Maryam A.

Aspiring Human Rights Solicitor

United Kingdom

About

A driven, trilingual student with a track record in public speaking, debate, and human-rights advocacy. I am deeply interested in the intersectionality of Human Rights Law and international policy.

Experience

  • Legal Placement at FS Legal Services
    Jul 2025 - Jul 2025 · 1 mo

    - International Advisory: Authored a comprehensive regulatory guide for foreign investors, outlining the legal requirements, procedures, and legal compliance frameworks for establishing a business in Libya. - Analysis: Conducted detailed reviews of Libyan commercial laws and investment acts to provide insights into the rights and obligations of foreign business owners - Legal Technology & Research: Guided through a specialised codified digital legal database put in order to navigate, retrieve, and interpret Libyan statutes, constitutional acts, and judicial precedents. - Statutory Interpretation: Analysed primary legal sources in a non-Western jurisdiction, ensuring accuracy in the application of localised laws to international commercial contexts.

  • Legal Placement at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
    Feb 2024 - Feb 2024 · 1 mo

    - Legal Research: Carried out a detailed comparative analysis of the UK and intercontinental constitutions, examining historical evolution, legislative structures, and modern-day application. - Presentation: Synthesised complex legal findings into a comprehensive presentation delivered to a panel of Associates and Partners, facilitating a discussion on cross-jurisdictional legal history. - Professional Development: Received dedicated mentorship on the psychological and technical aspects of public speaking, focusing on confidence, audience engagement, and high-pressure communication. - Firm Operations: Gained firsthand exposure to the day-to-day operations of a prominent law firm, including internal workflows and the dynamics between different practice areas.

  • Insight Day at Reed Smith LLP
    Nov 2023 - Nov 2023 · 1 mo

    - Cultivated and debated a product pitch in front of legal professionals and led my team to victory. - Enriched my knowledge regarding the niche roles that come up under the umbrella term of commercial law.