Assal Kareem

• Taught undergraduate and postgraduate law students, covering modules in contract law, tort law, land law and trust law
• Assessed these subjects to develop and update the curriculum to reflect contemporary issues, topics and industry advancements.where appropriate, with a valid comparison across other Schools of Law.
• Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes by
  creating systematic ways to ensure the students will engage, motivate and inspire to develop a thirst for knowledge.
• Responsible for course management, mainly focused on engaging students with the importance of the rule of law and Encouraging students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
• Responsible for leadership of individual modules/small awards, as directed by the relevant academic manager
• Enhanced the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the Ministry of Higher Education and other state universities
• Participated in Examination Committee with other staff in the development of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
• Assisted in the development of a new exam strategy, which involved continuous assessment and incentivised students to engage in more consistent study throughout the year, resulting in an uplift in students' success ratio from 30% to 70% during tenure
• Contributed to student support in administrative and pastoral roles, including providing post-results advice to students on resits and assisting students in other routes to qualification.
• Collaborated with industry professionals to design and deliver relevant and industry-focused courses, bridging the gap between
  Academia and real-world applications.

• Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals.
• Consulting on existing contracts, renewal, and making new contracts for private and commercial clients
• providing legal advice to international companies as investors in the light of Iraqi property law, investment law and commercial law.
• Representing families for legal judgements in inheritance, child custody and divorce.
• Advising and filling lawsuits to those who suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability under Tort law.

Working on Sourcing valuable evidence and witness statements supporting client cases.

• Utilising expert current legal knowledge for appropriate verbal and written advocacy.
• Drafting,reviewing and managing deeds, wills and other legal documents.

• · Acted as the Dean of the Law Department, working with other university administrators to share information, address academic concerns, and coordinate effective Law School communication with other universities, initiatives, policies, and programs.
• Kept the institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.including the preparation, submission, and disbursement of funds, and working within the budget of the Law School.
• Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.

• · Responsible for the development and management of the Law Library and the modernisation and integration of law technology to facilitate student engagement with the programme.
• Managed and successfully implemented clinical and other practical learning programmes.
• Responsible for the hiring, promotion, retention, tenure, dismissal, and salary of all Faculty who hold full-time and visiting appointments in the Law School.

• Taught the history of law, and the implementation law with varied teaching strategies catering to the educational needs of young adults and mature students.
• Monitored students' progress against educational targets.
• Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
• Reported on programme data to support course management.