development.
- Used online legal databases and digital resources to complete legal due diligence and research case data.
Education
International Foundation Programme For Law And Politics - Law
Middlesex University Dubai
Dubai 01.2021 - Current
LLB Honours Degree - Law
Middlesex University Dubai
Dubai 01.2021 - Current
Skills
- Research & Analysis: Developed robust research and analytical skills through legal research, writing assignments, and coursework
- Legal Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Skilled in utilising legal databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Legal Document Drafting: Experienced in legal research and drafting documents, including contracts and memoranda
- Detail-Oriented & Time Management: Strong attention to detail
Effective time management skills - Clear Articulation: Skilled in persuasive communication, both in writing and verbal expression
- Team Leadership & Collaboration: Adept at leading teams and fostering collaborative environments, through mooting and firm experience
Certification
- Thinking Like a Lawyer to Make Decisions and Solve Problems, LinkedIn Learning
- An Introduction to the Research Process, Middlesex University Dubai
Custom
Mooting Society, Middlesex University Dubai:
- Senior Appellant (Second-year student): Demonstrated legal acumen through meticulous case analysis.
Proficient use of research tools, including WestLaw and LexisNexis.
Exhibited refined oral advocacy skills in tribunal settings.
Collaborated effectively with the Junior Respondent on submissions.
- Member and Junior Respondent (First-year student): Collaboratively drafted compelling Skeleton Arguments.
Developed coordination, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities.
Conducted efficient legal research, refining foundational skills.
Law Career Clinic, Middlesex University Dubai:
- Member: Attended virtual sessions with experienced lawyers.
Gained insight into corporate law, litigation, and research.
Participated in a 3-part Client Care Workshop.
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Elementary
Timeline
Legal Intern
Al Reyami Advocates & Muhyealdeen International Legal Consultants
04.2023 - 05.2023
International Foundation Programme For Law And Politics - Law
Middlesex University Dubai
01.2021 - Current
LLB Honours Degree - Law
Middlesex University Dubai
01.2021 - Current
- Thinking Like a Lawyer to Make Decisions and Solve Problems, LinkedIn Learning
- An Introduction to the Research Process, Middlesex University Dubai
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