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Saffiya Badat

London

Summary

LLB Law graduate from SOAS University of London with a strong academic foundation and a keen interest in family law and human rights law. Skilled in legal research, legal analysis and document management. Eager to develop legal advocacy and legal drafting skills. Seeking an entry-level paralegal role to build up practical legal experience within a family law environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Bookseller Volunteer

Oxfam
London
07.2022 - Current
  • Manage till transactions, sort, and categorise book donations and price stock.
  • Assist book donors with Gift Aid registration and promote awareness of Oxfam's mission.
  • Work collaboratively with fellow volunteers to maintain an organised and welcoming environment.

Legal Intern

Democratic Progress Institute
London
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Supported the implementation of ECtHR judgements through comprehensive case file management and legal assistance.
  • Organised and uploaded key case files onto the Institute's internal system, ensuring accurate and accessible documentation.
  • Provided training to fellow interns on document-handling procedures.
  • Gained insights into international human rights law and legal compliance.

Legal Research Intern

Record of Law
Remote
12.2024 - 12.2024
  • Undertook three extensive research tasks, consisting of writing two legal articles and a case summary for publication on the Record of Law platform.
  • Developed strong legal research and analysis skills through utilising legal databases, precisely HeinOnline, JSTOR and Westlaw.
  • Published pieces include:

- "Analysing Freedom of Information Law in the United Kingdom: Examining the Handling of Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests and the Role of the Information Commissioner's Office".

- "The United Kingdom's Failure in Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence".

- A case summary for Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co Ltd.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - LLB Law

SOAS University of London
London
/2021 - /2024

A-Levels -

Winchmore School
London
/2019 - /2021

GCSEs -

Winchmore School
London
/2014 - /2019

Skills

  • Time management
  • Case file organisation
  • Legal research (LexisNexis, Westlaw)
  • Legal Analysis
  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Teamwork

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Intern

Democratic Progress Institute
02.2025 - 04.2025

Legal Research Intern

Record of Law
12.2024 - 12.2024

Bookseller Volunteer

Oxfam
07.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - LLB Law

SOAS University of London
/2021 - /2024

A-Levels -

Winchmore School
/2019 - /2021

GCSEs -

Winchmore School
/2014 - /2019
Saffiya Badat