Tasfia Sultana Farah
Colchester,Essex
Summary
Law graduate and MA Criminology student at the University of Essex with experience in legal assistance, academic research support, and community-focused volunteering. Skilled in legal research, criminological analysis, risk assessment, and safeguarding awareness, with a strong ethical foundation and attention to detail. Experienced in working within interdisciplinary teams and fast-paced environments, with a professional and reflective approach to supporting vulnerable individuals, research integrity, and evidence-based decision-making.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Volunteer
EssexLab
Colchester, Essex
2025.11 - Current
Assist in running behavioural and social science research studies by helping recruit participants, set up experiments, and record data. Demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and teamwork in a
fastpaced academic environment.
Volunteer
Citizen Foundation
Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka
2024.11 - Current
Supported community projects through outreach and event coordination. Collaborated with teams to promote social welfare and sustainability initiatives.
Legal Assistant
Medi Heaven
Mipur DOHS, Dhaka
2024.08 - 2025.03
Drafted legal documents and contracts; advised on corporate compliance. Supported case preparation and legal research under senior counsel.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of Essex
Colchester 2025.10 -
LLB (Hons.) - Law
Bangladesh University of Professionals
Dhaka, Bangladesh 2020.01 - 2023.12
Skills
- Legal Research
- Case Analysis
- Report Writing
- Data Interpretation
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical Reasoning
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical judgement
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Verbal communication
Affiliations
- Interest in crime, justice, and public policy
- Volunteering and community engagement
- Creative writing and storytelling
- Digital media and video editing
- Gaming, with a focus on strategy and problem-solving
Certification
- National Skill Standard Basic Course in Caregiving (Child & Older Adults) – Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB), 360 hours (6 months), 2025
Certified training in personal care, hygiene, mobility support, basic health and safety, communication, emotional support, nutrition awareness, and safe caregiving practices. - Elementary French Language Course (A1) – Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), 2022
Certified foundational training in basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and introductory spoken communication.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Mentor Commendation – iTeams Cybersecurity Innovation Programme (University of Essex, 2025): Recognised by programme mentor for professionalism, calm leadership, teamwork, and high-quality analytical contribution during an industry-led cybersecurity challenge.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
EssexLab
2025.11 - Current
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of Essex
2025.10 -
Volunteer
Citizen Foundation
2024.11 - Current
Legal Assistant
Medi Heaven
2024.08 - 2025.03
LLB (Hons.) - Law
Bangladesh University of Professionals
2020.01 - 2023.12