Soraya Fawzi Skinner
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Enthusiastic post-graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) and currently obtaining a Masters of Law (LLM Legal Practice SQE 1 and 2). Energetic individual with strong interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills. Presently pursuing entry-level position to build valuable experience. History of completing work to a high standard, meeting strict deadlines and demonstrating excellent attention to detail. Key strengths include communication skills, approachable personality and a strong desire to learn, as well as being highly adaptable and quick to learn new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Sales Intern
Urbannest AE
Dubai, UAE
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Analysed market trends to advise clients on realistic property prices, enhancing sale opportunities.
- Maintained detailed record of sales activities and compared trends to identify underserved areas and opportunities for improvement.
- Monitored competitors through multi-channel research strategies to best capitalise on market gaps or anticipate changes in customer interests.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans for new property listings to increase visibility.
Legal intern
Nissan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Intern for in-house Counsel with Nissan Middle East.
- Prepared legal briefings on the New Commercial Agency Laws in the UAE.
- Prepared legal briefings on the use of foreign law in arbitral proceedings.
- Reviewed contracts from Suppliers and their suggested amendments and provided counter arguments and alternative suggestions where necessary.
Tutor of English
Private companies
Online
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Planned educational English lessons such as book readings, grammar, spelling and language lessons.
- Successfully adapted teaching methods according to situations, topics and age groups.
- Helped students build confidence within struggling topics by celebrating successes and motivating students throughout lessons.
- Conducted student assessments to determine improvements required and development achieved, reporting findings to teachers.
Work experience
Pinsent Masons
London, Greater London
08.2019 - 09.2019
- I assisted my supervisors with their Pro Bono work, which included thorough research and developing a deeper understanding of different areas of law.
- Carried out research tasks which developed my understanding of different software formats as well as using multiple tools to carry out said research.
- Developed a deeper understanding of the etiquette required within a courtroom.
- Acted as lead respondent in an mock employment tribunal. this required me to establish my arguments beforehand, having to look into different laws and acts within the realm of employment law.
Head of Law & Politics Society
Jumeirah College
Dubai
- Arranged weekly meetings with tasks and activities as well as different debate discussions.
- Organised speeches for younger years to encourage them to pursue politics A-level.
- Had to be up to date with current affairs and changes in the political climate in the US and UK.
- Led debates as well as coming up with new and engaging debate topics every week.
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Wellington International School
Dubai
- Closely monitored student progress to assess areas for development and extra support required.
- Quickly built strong, long-lasting relationships with students to obtain extensive knowledge on individual needs and struggles.
- Effectively managed class behaviour through positive reinforcement and explicit instruction.
- Worked with a special educational needs student to provide extra attention and support.
- Developed a deeper understanding of the different requirements necessary for children with special educational needs
Education
Master of Arts - LLM Legal Practice
University of Law
London, UK2026
Bachelor of Laws With Honours in Law - Law (LLB)
University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon2024
A-Levels -
Jumeirah college
Dubai2020
GCSEs -
Jumeirah College
DubaiSkills
- Contract drafting
- Contract review
- Paralegal support
- Research and analysis
- Data entry
- Legal file maintenance
- Strong public speaker
- Oral argument
- Case interpretation
- Journey logging
- Reviewing contracts
- Negotiation skills
Certification
- In progress; Qualified mediator (Accredited via International Mediation Institute (IMI), the Civil Mediation Council (CMC), and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb))
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Jumeirah College Debate Championship
Hobbies and interests
- Padel tennis
- Cycling
- Badminton
- Avid reader
- Charity work (volunteering)
Timeline
Real Estate Sales Intern
Urbannest AE
01.2026 - 04.2026
Legal intern
Nissan
11.2024 - 01.2025
Tutor of English
Private companies
09.2021 - 04.2022
Work experience
Pinsent Masons
08.2019 - 09.2019
Head of Law & Politics Society
Jumeirah College
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Wellington International School
Bachelor of Laws With Honours in Law - Law (LLB)
University of Exeter
A-Levels -
Jumeirah college
GCSEs -
Jumeirah College
Master of Arts - LLM Legal Practice
University of Law