Owais Sharif--
http://linkedin.com/in/owais-sharif-0b247216b
CAREER SUMMARY
I am currently working as a Paralegal in a High Street firm based in Birmingham. As a postgraduate student, I
have completed the LLM Legal Practice Course (SQE 1 & 2). I have passed the SQE 1 in the First Attempt. I also
have an undergraduate LLB (Hons) degree, achieving a 2:1 classification. I bring over 12 months of experience
as paralegal in Pakistan where I had the opportunity to work in fast-paced environments.
As a bilingual, I am fluent in Urdu and English and can easily develop meaningful client relationships from diverse
backgrounds. I am a qualified Advocate in Pakistan with over 2 years of experience and I’m now ambitious to
qualify and practice as a Solicitor in the UK.
EDUCATION & ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
The University of Law, Birmingham
L.L.M Legal Practice, SQE 1 & 2
2024 – 2025
Scored in Quintile 1 (overall) in SQE 1 examinations - July 2024 intake;
● Scored in Quintile 1 for Core subjects; (Land Law, Criminal Law and Practice, Dispute Resolution/Litigation,
Wills Intestacy and Probate Administration, Contract Law, Ethics).
● Scored in Quintile 2 for Property Practice and Business Law and Practice.
● Passed the exams in the first attempt.
● Wide knowledge of key practice areas in Criminal, Legal Aid and Civil litigation/Residential and
Commercial/ Residential Conveyancing/International Commercial Trade and Contract Law/Wills, Trusts
and Estate planning.
University of London
L.L.B (Hons), Graduated with a 2:1 (Upper Division)
Secured Distinctions in Foundational LLB Modules;
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Distinction European Union Law (72) and Jurisprudence and Legal Theory (72).
Merits in Company Law (60), Trust Law (60), International Protection of Human Rights (64).
Scores in Level 5 and 6 modules required a high level of Critical thinking, Legal research and Legal
Drafting.
Credo College, Pakistan
GCE A’Levels
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Urdu Language A, Sociology B, Business Studies D
The City School, Pakistan
GCSE O’Levels
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9 Modules – Scored 2A & 2Bs
WORK EXPERIENCE
Paralegal – Kingswood Solicitors, Birmingham, B10 0XE (Feb 2025 – present)
● I am currently working in the firm’s Wills Trusts and Probate, Commercial Leasing, and Immigration
departments.
● Responsibilities include drafting documents, initiating applications and conducting due diligence from the
Land registry, Home office, and HMCTS.
● Litigation responsibilities entail document reviewing, preparing statements of case and settlement
agreements.
● Preparing preliminary legal advices for clients related to Probate and Trusts matters including Inheritance
Tax advises. Simultaneously prepared hearing Bundles for Immigration appeals.
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Working on Live and pre-litigated files, extracting relevant information, drafting witness statements, and
preparing costs related documents.
Lodging Land registry applications for Commercial leasing and prepared planning advice for the clients.
I perform various administrative duties such as file and diary management, initial file supervision and
drafting attendance notes/sending client care letters.
Assisting various clients from diverse backgrounds with linguistic diversity while shadowing their interviews,
preparing their statements, opening and closing files.
ProBono - Real Property Law Clinic, Birmingham
(Dec 2024 – Feb 2025)
● Observed real-time Client interviews pertaining to Property law disputes.
● Prepared attendance notes for the ProBono legal team.
● Conducted research about the relevant legal principles and practical solutions for the Client.
ProBono Team Member - Talbots Law Solicitors, Wolverhampton (Sep 2024-January)
● Worked as a team member on the Legal Factsheet Drafting Project.
● Conducted research for residential buyers and summarised the process of conveyancing.
● Researched about covenants and relevant searches that the Buyers must be aware of.
● Drafted the factsheet about the Buyer’s guide to residential conveyancing.
● Focused on providing information without using legal jargons.
Paralegal - GN Law Associates & Internship at QLS Law firm, Karachi, Pakistan (2021 - 2022).
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Conducted Legal research for Commercial Litigation/Sports and Procurement claims.
Assisted supervising partner in High Court of Sindh, Pakistan.
Clerical duties of keeping records of client’s ID and handling case bundles with efficiency.
My competence and work ethic was appreciated by the firm’s Partners.
CERTIFICATIONS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Norton Rose Fulbright Law Job Simulation (Forage) - December 2024
● Learned the key steps involved in negotiating a joint venture and settlement agreement.
● Reviewed a draft proposed non-disclosure agreement and identified any issues for the client.
● Drafted a summary of key Intellectual Property issues that may arise in the context of a Joint Venture
Agreement/Associated Minority Rights.
Runners-Up of the International Essay Competition, Organized by Lawfied Pakistan, (2022)
● Authored a comprehensive essay examining the intricate relationship between "The New World Order"
and the principles of International Refugee Law.
Runners-Up in L.U.M.S Moot Court Competition, organized by U.N.H.C.R, (2022)
● Lead the team in Mooting Competition related to Public International Law and The Refugee Convention.
● The written and oral submissions included a high level understanding and application of International
Human Rights Conventions and Policies.\
● Invited to adjudge Moot Court competitions at Denning Law School, Karachi and acted as a mentor.
Winner- Pakistan National Moot Court Competition, at Pakistan College of Law (2021)
● Actively Participated in Legal Research and Advocacy for an Intellectual Property and AI related dispute.
● Presented critical arguments to demonstrate the AI systems role in developing patentable inventions.
Quarter finalist - G.D GOENKA Moot Competition, India (2021)
● Effectively lead the team in this Data Privacy, Public International, and International Criminal Liability
related Mooting Competition, funded by the Indian State Department for Law.
