Mudassar Shaban

Final year LL.B. Law Student at the University of Birmingham | Gray’s inn Monique Viner Scholar | Incoming Bar Student at The ICCA | Master of the Moots at Lexstery

Barston, England, United Kingdom

About

I'd like to describe myself with a few key phrases: - Extremely hard working. - Resilient and disciplined. - Leader and a team player. - Collaborative and results-oriented. These qualities truly reflect who I am, and I'm confident you'll see that for yourself as you get to know me better.

Experience

  • Fountain Court Chambers (1 yr 7 mos)
    • Mentee of Mark Simpson KC
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Engaging in professional development under the mentorship of Mark Simpson KC.

    • Mini-pupillage (assessed)
      Feb 2026 - Feb 2026 · 1 mo

      Practice area - Commercial Disputes and Competition Supervisors - Wee-An Tan & Hannah Bernstein

  • The Holdsworth Club (University of Birmingham · On-site)
    • Barrister Careers Officer
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

      Directing the club’s barrister-focused career initiatives and acting as the primary liaison between the student body and the Bar. Orchestrating high-level networking events and chambers recruitment seminars.

    • Life Member
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Student status (September 2023 - July 2026) Alumnus status (July 2026 onwards)

    • Advocacy & Mooting Officer
      Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 · 10 mos

      Managed the university’s competitive advocacy and mooting portfolio. Oversaw internal competition logistics and the training of student advocates for inter-varsity tournaments.

  • Master of the Moots at Lexstery
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of competitive mooting programmes. Directing problem drafting, judicial recruitment, and presiding as a judge for high-level advocacy rounds.

  • Mentee of Bethany Stirling at St Ives Chambers
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Engaging in professional development under the mentorship of Bethany Stirling.

  • Gray's Inn (London Area, United Kingdom)
    • Gray’s inn City of London scholar
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      One of only four individuals nationwide awarded the Gray’s Inn 'City of London' undergraduate scholarship in 2023. Notably distinguished as the youngest recipient in the award's history, selected at age 17, and the first male to hold this honour.

    • Advocacy Day
      Oct 2024 - Oct 2024 · 1 mo

      Selected for intensive advocacy training at Gray’s Inn. Engaged in mock trial proceedings with a focus on cross-examination under the supervision of practicing Barristers.

    • City of London scholars Study Day
      Jul 2024 - Jul 2024 · 1 mo

      An exclusive professional residency for City of London Scholars at Gray’s Inn. Focused on advanced chambers recruitment strategy and high-level networking within the Commercial Bar.