RIYA SAHIJWANI
Dubai,U.A.E.
Summary
Driven individual with sharp analytical mind, eager to contribute to legal team. Possesses strong research and communication skills, honed through academic achievements and related experiences. Aims to support legal processes and enhance organisational efficiency through dedicated efforts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Intern
Legal Desire
New Delhi, India
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised document review tasks and ensured timely completion of projects.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents for successful court submissions.
- Conducted legal research and drafted official documentation.
- Used online legal databases and digital resources to complete legal due diligence and research case data.
International Student Ambassador
University of Essex International College
Colchester, Essex , United Kingdom
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Fostered relationships between local and international communities through joint social activities, enhancing overall campus culture.
- Facilitated smooth transition for new students by providing comprehensive campus tours.
- Offered personalised advice based on experiences as an international student, helping others navigate similar situations successfully.
- Served as liaison between international students and university staff, ensuring clear communication on both ends.
Co-Coordinator and Content Director
PublicEye Club and RedBeat Magazine
Dubai, U.A.E.
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported managers with administrative tasks to facilitate operations.
- Worked closely with all departments to ensure coordination of activities.
- Coordinated project meetings, documenting key action items and decisions.
- Planned, coordinated, and revised material for publication.
Legal Intern
MIO Law Firm by Abu Baker Salem Advocates and Legal Consultants
Dubai, U.A.E.
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Checked, edited, and published articles in order to ensure error-free work.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Content Writer
Law for You
Dubai, U.A.E.
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project in order to produce copy in line with the creative structure.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error‑free content.
Legal Intern
Legal Desire
New Delhi, India
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
Travel Section Editor
RedBeat Magazine
Dubai, U.A.E.
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project in order to produce copy in line with the creative structure.
- Checked and corrected articles in order to ensure error‑free work.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Planned, coordinated, and revised material for publication.
Department of Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation Intern
Legal Desire
New Delhi, India
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Wrote and edited high quality research papers and visually impactful articles under deadline pressure in an exciting.
- Attended webinars and sessions in order to gain insights in the department of forensic science and criminal investigation.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Founder and Head Coordinator
Green and Tidy
Sharjah , U.A.E.
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Established, communicated, and managed budgets using Excel.
- Coordinated daily administrative operations including collecting required materials like gloves, masks, and waste bags.
- Cultivated and managed a strong administrative team of 13 to achieve the desired result of collecting 600 kgs of recyclable waste.
- Oversaw technical, operational, clerical, and customer service support activities.
Education
LLM - Law
University of Essex
Colchester 09.2024 -
Pre-Master's - Humanities
University of Essex International College
Colchester, Essex 01.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Middlesex University
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 09.2020 - 09.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Humanities
Gems Our Own English High School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 04.2006 - 03.2020
Skills
- Creative and News Writing
- Editing and reviewing
- Coordinating
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Microsoft office
- Computer skills
- Conversational skills
- Project management
Certification
- Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Business Law Clinic Project 01/11/24 - 19/03/24
- DIFC DEC Moot court competition: Junior Respondent, 10/01/22 - 11/30/22
- Let's Break the Chain of COVID-19 Infection Online Course, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, 07/01/21 - 09/30/21
- PredictionX: Omens, Oracles and Prophecies, HarvardX Online course, 04/01/20 - 05/31/20
Languages
English
Native
Hindi
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Legal Intern
Legal Desire
03.2025 - Current
LLM - Law
University of Essex
09.2024 -
International Student Ambassador
University of Essex International College
01.2024 - 08.2024
Pre-Master's - Humanities
University of Essex International College
01.2024 - 08.2024
Co-Coordinator and Content Director
PublicEye Club and RedBeat Magazine
10.2022 - 08.2023
Legal Intern
MIO Law Firm by Abu Baker Salem Advocates and Legal Consultants
05.2022 - 07.2022
Legal Intern
Legal Desire
01.2022 - 05.2022
Travel Section Editor
RedBeat Magazine
10.2021 - 04.2022
Department of Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation Intern
Legal Desire
10.2021 - 11.2021
Content Writer
Law for You
07.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Middlesex University
09.2020 - 09.2023
Founder and Head Coordinator
Green and Tidy
03.2020 - 08.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - Humanities
Gems Our Own English High School
04.2006 - 03.2020
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