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Hamayal Zaib

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London

Summary

LLB (Hons) graduate from SOAS University of London with Upper Second-Class Honours and a focus on law, governance, and advocacy. Dissertation explored legal pluralism and child marriage in Pakistan using mixed-methods research. Held leadership roles including Student Union President and Trustee, contributing to policy, equity, and complaint processes. Interned in SOAS’s Law Department analysing gender and law through legal and statistical research. Led gender justice campaigns and worked as a multilingual journalist at BBC News, producing inclusive content. Fluent in English, Urdu, and Hindi.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4047
4047
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Student Union President (Equality and Liberation)

SOAS University Of London
07.2024 - Current
  • Represented over 5,000+ students in equity-focused policy decisions as SU President and Board of Trustees member.
  • Chaired and participated in 15+ student case panels, influencing disciplinary and governance outcomes.
  • Delivered accessibility reforms impacting 300+ students with disabilities, improving academic accommodations and complaint pathways.

Journalist (Part-time)

BBC News
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Produced multilingual news content (Urdu/English) that increased regional engagement by 22% on digital platforms; led a key project and contributed multilingual content to broaden audience reach. Collaborated with senior journalists to shape editorial direction.
  • Led an editorial project amplifying underrepresented voices, cited internally by senior producers as “model coverage.”
  • Conducted research and scripting for 15+ feature stories, adhering to BBC compliance and ethics policies.

Intern - Law Department

SOAS University Of London
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted gender-focused legal analysis using SPSS and Excel, reviewing data from 50+ case studies and legal documents.
  • Produced legal memos and comparative research for the “Women Under Muslim Laws” archive, influencing academic output and advocacy resources.
  • Identified compliance gaps and proposed policy revisions adopted in a legal education workshop.

Welfare Officer for "Enough Is Enough" Campaign

SOAS University of London
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Designed and facilitated 12+ workshops on consent, gender-based violence, and LGBTQ+ inclusion, reaching over 400+ attendees.
  • Supported 30+ students through confidential complaint processes, improving safeguarding and support mechanisms.
  • Developed policy briefs that contributed to updates in institutional safeguarding frameworks.

Student Ambassador

SOAS University of London
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Organised on- and off-campus events with positive feedback, refined content strategy, and provided tailored student support. Managed daily operations and team priorities effectively.

Collaborative Student Learning Facilitator

SOAS University of London
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led study sessions for first-year law students, providing tailored academic support and simplifying complex legal concepts to encourage collaborative learning and improve performance.

Freelance Content Writer

Celly services (Canada)
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Produced engaging, error-free content by applying strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills while aligning with client briefs and brand guidelines.

Education

LLB - Law

SOAS University of London
09/2021 - 09.2024

A-Levels - Business, Economics, Sociology and Urdu

Lahore Grammar School
09/2019 - 08.2021

Skills

Recruitment strategies

Effective negotiation

Legal compliance

Labor relations

Microsoft Excel, Power point & Office

Quantitative and Quantitative Data Analysis

Policy Analysis

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Time Management

Languages

Urdu : Native

Hindi : Advanced 

English : Advanced (IELTS score : 8.5)

Boards, Governance & Leadership

  • Board of Trustees Member, SOAS – Actively involved in oversight and governance decisions concerning student welfare, finance, and institutional accountability.
  • Contributed to key policy reviews, risk assessment procedures, and equity frameworks as part of university decision-making structures.
  • Member of 8+ academic committees, representing Student Voice.

Timeline

Journalist (Part-time)

BBC News
07.2024 - 01.2025

Student Union President (Equality and Liberation)

SOAS University Of London
07.2024 - Current

Intern - Law Department

SOAS University Of London
10.2023 - 05.2024

Collaborative Student Learning Facilitator

SOAS University of London
10.2023 - 08.2024

Welfare Officer for "Enough Is Enough" Campaign

SOAS University of London
09.2023 - 09.2024

Student Ambassador

SOAS University of London
03.2023 - 09.2024

Freelance Content Writer

Celly services (Canada)
09.2019 - 06.2020

LLB - Law

SOAS University of London
09/2021 - 09.2024

A-Levels - Business, Economics, Sociology and Urdu

Lahore Grammar School
09/2019 - 08.2021
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