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Diana Eshki

Summary

LLM graduate in International Commercial and Economic Law from SOAS University of London with legal experience spanning international arbitration, litigation, competition law, capital markets, compliance and legal research across the United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Multilingual legal professional fluent in English, French and Arabic, with additional proficiency in Spanish and German. Seeking a trainee solicitor, paralegal or international arbitration role leading toward SQE qualification.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Intern

Baker Mckenzie
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2025.06 - 2025.07
  • Assisted lawyers in litigation, competition law, and capital markets matters.
  • Conducted legal research on Saudi regulatory and commercial law issues.
  • Reviewed legal documents and prepared research notes and memoranda for ongoing matters.
  • Attended internal meetings and observed client-facing legal work in a leading international law firm.

Intern

MadfooatCom
Amman
2024.01 - 2024.08
  • Supported the Compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility departments on regulatory and governance matters.
  • Assisted in reviewing internal policies and compliance procedures.
  • Participated in projects involving corporate responsibility and regulatory compliance.

Event Organiser

Benchmark
Paris
2023.11 - 2023.12
  • Assisted in organising a cultural exhibition hosted by the French Ministry of Culture.
  • Coordinated logistics and stakeholder communications for a large public event.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth event delivery.

Sales Associate

Dior
Paris
2023.03 - 2023.08
  • Delivered a high standard of client service within a luxury retail environment, building and maintaining relationships with an international clientele.
  • Managed client enquiries and personalised requests while ensuring exceptional customer experience.
  • Developed strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, client-facing setting.
  • Collaborated with colleagues across departments to support operational efficiency and achieve commercial objectives.

English Tutor

Speaking Agency
Paris, France
2016.03 - 2023.03

Delivered structured lessons for ages 9 to 17, adapting teaching approaches.

  • Tailored lessons to meet specific learner needs and objectives.
  • Increased confidence in English language use via constant practice and reinforcement methods.

Paralegal and personal assistant in Family Law Firm (volunteer internship)

Cabinet BONTE GALLET
Paris
2020.07 - 2020.08
  • Assisted in preparing divorce petitions and drafting correspondence for judicial proceedings, contributing to case progression.
  • Conducted legal research relating to divorce and family law disputes.
  • Supported client meetings and facilitated case preparation under solicitor supervision, enhancing client engagement.
  • Attended hearings at Palais de Justice, gaining insights into family law proceedings.

Education

Master of Laws (LLM) - General

SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom
2025.01 - 2026.01

Foundation Diploma For Postgraduate Studies -

SOAS, University of London
London
2024.10 - 2025.06

Double major - French Law/ Foreign Law (Common Law)

Université Paris Nanterre
Paris, France

Baccalauréat - science

Lycée Léonard de Vinci
Paris, France

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Legal Drafting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Due Diligence
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Cross-Border Commercial Law
  • Client Relations
  • Multilingual Communication

LANGUAGES

English
Native
French
Native
Arabic
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Nationality

Saudi

Timeline

Intern

Baker Mckenzie
2025.06 - 2025.07

Master of Laws (LLM) - General

SOAS University of London
2025.01 - 2026.01

Foundation Diploma For Postgraduate Studies -

SOAS, University of London
2024.10 - 2025.06

Intern

MadfooatCom
2024.01 - 2024.08

Event Organiser

Benchmark
2023.11 - 2023.12

Sales Associate

Dior
2023.03 - 2023.08

Paralegal and personal assistant in Family Law Firm (volunteer internship)

Cabinet BONTE GALLET
2020.07 - 2020.08

English Tutor

Speaking Agency
2016.03 - 2023.03

Double major - French Law/ Foreign Law (Common Law)

Université Paris Nanterre

Baccalauréat - science

Lycée Léonard de Vinci
Diana Eshki