Ruqayya Kalsoom
Legal Adviser (Aston Law Clinic) at Aston Law School- Claim this Profile
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Pashto Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Lexis+ UK Practical Guidance Certification
LexisNexis UKFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Internship Experience UK - Commercial Law (Certificate of Participation)
Bright NetworkJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Legal Cheek Spring 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme (Certificate of Participation)
Legal CheekApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2021 (Certificate of Participation)
Legal CheekDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Westlaw UK - Advanced Certification
Thomson ReutersDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Westlaw UK - Basic Certification
Thomson ReutersDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
The Legal Cheek Summer 2021 Virtual Vacation Scheme (Certificate of Participation)
Legal CheekJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate for IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise
Robust ITJun, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Aston Law School
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Adviser (Aston Law Clinic)
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Citizens Advice
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Gateway Adviser
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Aston University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Secretary of Aston Law Society
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May 2022 - Present
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Student Representative
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Super Representative
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Member of Aston Law Society
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Bright Network
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship Experience UK - Commercial Law
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Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
- This event featured a series of talks, workshops and Q&A Sessions with Lawyers from leading firms (including - but not limited to - Clyde & Co, Slaughter & May, and Ashurst). - During this experience, my commercial awareness was bolstered. - This event featured a series of talks, workshops and Q&A Sessions with Lawyers from leading firms (including - but not limited to - Clyde & Co, Slaughter & May, and Ashurst). - During this experience, my commercial awareness was bolstered.
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Lamb Building
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lamb Building & Keating Chambers Summer School
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Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
- This event featured a series of talks, workshops and Q&A Sessions with Barristers/Pupils from leading Chambers. - Completed an advocacy exercise, which improved my advocacy skills. - This event featured a series of talks, workshops and Q&A Sessions with Barristers/Pupils from leading Chambers. - Completed an advocacy exercise, which improved my advocacy skills.
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No5 Barristers' Chambers
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mini-Pupil
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May 2022 - Jun 2022
- Shadowed Barristers in ‘complex’ matters. - Improved my ability to articulate arguments swiftly, clearly, and effectively. - Understood the importance of client confidentiality. - Shadowed Barristers in ‘complex’ matters. - Improved my ability to articulate arguments swiftly, clearly, and effectively. - Understood the importance of client confidentiality.
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Legal Cheek
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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The Legal Cheek Spring 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme
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Apr 2022 - Apr 2022
The Legal Cheek Spring 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme, run in partnership with The University of Law (ULaw). It featured a series of talks, workshops and Q&A sessions with lawyers from leading firms, corresponding written exercises set by ULaw, as well as an Employability Expo and various socials. The Legal Cheek Spring 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme, run in partnership with The University of Law (ULaw). It featured a series of talks, workshops and Q&A sessions with lawyers from leading firms, corresponding written exercises set by ULaw, as well as an Employability Expo and various socials.
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Crown Prosecution Service
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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CPS Work Experience Programme
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Jan 2022 - Feb 2022
- Helped me comprehend the similarities/differences between various courts, such as the Magistrates Court and the Crown Court. - Acquired knowledge of the ‘Full Code Test’ (or rather, the ‘Code for Crown Prosecutors’). - Implemented ‘The Domestic Abuse Policy’ in a Domestic Abuse case. - Successfully employed (and followed) the ‘Sentencing Guidelines’, in the aim of reaching a decision. - Improved my ability to decide whether or not a case should be pursued (or continued further), especially in the face of any impediments. - Allowed me to explore several pathways to becoming a CPS Member. - Enabled me to develop my existing skills, including my problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, and critical thinking skills. - I was provided with the opportunity to network (and converse) with various individuals, including Barristers, Solicitors, Chief Crown Prosecutors, and Senior District Crown Prosecutors.
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Legal Cheek
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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The Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2021
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Dec 2021 - Dec 2021
The Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2021, run in partnership with The University of Law (ULaw). It featured a series of talks, workshops and Q&A sessions with lawyers from leading firms, corresponding written exercises set by ULaw, as well as an Employability Expo and various socials. The Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2021, run in partnership with The University of Law (ULaw). It featured a series of talks, workshops and Q&A sessions with lawyers from leading firms, corresponding written exercises set by ULaw, as well as an Employability Expo and various socials.
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Legal Cheek
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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The Legal Cheek Summer 2021 Virtual Vacation Scheme
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2021
The Legal Cheek 2021 Summer Virtual Vacation Scheme, run in partnership with The University of Law (ULaw). It featured a series of talks, workshops and Q&A sessions with lawyers from leading firms, corresponding written exercises set by ULaw, as well as an Employability Expo and various socials. The Legal Cheek 2021 Summer Virtual Vacation Scheme, run in partnership with The University of Law (ULaw). It featured a series of talks, workshops and Q&A sessions with lawyers from leading firms, corresponding written exercises set by ULaw, as well as an Employability Expo and various socials.
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Hamd Medical Practice
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United Kingdom
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Work Experience Student
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Nov 2019 - Nov 2019
- Shadowed a Doctor. - Communicated with patients. - Recognised the importance of patient confidentiality. - Learned the importance of analytical and problem-solving skills (to help reach decisions), as well as the ability to effectively work in and lead a multi-skilled team. - Shadowed a Doctor. - Communicated with patients. - Recognised the importance of patient confidentiality. - Learned the importance of analytical and problem-solving skills (to help reach decisions), as well as the ability to effectively work in and lead a multi-skilled team.
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Aesthetic Dental and Implant Surgery
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United Kingdom
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Work Experience Student
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Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
- Observed the Dentist. - Greeted and communicated with patients. - Filed paper records. - Stamped Forms. - Recognised the importance of patient confidentiality. - Understood the importance of adaptability, flexibility, empathy and taking initiative whilst in a working environment. - Observed the Dentist. - Greeted and communicated with patients. - Filed paper records. - Stamped Forms. - Recognised the importance of patient confidentiality. - Understood the importance of adaptability, flexibility, empathy and taking initiative whilst in a working environment.
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Rockwood Academy
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United Kingdom
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Student Ambassador
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Sep 2013 - Jul 2016
- Maintained an atmosphere of friendly cooperation, peace, discipline and unity around the school. - Encouraged and motivated fellow students. - Displayed leadership qualities (including confidence, initiative and problem-solving skills). - Maintained an atmosphere of friendly cooperation, peace, discipline and unity around the school. - Encouraged and motivated fellow students. - Displayed leadership qualities (including confidence, initiative and problem-solving skills).
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Education
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Aston University
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law -
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
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Rockwood Academy
GCSE Qualifications