SALIHA SHAH
Final Year Law Student, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)- |
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[LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salihashah/]
PROFILE SUMMARY
I am a motivated and detail-oriented final-year law student at the National University of
Sciences and Technology (NUST), with strong academic performance and diverse legal
internship experience in public, litigation, and corporate law. Adept at legal research, writing,
and case preparation with a strong passion for justice and public service. Proven leadership
and teamwork through moot courts, teaching, and volunteering roles. Actively seeking an
entry-level position in a legal firm or department.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
(Expected Graduation: June 2025)
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CGPA: 3.4
Final Year Thesis: Navigating the Deepfake Dilemma in Pakistan
Electives: Law of Taxation, Banking Laws, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property
Law
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Legal Intern – Ministry of Law and Justice, Islamabad
June 2024 – September 2024
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Researched amendments in Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order and relevant case laws.
Prepared briefs on temporary injunctions and consular assistance for foreign
nationals.
Analyzed High Court’s authority to amend statutory rules without federal cabinet
consultation.
Volunteered at Laws of Pakistan Cell to proofread and update Acts of Parliament on
Pakistan Code.
Legal Intern – Office of the Additional Attorney General, Islamabad High Court
July 2024 (6 Weeks)
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Conducted research on intra-court appeals in Habeas Corpus cases.
Attended full bench hearings on contempt proceedings.
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Analyzed international interception laws and writ maintainability against the Election
Commission.
Studied cases and laws related to enforced disappearances in Pakistan.
Legal Intern – HaiderMota & Co.
January 2025 (2 Weeks)
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Studied the Companies Act, 2017 and corporate litigation strategies.
Assisted in preparing case documents for Messrs Tanveer Cotton Mills vs Summit
Bank (Pvt.) Ltd.
Teacher Assistant – School of Law, NUST
October 2024 – Present
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Marked attendance, compiled marks, checked quizzes, and assisted in project design.
Researched and compiled six ICJ cases for third-year students' research projects.
Volunteer Teacher – Qalam Movement
November 2021 – March 2023
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Taught mathematics to underprivileged street children for two years.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Moot Court Competitions
• Willem C. Vis Moot (Researcher – Represented NUST)
• 1st & 2nd Intra-NUST Moot Court Competitions (Speaker)
• Lords National Moot (Speaker)
• GIKI National Moot (Speaker)
Leadership & Volunteering
• Director Publications – NUST Law Society
• Girl Guide – All Pakistan Girl Guides Association
• Participant – Mayar Women Expedition Camp (Youth Impact)
AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
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Best Researcher Award – Lords National Moot
3rd Position – Lords National Moot (Letter of Acknowledgment)
Certificate of Completion – 3-Month Summer Course on Commercial Arbitration
(CLDP)
Certificate – 3-Day International Humanitarian Law Course (ICRC)
Camporee Certificate – 4-Day Camp (Girl Guides Association)
SKILLS
Legal Research & Writing | MS Office Suite | Advocacy & Oral Argument
Document Review & Proofreading | Analytical Reasoning | Team Collaboration
