Zahra Somji

LLB Commercial Law Graduate | Incoming LLM SQE student at BPP University

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • ElevateME Mentee - Corporate Sustainability at PwC Middle East
    Jan 2026 - May 2026 · 5 mos

  • Creative Director at MDX Criminology Student Society
    Aug 2025 - Feb 2026 · 7 mos

    • Collaborating with the Events Team and workshop presenters to design and prepare presentation slides that are visually engaging and aligned with the society’s goals. • Guiding and supporting content creators across posts, promotional material, and video engagement (such as reels), ensuring quality and alignment with our brand tone. • Maintaining visual consistency across all platforms, helping establish a coherent and professional presence.

  • Global Ambassador & Research Intern at International Council on Human Rights, Peace and Politics
    Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 · 4 mos

    Selected for the Global Ambassador Program with the International Council on Human Rights, Peace, and Politics (ICHRPP), a United Nations–accredited organisation committed to advancing human rights, peace, and inclusive governance worldwide. As part of this international leadership program, I engage in advocacy, policy discussions, and cross-cultural collaboration aimed at amplifying marginalized voices and promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The program focuses on redefining peace as the presence of justice, equality, and access to fundamental human rights, aligning closely with my legal interests in international law and sustainable development.

  • Fragomen’s UK Immigration School at Fragomen
    Nov 2025 - Nov 2025 · 1 mo

    Selected to attend Fragomen’s Immigration Law School, a multi-session programme focused on key developments and practical issues in immigration law. Engaged in weekly discussions with leading legal professionals and gained valuable insight into current industry trends, career pathways, and effective application strategies within the legal sector.

  • Social Media Crew at Women In Mentoring
    May 2025 - Oct 2025 · 6 mos

    • Contribute to the planning and creation of engaging social media content to promote mentoring initiatives and highlight community stories. • Assist in designing visuals and writing captions tailored to the target audience across platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn. • Collaborate with team members to align content with ongoing campaigns, events, and organisational goals.