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
06.2025 - 08.2025
- 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
01.2024 - 04.2024
- 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
08.2023 - 10.2023
- 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
01.2023 - 04.2023
- 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 09.2024 - 09.2025
LLB
University of London
London, England 09.2020 - 06.2024
A-Levels -
Lahore Grammar School 1A1
Lahore 09.2018 - 06.2020
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
06.2025 - 08.2025
LLM - Master of Laws
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
09.2024 - 09.2025
Legal Intern
Nexus Law Firm
01.2024 - 04.2024
Oral History Project Intern
National History Museum
08.2023 - 10.2023
Teaching Assistant
Universal College Lahore (UCL)
01.2023 - 04.2023
LLB
University of London
09.2020 - 06.2024
A-Levels -
Lahore Grammar School 1A1
09.2018 - 06.2020