Zainab Mubarak
London,Greater London
Summary
Bilingual professional with strong time management and teamwork skills, developed through balancing an LLM with part-time work and law clinic commitments. Exceptional client service abilities demonstrated through marketing experience, ensuring clear communication and positive interactions. Proven track record of maintaining top academic performance while managing complex legal casework within the Innocence Project. Fluent in Urdu and English, with intermediate proficiency in Spanish, Hindi, and Punjabi, targeting a career as a trainee solicitor in employment, immigration, and dispute resolution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mentee
United Nations Mentoring Scheme
Bristol
2025.11 - 2026.03
- Assist in monthly meetings with a senior field assistant at UNHCR to gain insights into UN careers.
- Engage in discussions about professional development and career pathways in the UN.
- Observe daily responsibilities of the mentor as a qualified lawyer in UNHCR.
Student advisor
University Law Clinic
2025.09 - 2026.03
- Assisted community members in drafting 5 legal documents/correspondence for employment/council-tax matters.
- Supported clients with individual legal issues through in-person and online consultations.
- Coordinated meetings, recorded minutes, and provided researched solutions after supervisor consultation.
Retail assistant
Natural History Museum
2024.06 - 2026.03
- Assisted customers with cash transactions and product inquiries.
- Provided support in maintaining a positive shopping environment.
- Engaged with diverse individuals, including families and groups, to ensure satisfaction.
- Supported team members for improved operational efficiency.
- Stayed updated on current promotions and new products to provide accurate information to customers.
- Boosted sales through suggestive selling techniques.
Internship
Khans Solicitors LLP
2024.12 - 2025.01
- Contributed to the successful processing of skilled-worker visa applications through effective collaboration with the managing partner.
- Enhanced documentation quality for immigration cases, demonstrating thorough research skills.
- Improved ability to perform under pressure, resulting in the timely submission of essential documents.
Team leader
Innocence Project
2023.09 - 2025.07
- Acted as Team Leader on the Cardiff University Innocence Project, addressing complex miscarriage of justice cases.
- Coordinated case strategies and supervised research efforts to ensure effective progression of matters.
- Reviewed extensive case materials to identify potential grounds for appeal and assess evidential and procedural issues.
- Strengthened organisational and communication skills by managing correspondence and collaborating with team members.
- Produced detailed case summaries and structured timelines to clarify case facts for team understanding.
- Assigned weekly tasks to team members and organised meetings for discussion, ensuring all tasks were proofread before database upload. Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
International events coordinator
Porsche Club Great Britain magazine
2018.01 - 2026.03
- Oversaw organisation of international events for Porsche enthusiasts.
Cultivated discussions and networking opportunities among community members.
Enhanced event logistics to improve attendee satisfaction and engagement.
Brand ambassador
The Meraki Organisation
2022.05 - 2023.06
- Coached new starters in delivering exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in creating positive experiences for customers.
- Supported team members in understanding company products.
Assigning tutors
Tutoring agency
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Facilitated educational programmes aimed at uplifting children from low socio-economic backgrounds and immigrant families.
- Spearheaded lesson plan creation, ensuring they met the requirements of various learners.
- Cultivated strong communication skills while managing responsibilities associated with teaching young children.
- Encouraged open communication during sessions, enhancing comfort levels and participation rates.
- Offered homework assistance, bolstering understanding of classroom topics.
Education
Undergraduate LLB - Law
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2022.09 - 2025.06
A level -
Fortismere Sixth Form
London 2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
Secondary School
2015.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Time Management – Balanced a demanding LLM with part-time work, a UN mentorship scheme, and university law clinic commitments
- Teamwork – Strong collaborative skills developed through sales experience, including leading high-performing teams to improve overall results
- Client/Customer Service – Marketing experience delivering clear communication and positive client interactions
- Public Speaking – Delivered presentations across multiple offices as part of a structured six-stage development programme
- Bilingual – Fluent in Urdu and English Also intermediate in Spanish, Hindi and Punjabi
- Working Under Pressure – Maintained a First in my final undergraduate year while leading the Innocence Project, managing tight deadlines, supervising work, and producing high-quality legal outputs in time-sensitive cases
- Organised - Managed complex legal casework within the Innocence Project, including coordinating team tasks, structuring case files, and maintaining clear timelines to support potential appeals
Personal interests and hobbies
In my spare time I'm actively engaged in my musical ability. I am skilled up to grade 7 in guitar and play violin, bass and piano in my spare time., I also enjoy physical activities such as swimming. I am also currently part of my school's POC (people of colour) society in which we are consistently discovering ways to embrace diversity, in a very ethnically homogenous school, and improve BAME attainment.
Volunteer Experience
Cancer research charity, Volunteer, Muswell Hill, 2019-03, 2019-12, I spent a brief 6 months working at the Cancer Research UK charity shop in Muswell Hill alongside my GCSEs. my role involved:, Serving as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee., Working in collaboration with other team members to achieve success., raising money for cancer research, Customer service
Training
- Slaughter and May Explore Law Job Simulation on Forage - October 2025
- Completed a job simulation rotating between four different practice areas at Slaughter and May.
- Wrote an attendance note summarising a call between Slaughter and May, the client, and their banking advisor.
- Assisted with due diligence by reviewing emails and raising related concerns.
- Wrote a short letter to the opposing law firm for the Disputes team.
Certification
- Westlaw UK Advanced Certification in legal research - Oct 2025
- Lexis+ UK Legal Research advanced certification - completed 15th Oct 2025
- Slaughter and May - Explore Law Job Simulation Certificate of Completion October 15th, 2025
References
- Andre, Warner, Managing director at The Meraki Organisation - kate@merakiorganisation.co.uk, 07707716457
- Shahid, Khan - sdkhan@khans-solicitors.co.uk
- A.norgate@nhm.ac.uk - Natural History Museum
- Diego Acosta Arcarazo - Migration Professor at the University of Bristol - d.acosta@bristol.ac.uk
- Athina Koutsochera - Senior Field Assistant at the UNHCR - Mentor - koutsoch@unhcr.org, +30 6973317034
Timeline
Mentee
United Nations Mentoring Scheme
2025.11 - 2026.03
Student advisor
University Law Clinic
2025.09 - 2026.03
Internship
Khans Solicitors LLP
2024.12 - 2025.01
Retail assistant
Natural History Museum
2024.06 - 2026.03
Team leader
Innocence Project
2023.09 - 2025.07
Undergraduate LLB - Law
Cardiff University
2022.09 - 2025.06
Brand ambassador
The Meraki Organisation
2022.05 - 2023.06
A level -
Fortismere Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.06
Assigning tutors
Tutoring agency
2020.09 - 2021.08
International events coordinator
Porsche Club Great Britain magazine
2018.01 - 2026.03
GCSEs -
Secondary School
2015.09 - 2020.06