Abarna Zafar
London,Waltham Forest
Summary
Ambitious law graduate motivated to apply education to hands-on legal support. Excellent organisational skills with expertise in drafting legal documents and correspondence. During my time as a legal internee, I supported attorneys with foundational tasks, gaining exposure to legal processes and client matters. I can demonstrate strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Dedicated team player, willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal Intern
Saigal, Tarar and Leghari LLP
Lahore
2025.06 - 2025.08
- Drafted and edited contracts to ensure compliance with current legislation.
- Attended client consultations, offering essential input informed by research findings.
- Drafted legal memos, client notes, and case summaries.
- Collaborated closely with senior lawyer Mr. Hamid Leghari for efficient preparation of cases.
Legal Intern
Nexus Law Firm
Lahore
2024.01 - 2024.04
- Prepared case briefs and streamlined the decision-making process for the team.
- Arranged files and upheld an extensive database of all ongoing cases for seamless access.
- Drafted precise legal documentation based on thorough research and evaluated legal documents prepared by fellow internees.
- Articulated client rights and entitlements to establish course of action for legal proceedings.
- Managed clerical duties in rotation.
Oral History Project Intern
National History Museum
Lahore
2023.08 - 2023.10
- Provided administrative support to the project manager, leading to smoother workflow.
- Assisted in creating content for the organization's social media handle.
- Documented collected resources while maintaining accurate records of all photographs and tapes.
- Facilitated conducting and documenting oral history interviews.
Teaching Assistant
Universal College Lahore (UCL)
Lahore
2023.01 - 2023.04
- Assisted the lecturer of Islamic Legal Theory in evaluating assignments for over 40 students.
- Updated records of pupil progress to the lecturer to foster engagement across the class.
- Tutored small groups of students to reinforce learning concepts from the degree module.
- Assisted the lecturer in lesson plan development.
Education
LLM - Master of Laws
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
London 2024.09 - 2025.09
LLB
University of London
London, England 2020.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels -
Lahore Grammar School 1A1
Lahore 2018.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Teamwork
- Legal research and analysis
- Legal project work
- Legal writing
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Legal Intern
Saigal, Tarar and Leghari LLP
2025.06 - 2025.08
LLM - Master of Laws
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
2024.09 - 2025.09
Legal Intern
Nexus Law Firm
2024.01 - 2024.04
Oral History Project Intern
National History Museum
2023.08 - 2023.10
Teaching Assistant
Universal College Lahore (UCL)
2023.01 - 2023.04
LLB
University of London
2020.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels -
Lahore Grammar School 1A1
2018.09 - 2020.06