Economics
Yassin Mahfouz
Law Student (LLB)
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Highly motivated Law student actively looking for internship opportunities concerning legal, business or finance related work experience. I have an excellent reputation as as student as one of my greatest achievement was establishing a Model United Nations (MUN) in my school as well as the debate society. Furthermore, I achieved the Head Boy role.
Overview
3
3
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
'Head Start' Candidate
Shearman & Sterling LLP
London (Hosted virtually) , London, UK
05.2021 - 05.2021
- Event concerning details, tips and tricks about Vacation Scheme and Training Contract applications.
- Attendees were of the highest performing first-year (Russell Group) Law students in the United Kingdom. Thankfully, I was able to secure a place.
- Learned specialist information about the firm’s functions, the different practices they specialize in, and the legal sector in general.
- This event only amplified my interest in a career in Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisitions , and most favorably Project Development.
Panelist Speaker
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
01.2020 - 01.2021
- This was an exclusive event for top-performing (youth) students in the city of Abu Dhabi. IRENA hosted a panel discussion about the future of energy during the World Future Energy Summit in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Seminar Attendee
DIFC Academy x SOL International LTD x Emirates Youth Professional School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2020 - 12.2020
- An introduction to Dispute resolution.
- Sarah Malik (founder, CEO and lecturer from SOL International) explained some practical and useful insights into the basics of dispute resolution. As well as drawing attention to public v private ways of resolving disputes.
- This was also a competitive scheme to get chosen from. This event ignited my interest in arbitration.
Legal Intern (in-house)
Algorythma
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Drafted contracts, reviewed third-party contracts, attended and participated in conferences/meetings, attended ‘how to start-up a business’ workshops in the company.
- Researched foreign jurisdictions for possible expansion and legal requirements, discussing news reports, dealings and making decisions in-relation to the market’s status and legal limitations.
Audit Intern
Protiviti
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Visited various companies, ran various risk assessments amongst certain departments. Particularly, Procurement departments.
Education
A-Levels - Geography(A*), Economics(A), English Literature(B)
Al Yasmina Academy
Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 09.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom 09.2020 - Current
Skills
Public Speaking
undefinedAccomplishments
- Highest Geography Advanced- Subsidiary (AS) in the world (2019)
Interests
Law
Business/ Entrepreneurship
Geography
Energy
Climate change
Debating
Timeline
'Head Start' Candidate
Shearman & Sterling LLP
05.2021 - 05.2021
Seminar Attendee
DIFC Academy x SOL International LTD x Emirates Youth Professional School
12.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law
University of Leeds
09.2020 - Current
Panelist Speaker
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
01.2020 - 01.2021
A-Levels - Geography(A*), Economics(A), English Literature(B)
Al Yasmina Academy
09.2018 - 05.2020
Legal Intern (in-house)
Algorythma
06.2018 - 08.2018
Audit Intern
Protiviti
12.2016 - 01.2017
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