Pelveshé Mehdi Syed
Luton,Central Bedfordshire
Summary
Dissertation Project: "To what extent is the implementation of international refugee law within the EU tainted with discrimination based on nationality and race?" (2023-2024)
Reviewed and synthesised existing literature on International Refugee Law, EU policies, racial discrimination, and nationality discrimination and critically analysed this to deduce conclusions. This project increased my competence in identifying niches and controversies within academic journals when contrasted against other legal systems of EU Member States. A research framework and methodology was designed, appropriate for investigating the extent of racial and nationality discrimination in the implementation of International Refugee Law, by comparing De Jure law's enshrined in the Refugee Convention versus De Facto practice.
Finally, project management skills were utilised to certify appropriate time was dedicated to researching and analysing International Refugee Law and EU legal frameworks, ensuring varying perspectives from law, sociology, and political science, were integrated into the composition of the final thesis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6065
6065
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Paralegal
Crown Prosecution Service
St Albans, Hertfordshire
02.2025 - Current
- Navigated Crown Court databases such as CMS and CCDCS with proficiently, retrieving relevant information swiftly.
- Met strict deadlines by preparing prosecuting advocates with appropriate legal materials required in advance of court hearings.
- Tasked with covering multiple courtrooms daily, in-person or via Cloud Video Platform (CVP).
- Collaborated with internal parties such as paralegals, court staff and barristers to expedite procedures.
- Liaised with external criminal justice partners like Police, Financial Investigator's and Witness Care Unit to gather information relevant to cases and court proceedings.
- Compiled evidence into jury bundles using Adobe Acrobat for effective use at trial.
- Bridged relations between witnesses, victims, police, and barristers, ensuring clear communication and smooth case progression.
- Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive information via redaction procedures to uphold CPS ethical standards whilst protecting vulnerable victims.
Supermarket Assistant
Waitrose & Partners
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
09.2021 - Current
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile transactions using POS systems.
- Provided service with smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programmes and provided details about key benefits.
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities by 10%.
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
Luton
03.2019 - Current
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions across various subjects to assist in development of stronger learning and studying techniques.
- Ability to communicate amongst people belonging to different backgrounds and ages between 5-18, strengthening confidence and interaction skills whilst consequently enhancing active listening skills.
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
- Managed pupil behaviour and set firm boundaries to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Taught students in person and remotely, through virtual interactions on Zoom.
5-day Coding Challenge
Code Institute
Remote
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Gained foundational knowledge in HTML to create website structures, including headings, paragraphs, and images.
- Learned to use CSS for manipulating fonts, colours, and layouts, enhancing visual appeal and responsiveness of websites across different devices.
- Developed analytical skills by breaking down coding tasks systematically, solving issues step by step to ensure website functionality.
- Advanced precision skills necessary for coding, ensuring website accuracy and functionality by identifying and correcting errors.
Commercial Law Job Simulation - Internship
Slaughter & May
Remote
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Familiarised with transactions like Commercial Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Venture Capital through research and reviewing legal principles.
- Strengthened Identification and Error Spotting skills.
- New skills developed were in areas of Proofreading, Technology, Note-taking and Pitching.
- Advanced research skills by reviewing takeovers, codes, and legal principles, and applied findings in client pitches.
- Developed client-pitching skills by drafting proposals showcasing firm’s expertise, highlighting relevant deals to build trust.
- Prepared a decision tree addressing business problems, ensuring clarity and compliance with legislation.
Treasurer
SOAS Ahlulbayt Society
London
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared and submitted budgets and financial statements to Student's Union.
- Managed society's budget using Microsoft Excel, enhancing accounting and tech skills.
- Forecasted event costs, calculated revenues, and projected profits from ticket sales.
- Provided regular financial updates in committee meetings to support event planning.
- Conducted competitor analysis of other societies to adapt operations accordingly.
- Facilitate communication between committee and Student's Union for society functionality.
UK Commercial Law Virtual Learning Programme
White & Case
Remote
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed new skills relating to Corporate Governance Drafting and participating in Transaction Project Management tasks delegated.
- Introduced to Debt Facility Review, preparing and delivering presentations, and drafting letters and prospectuses.
- Developed understanding of cross-border transactions and produced transaction structure charts illustrating contractual relationships and fund flows.
- Enhanced public speaking and presentation skills by delivering a talk on mitigation strategies surrounding counter-party credit risk.
- Strengthened analytical skills through evaluating credit enhancements, letters of credit, guarantees, and penalty clauses.
Charity Shop Volunteer
Oxfam Charity Shop
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers, enhancing teamwork skills and adapting communication styles to form new connections for greater good of local community.
- Maintained clean, tidy storefronts for good first impressions and increased footfall.
- Cultivated customer service and salesmanship skills.
- Managed donations, sorted stock, and maintained shop presentation, demonstrating multitasking and attention to detail.
- Gained insights into ethical business practices, sustainability, and broader impact of corporate decisions on local communities and the environment.
Education
LLB - Law
SOAS University of London
London 10/2021 - 07.2024
A-Levels -
The Princess Helena College
Hertfordshire 09/2018 - 08.2020
GCSEs -
The Princess Helena College
Hertfordshire 09/2013 - 08.2018
Skills
- Rapport building
- Organisational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Research
- Complaint management
- Customer Service
- Risk Assessing
- Negotiation
- Litigation support
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Multilingual - English, Urdu and Punjabi
- Conversational proficiencies - French and Arabic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Crown Prosecution Service
02.2025 - Current
5-day Coding Challenge
Code Institute
10.2024 - 10.2024
Commercial Law Job Simulation - Internship
Slaughter & May
10.2023 - 10.2023
Treasurer
SOAS Ahlulbayt Society
10.2023 - 04.2024
UK Commercial Law Virtual Learning Programme
White & Case
08.2023 - 08.2023
Supermarket Assistant
Waitrose & Partners
09.2021 - Current
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
03.2019 - Current
Charity Shop Volunteer
Oxfam Charity Shop
07.2018 - 08.2018
LLB - Law
SOAS University of London
10/2021 - 07.2024
A-Levels -
The Princess Helena College
09/2018 - 08.2020
GCSEs -
The Princess Helena College
09/2013 - 08.2018