Shahad Madani
York,England
Summary
Ambitious student with experience in legal research and client support. Skilled in analysing contracts and providing practical advice. Committed to applying academic knowledge in a professional legal setting while continuously developing essential legal skills.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Contract Checking Volunteer
YLS Legal Clinic Housing Hub
York
2025.01 - 2026.03
- Review 6-8 private housing contracts weekly, assessing for unfair or ambiguous terms under advisor supervision
- Provided clear, practical advice to over 100 students, including many international tenants
- Applied legal knowledge to explain rights, obligations, and dispute-resolution options
- Strengthened analytical and client-facing skills through case-by-case contract interpretation
- Managed workload effectively to ensure timely completion of assignments.
Legal intern
Schneider Electric NextGen Summer internship Program - Legal Intern
Dubai
2025.06 - 2025.08
- Reviewed and analysed high-value oil and gas contracts to identify potential legal risks.
- Created concise summaries of complex clauses, facilitating better understanding for stakeholders.
- Enhanced efficiency of contract reviews by 15% through coordinating with compliance teams.
- Gained hands-on experience in corporate, commercial, and international contract law
International Student Ambassador
University of York
York
2025.10 - Current
- Organised orientation programmes to ease integration of foreign students into the UK education system.
- Worked closely with marketing department on promotional materials targeting foreign markets, leading to greater brand recognition overseas.
- Collaborated effectively with other student ambassadors to host successful open days for prospective students.
- Promoted cultural diversity by organising international festivals and events.
- Delivered pre-departure briefings to around 20 future students, sharing practical insights on living in the UK and helping them prepare for common challenges (housing, budgeting, transport, and adjusting to UK study expectations)
Volunteer
IDAS
York
2026.03 - Current
- Ensured caller safety by diligently following hotline protocols.
- Collaborated closely with hotlines team members, sharing insights and strategies during debriefings.
- Completed 5 training sessions on sensitivity and emotional intelligence to strengthen counselling skills and hotline procedure knowledge.
- Established network of resources for providing immediate relief to victims, including temporary accommodation and financial aid.
- Extended compassionate listening ear to clients' stories of trauma, validating their experiences and feelings.
Latham & Watkins White Collar Defense & Investigations Virtual Experience Program
- 2025.06
- Completed fraud investigation simulation, developing document-review and evidence-evaluation strategies
- Drafted witness interview questions and calculated potential sentencing outcomes using guidelines
- Enhanced understanding of investigative procedures, data management, and case preparation
Education
LLB - Law
University of York
York 2024.09 -
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) -
Gems Wellington international School Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2022.08 - 2024.06
GCSEs -
Gems Wellington international School Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2020.08 - 2022.06
Skills
- Critical thinking and emotional intelligence
- Leadership and communication
- Reliability and teamwork
- Calmness under pressure
- Research proficiency
- Problem-solving skills
- Organisational skills
LANGUAGES
English
Arabic
CONTACT
- +971506817104
- Shahad.mdni@gmail.com
- York, England & Dubai, UAE
PROGRAMS
- Westlaw UK Advanced Certification
- Westlaw International Certification
- Westlaw
- CSF Young Leadership Program
- Harvard Model Congress San Francisco
Certification
Westlaw UK Advanced Certification
Westlaw International Certification
CSF Young Leadership Program - Harvard Model Congress San
Francisco
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
IDAS
2026.03 - Current
International Student Ambassador
University of York
2025.10 - Current
Legal intern
Schneider Electric NextGen Summer internship Program - Legal Intern
2025.06 - 2025.08
Contract Checking Volunteer
YLS Legal Clinic Housing Hub
2025.01 - 2026.03
LLB - Law
University of York
2024.09 -
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) -
Gems Wellington international School Dubai
2022.08 - 2024.06
GCSEs -
Gems Wellington international School Dubai
2020.08 - 2022.06
Latham & Watkins White Collar Defense & Investigations Virtual Experience Program
- 2025.06