Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Positions Of Responsibility
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Haider Fraz

Summary

Dedicated Leicester law graduate with a proven history of success in both curricular and extracurricular endeavors. Possesses hands-on experience in diverse legal and research roles and seeks to leverage skills as a trainee/apprentice/intern at your law firm. Core competencies include legal research, quick ability to learn, and effective communication. Aiming to contribute to a dynamic legal team while furthering professional development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Support Through Court
London
01.2023 - 07.2024

Tasks included aiding people facing court proceedings without legal representation. Helped clients with form-filling including C100 and C79, provided clarity in relation to legal procedures, especially regarding non-molestation orders and legal protocols before applying for child arrangement orders. Entrusted with the task of determining whether client’s case could be referred to a partner pro bono organisation or solicitor.

Debt Adviser

Money Matters Leicester
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Trained as a CMA Level-1 debt adviser and provided debt-related advice in addition to dealing with cases related to welfare benefits and housing benefits
  • Also provided emotional support and provided practical guidance about financial issues to people from different segments of society, including elderly and those from vulnerable groups

Vacation Scheme

Howes Percival
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Company Overview: At Midland’s one of largest law firms
  • Successfully completed tasks in different seats including commercial litigation and property, employment, contracts, family and arbitration
  • Benefited from expert knowledge of law firm partners regarding opportunities and challenges in legal sector
  • Gave presentations on legal issues and made use of credible platforms like Westlaw, to authenticate my legal arguments and knowledge
  • At Midland’s one of largest law firms

Adviser

Legal Advice Clinic Leicester
12.2018 - 06.2020
  • Provided free legal advice to members of public on issues related to housing, consumer law, wills and probate, consumer law and contract law
  • Role involved researching client’s legal issue, interviewing them, and providing advice under the supervision of a senior solicitor

Commercial Team Leader

Enactus
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Organised activities on campus such as the rain bucket challenge and Christmas Market to help raise funds for costly social enterprise projects such as converting non-biodegradable matter into clothing and recycling wasted food
  • Worked in liaison with brands such as Amazon and Asda, to secure sponsorship for these activities, and gave presentations to illustrate the business model and feasibility of our initiatives

Fundraising Ambassador

University of Leicester
09.2018 - 10.2018
  • Helped to raise more than £100’000 for university as part of a small team, through convincing alumni to make donations towards university causes they deem worthy
  • Collected and uploaded sensitive alumni data and transaction records onto university IT system responsibly and with care
  • Set a new milestone through raising more funds than targeted

Education

LLB Hons - Intellectual Property Law, Commercial Law, Company Law, Competition Law, Contract Law, Tort Law, Inheritance Law

University of Leicester

A-Levels - Sociology (A), Business Studies (B), Economics (B)

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Able to speak five languages and understand two more, thus can engage with clientele from various linguistic backgrounds
  • Interned for the Windrush Compensation Scheme project and Coventry Migrants Centre, and effectively communicated with vulnerable applicants to raise awareness about their legal rights
  • Teamwork
  • Worked in a team as a fundraising ambassador for the university, also led the Legal Awareness Campaign for the university
  • Worked efficiently at Lawyers Without Borders, with team members from other nationalities, to address issues related to human rights, democracy, and electoral reforms in other parts of the world

Positions Of Responsibility

  • Member of Scrutiny Committee, 2019/20, Assessed the university and student union projects so that maximum financial transparency is maintained, also oversaw internal performance of elected representatives, and held them accountable in case of a breach of duties.
  • Editor, 2020/21, Researched legal topics and wrote extensively about any developments in the legal world including law reforms. Proof-read contributions from sub-editors and writers.

Affiliations

  • Editor for Leicester Law Review
  • At one of Midland's most prestigious legal journals, researched legal topics and wrote extensively about any developments in the legal world including law reforms.
  • Proof-read contributions from sub-editors and writers.
  • Member of University Scrutiny Committee
  • Assessed university and student union projects so that maximum financial transparency is maintained
  • also oversaw internal performance of elected representatives, and held them accountable in case of a breach of duties

Accomplishments

  • Leicester Award

Certification

  • Latham & Watkins Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Program
  • Completed a job simulation focused on supporting a potential takeover offer for Latham & Watkins Mergers & Acquisitions team.
  • Crafted a concise issues list highlighting changes and suggestions.
  • Recommended clauses for inclusion in disclosure schedules.
  • Reviewed client emails, identified concerns, and offered concise high-level advice while considering legal statutes.
  • Created a clear and brief PowerPoint slide to ensure quick comprehension of earn-out details for stakeholders.

Timeline

Volunteer

Support Through Court
01.2023 - 07.2024

Debt Adviser

Money Matters Leicester
01.2022 - 12.2022

Vacation Scheme

Howes Percival
10.2021 - 11.2021

Adviser

Legal Advice Clinic Leicester
12.2018 - 06.2020

Fundraising Ambassador

University of Leicester
09.2018 - 10.2018

Commercial Team Leader

Enactus
01.2018 - 02.2019

LLB Hons - Intellectual Property Law, Commercial Law, Company Law, Competition Law, Contract Law, Tort Law, Inheritance Law

University of Leicester

A-Levels - Sociology (A), Business Studies (B), Economics (B)

Haider Fraz