Md Mazibul A Hemal

Completed PgDL Law Conversion at University of Law; currently pursuing Bar Practice Course with goal of qualifying as a barrister in 2027. Focused on criminal, family, and immigration law, emphasising advocacy, procedural fairness, and access to justice. Previous experience in financial services as an FSA-regulated consultant and banker, developing expertise in compliance, client advisory, and problem-solving in regulated environments. Additional skills in SEO enhance commercial awareness and analytical capabilities, alongside ongoing qualification as an Immigration Advice Authority regulated adviser.

The Chambers of David James Dunne, 

Liverpool — Mini-Pupillage 

Liverpool, England | April 2026

• Shadowed a public access barrister during County Court possession proceedings.
• Observed hearings involving both litigants in person and legally represented parties.
• Reviewed pleadings, witness statements, and supporting documentary evidence.
• Developed practical understanding of civil litigation procedure and courtroom advocacy.
• Observed courtroom management, advocacy techniques, and procedural conduct within the County Court.
• Gained insight into legal preparation, evidential presentation, and client representation.

Skills Developed

Civil Procedure • Courtroom Observation • Legal Research • Court Reporting 

• Legal Documentation • Advocacy Observation • Professional Conduct • Courtroom Decorum

The Chambers of F Khan, London — Mini-Pupillage 

London, England | September 2025

• Observed a taxi licensing appeal hearing against a local authority at Sefton Magistrates’ Court.
• Shadowed counsel during regulatory and licensing proceedings.
• Gained practical exposure to oral advocacy, appellate submissions, and judicial decision-making.
• Developed understanding of licensing law, procedural fairness, and regulatory hearings.
• Observed courtroom advocacy, legal argument structure, and professional courtroom etiquette.

Skills Developed

Regulatory Law • Licensing Proceedings • Oral Advocacy Observation 

• Legal Analysis • Courtroom Procedure • Professional Ethics

Liverpool Crown Court — Sexual Assault Trial Observation 

Liverpool, England | 9 March 2026

• Observed contested criminal proceedings involving allegations of sexual assault.
• Witnessed examination and cross-examination of witnesses within an active Crown Court trial.
• Developed understanding of evidential presentation, courtroom advocacy, and criminal trial procedure.
• Observed judicial case management, witness handling, and advocacy techniques utilised by counsel.
• Gained practical insight into courtroom professionalism, criminal litigation strategy, and procedural fairness.

Liverpool Crown Court — Sentencing Hearing Observation

Liverpool, England | 5 May 2026

• Observed sentencing proceedings relating to conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to commit burglary offences.
• Witnessed mitigation submissions and judicial sentencing considerations following guilty pleas.
• Developed understanding of criminal sentencing principles and custodial sentencing procedure.
• Gained exposure to criminal advocacy, mitigation strategy, and judicial reasoning within Crown Court proceedings.

• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Immigration Law
• Advocacy
• Access to Justice
• Public Law & Regulatory Proceedings