Rimjim Fatima Shakir
London,Essex
Summary
High 2:1 LLB (Hons) Law graduate with practical legal experience gained through a research internship at barristers’ chambers, work at an immigration law firm and volunteering at a pro bono law clinic. Skilled in legal research, case preparation, client management and legal drafting. Currently undertaking the Bar Training Course, with a particular interest in practising in public international law and criminal law, while remaining open to exploring other areas of practice.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Office Secretary
RMS Immigration Ltd
London
09.2025 - Current
- Manage daily office administration, including scheduling client appointments, managing Immigration Advisers diaries, and handling high-volume correspondence.
- Serve as first point of contact for clients, providing professional reception services and directing enquiries with sensitivity to confidentiality.
- Proofread, legal documents, applications, and client correspondence to ensure accuracy and compliance with IAA standards.
- Organise and maintain client files, both digital and physical, ensuring data protection and GDPR compliance.
- Coordinate communication between Legal advisors, clients, and external bodies such as the Home Office and Immigration Tribunals
Research Intern (Student Internship)
Garden Court Chambers
London
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Conducting legal research across case law, legislation, and policy materials.
- Produced research summaries and analytical notes to support barristers in case preparation and legal argument development.
- Developed practical understanding of legal practice through exposure to ongoing cases and chambers-based legal work.
Legal Pro-Bono Volunteer
SOAS University of London
London
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted at the SOAS Law Clinic in immigration detention and deportation matters, supporting clients seeking immigration bail for individuals detained pending removal.
- Conducted legal research on immigration detention, deportation, and bail procedures, particularly in cases involving revoked immigration status following criminal convictions.
- Prepared case materials, evidence bundles, and supporting documentation for bail applications in collaboration with Wilson LLP.
- Supported advocacy efforts aimed at ensuring fair treatment, procedural fairness, and due process for immigration detainees. Worked closely with solicitors and caseworkers to analyse client circumstances, identify relevant legal issues, and assist in case preparation
Education
Bar Vocational Studies with LLM
City St Georges, University of London
01-2027
High 2:1 - LLB (Hons)
SOAS University of London
01-2026
A-Levels -
Beal High School
01-2023
GCSEs -
Beal High School
Skills
- Legal research - Strong legal research skills, with experience navigating legal databases such as LexisNexis to locate and analyse relevant case law, legislation and academic commentary Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience producing clear, well-organised research notes and presenting legal findings effectively
- Languages - Proficient in several languages, with experience interpreting for clients while working at the SOAS Law Clinic, facilitating clear communication between clients and legal advisers
- Advocacy – Participated in Model United Nations conferences and am currently undertaking extensive advocacy training as part of the Bar Training Course
- Client Management – Developed strong client management and communication skills while working as an Office Secretary at RMS Immigration Ltd, including liaising with clients, managing enquiries and maintaining professional client relationships
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Urdu
Upper Intermediate
B2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Research Intern (Student Internship)
Garden Court Chambers
02.2026 - 04.2026
Legal Pro-Bono Volunteer
SOAS University of London
10.2025 - 03.2026
Office Secretary
RMS Immigration Ltd
09.2025 - Current
Bar Vocational Studies with LLM
City St Georges, University of London
High 2:1 - LLB (Hons)
SOAS University of London
A-Levels -
Beal High School
GCSEs -
Beal High School