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Ahmed Shafquat H.

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Lawyer/Social Activist/Academic

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About

I taught A-levels Law for a brief period before moving on to pursuing my Bar Professional Training Course in the UK. Since being called to the Bar, I chose to work in Bangladesh for a year before pursuing an LLM in International Law and Governance with Durham University. My specialty is in Criminal law, Evidence, Jurisprudence and Political-Legal theory. I have also worked as a passionate advocate for social and political causes.

Location

County Durham, England, United Kingdom

Language

English, BANGLA, Hindi, Urdu

Timezone

Asia/Dhaka

Levels

High School
College/University

Education

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

2019 - 2020
LLM, INTERNATIONAL LAW AND GOVERNANCE
FOCUSED ON HUMAN RIGHTS LAW, INTERNATIONAL LAW, GOVERNANCE, FREE SPEECH AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

2013 - 2017
LLB, LAW
FOCUSED ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE, EVIDENCE LAW, COMPANY LAW AND FINANCIAL CRIME

Work Experience

PROBIR NEOGI ANDASSOCIATES

June 2018 - present
PUPIL-LAWYER
Drafted skeleton arguments and applications, Articles of Association, Memorandum of Association, Memorandum of Understanding, Retainers and other contracts. Analysed and summarised briefs and prepared written arguments and case theories for civil, constitutional, criminal and commercial cases. Attended client conferences and provided legal advice Accompanied supervisors to court and assisted them with their case preparation and delivery.

Bangladesh Debate Council

June 2018 - present
External legal advisor
Developed an investigative system and an assessment mechanism for internal sexual harassment claims brought to the Bangladesh Debating Council. Conducted investigations and the interviews in order assess claims against council members.