Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Sheikh Humza

Nottingham

Summary

I come from a place where the law was not just studied — it was survived.
Curfews, shutdowns and suspended rights shaped my earliest understanding of power and its limits.

I learned early that protest shakes the moment, but writing reshapes the system.
That is why my path leads to the Bar: to argue with precision, not volume; to reform with reasoning, not unrest.

My work, in welfare, representation, outreach and legal assistance — rests on one principle:
the pen and the paper remain the most disciplined instruments of change.

I study law to understand the machinery, to question its logic and to one day rebuild the parts that fail those who depend on it most.
Becoming a barrister is not an ambition of status, but of responsibility, to articulate what many feel but cannot frame and to turn lived experience into lawful argument.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Course Rep

Students Union, University of Nottingham
Nottingham
11.2025 - Current

Elected Course Representative for the School of Law, responsible for gathering student feedback, identifying academic issues and presenting them to faculty in structured, solution-driven form. Developed experience in representing collective concerns, negotiating improvements and supporting academic policy discussions.

Welfare officer

Students Union, University of Nottingham
Nottingham
10.2025 - Current

Elected Welfare Officer responsible for supporting student wellbeing, managing concerns confidentially and directing students to appropriate services. Trained in active listening and bystander intervention and regularly engaged with diverse student groups to identify issues and develop practical, policy-aligned solutions.

Legal & Administrative Assistant

Local Advocate’s Office (Kashmir)
Srinagar, India
07.2025 - 09.2025

Gained early exposure to legal practice by assisting an advocate with administrative tasks. Helped organise case files, observed client meetings, prepared notes and managed document sorting. This experience has strengthened my interest in public and criminal law and gave me real insight into how legal issues affect everyday people.

Community Policy & Outreach Coordinator

Khanyar Community Public Outreach cell
Srinagar, India
06.2023 - 08.2025

Assisted local community leaders with grassroots engagement, collecting public concerns and helping prepare briefing notes on issues such as education access, youth development and welfare schemes. Supported coordination of small community meetings, drafted summaries of citizen feedback and observed how local governance decisions impact daily life. This role has strengthened my understanding of public issues, improved my communication skills, and deepened my commitment to public law and policy.

AI Research & Business Intern

NEXA Tech Innovations
Kuala Lumpur
12.2023 - 05.2024

Worked alongside the research and business team on AI-related projects. Supported data organisation, user-testing and preliminary research for client presentations. Assisted with preparing briefing notes, analysing market demand for AI tools, and helping the team refine product features. Improved analytical thinking, problem-solving and familiarity with emerging technologies.

Business & Marketing Advisor

Kashmir Sunsilk Pvt. Ltd.
Srinagar
07.2021 - 10.2023

Advised on marketing strategy, branding and product positioning for a growing business. Assisted with customer communication, researched market trends, provided feedback on promotional campaigns and supported decision-making around sales, outreach and online presence. Developed early business judgment and communication skills through direct involvement in daily operations.

Vice President

Jammu & Kashmir Students’ Association (JKSA)
Srinagar, India
05.2023 - 05.2023

Served as the youngest Vice Presidents of the J&K Students’ Association, contributing to student welfare, outreach and public engagement across the region. Coordinated youth programmes, represented student concerns to community leaders and helped prepare awareness material on education, welfare schemes, and policy issues affecting young people. Developed strong skills in leadership, communications and stakeholder engagement, and gained early exposure to political decision-making and advocacy.

Education

Bachelors of LAW

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, United Kingdom
09.2025 -

Diploma of Higher Education - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Nexus International School Malaysia
Putrajaya, Malaysia
08.2023 - 07.2025

GCSEs - Secondary Education (Class 10)

Burn Hall School
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
03.2010 - 03.2023

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Critical thinking
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Resilience
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Public speaking
  • Creative thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Professionalism & Integrity

Affiliations

  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Debating
  • Community Service
  • Passionate about reading public law, criminal law and political philosophy.
  • Explorer

Accomplishments

    I have consistently demonstrated strong academic performance and leadership throughout my schooling and IB years. At Burn Hall School, I earned multiple Merit Certificates, securing top positions in academic distinction and being recognised for exemplary conduct and moral character. I later completed the IB Bilingual Diploma, balancing rigorous coursework with leadership roles such as Head Boy (Burn Hall) and Head of the Food Council (Nexus International School). I further strengthened my academic and advocacy profile through organising in multiple MUN's, selection for the Bar Pathways Mentoring Scheme and my current roles as Welfare Officer and Course Representative at the University of Nottingham School of Law. These accomplishments reflect sustained academic excellence, discipline, and a commitment to public service.

Certification

My portfolio includes a wide range of certificates highlighting community service, sports, leadership, and personal development. These include:
• Certificates of Merit and Distinction from Burn Hall School
• Appreciation awards for service at the RKK Orphanage
• Kashmir Super League participation & Emerging Player Award
• Certificates from the J&K Sports Council for summer coaching & athletic discipline
• Karate support certificate (Asian Shito-Ryu Association)
• Volunteering certificate for Blessing Kashmir blood donation camp
• Appreciation certificates from Nexus Boarding
• Participation and recognition awards for community events such as Road to Give
These certificates collectively demonstrate versatility, leadership, resilience and consistent engagement across academics, service, sport, and community development.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
urdu
Proficient (C2)
Kashmiri
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Timeline

Senior Course Rep

Students Union, University of Nottingham
11.2025 - Current

Welfare officer

Students Union, University of Nottingham
10.2025 - Current

Bachelors of LAW

University of Nottingham
09.2025 -

Legal & Administrative Assistant

Local Advocate’s Office (Kashmir)
07.2025 - 09.2025

AI Research & Business Intern

NEXA Tech Innovations
12.2023 - 05.2024

Diploma of Higher Education - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Nexus International School Malaysia
08.2023 - 07.2025

Community Policy & Outreach Coordinator

Khanyar Community Public Outreach cell
06.2023 - 08.2025

Vice President

Jammu & Kashmir Students’ Association (JKSA)
05.2023 - 05.2023

Business & Marketing Advisor

Kashmir Sunsilk Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 10.2023

GCSEs - Secondary Education (Class 10)

Burn Hall School
03.2010 - 03.2023
Sheikh Humza