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ANZAL ASGHAR

ANZAL ASGHAR

London,United Kingdom

Summary

An analytically driven professional with experience in public policy, legal analysis, and international development. Skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis, legal research, and OSINT. Proven ability to translate complex data into strategic insights across governance and security sectors.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Junior Paralegal Assistant

Landmark Chambers
London
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Practical Law across public, planning, and human rights law.
  • Produced legal research memoranda on public law and human rights issues, distilling case law and statutory frameworks into actionable insights for Barristers.
  • Mapped legal precedents contributing to internal strategy discussions with policy implications.
  • Applied socio-legal analysis from postgrad studies to evaluate arguments through a rights-based lens.

Legal Internship

Landmark Chambers
London
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted in-depth legal research on public law and human rights cases, producing concise memos for Barristers.
  • Analysed case law, statutes, and procedural rules to support litigation strategy.

Parliamentary Internship

House of Commons
London
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Researched and drafted policy briefings on Intelligence, AI, and cybersecurity.
  • Exposed to OSINT research using public datasets, news sources, and think tank reports to inform briefings on digital threats, misinformation, and cybercrime.
  • Monitored developments in cybersecurity and AI, including the Online Safety Act, AI White Paper, and EU/UK frameworks.

NGO Project Officer (Volunteer)

Lovebridge NGO
, Mauritius
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Undertook hybrid fieldwork as part of my final year project at SOAS, aligning with my BA focus on human rights-based development.
  • Analysed grassroots policies and implemented recommendations to address poverty and mental health issues.
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research for campaigns, workshops, and aid programmes.


Education

Master's Degree - MSc Global Affairs

King’s College London
09/2023 - 12/2024

Bachelor's Degree - BA Politics and History

SOAS University of London
09/2020 - 08/2023

Timeline

Junior Paralegal Assistant

Landmark Chambers
01.2025 - 08.2025

Legal Internship

Landmark Chambers
11.2024 - 12.2024

Parliamentary Internship

House of Commons
04.2024 - 10.2024

NGO Project Officer (Volunteer)

Lovebridge NGO
09.2022 - 03.2023

Master's Degree - MSc Global Affairs

King’s College London
09/2023 - 12/2024

Bachelor's Degree - BA Politics and History

SOAS University of London
09/2020 - 08/2023
ANZAL ASGHAR