Bazayd Hussain

An ambitious LLB graduate with a genuine interest in upholding legal policy and method. Keen to acquire a placement within a dynamic and established environment with the goal of satisfying clientele and preserving their priorities as my own. Recently fulfilled the NCA requirements and acquired the NCA certificate of qualification and registered into the Law Society of Ontario's Lawyer Licensing Process.

Seeking a challenging articling placement, which will offer the opportunity to develop and hone practical legal and interpersonal skills along with being delegated serious responsibilities to serve my community.

Court Reporter - Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) - Milton and Burlington, Ontario

(2022-02 - 2026-02)

Preparing a written record of everything that is said during legal proceedings in both the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice. To ensure that the recording equipment is functional before the start of each proceeding.

• Fast-paced note taking

Final Year LLB Dissertation - Durham University - United Kingdom

(2020-10 - 2021-04)

Final Year LLB Dissertation worth 40 credits (double module). Researched extensively to write a 12000-word dissertation with a primary focus on the law surrounding self-defence and when it would be permissible for a state to use force against another state as per the Charter of the UN and international convention and tradition.

• Received a first-class grading on the final copy of the dissertation

Court Reporter - Victory Verbatim - Toronto, Ontario

(2019-11 - 2020-09)

Worked as a court reporter with various duties on many commercial, family, and criminal cases. Primary duty was to operate the steno mask machine during the live proceedings such as examinations for discovery and cross examinations.

• Learned firsthand how legal counsel pose questions to obtain specific information and apply the law to the situation at hand

Mooting Experience - Advocacy - Durham University - United Kingdom

(2019-01 - 2019-01)

Given a case and required to defend the make-up defendant as a team of legal counsel with my friend against two others for the plaintiff.

• Marked high for my legal analysis and advocacy skills

Model United Nations Conference - Judge - Durham University - United Kingdom

(2019-01 - 2019-01)

Model ICJ that aimed to emulate the International Court of Justice. Given the responsibility of a Judge in the Panel during the Conference. Expected to formulate a verdict on the case based upon facts put forth by both councils during the sessions.

• Required to evaluate pieces of evidence, witnesses and the strength of arguments brought to the court by both councils
• Expected to question the advocates regarding the stated
• Copious, fast paced note writing

Syrian Legal Development Programme Volunteer - Durham University Pro Bono Society - United Kingdom

(2018 - 2019)

Legal pro bono and research-based volunteer work. Helped to promote human rights and the rule of law to minimise the negative humanitarian consequences of the Syrian conflict such as finding employment and accommodation for those displaced by the conflict.

• Researched solutions in a timely and efficient manner for real people who remained anonymous to protect their identity, regarding human rights violations and international legal methods

Bachelor of Law - Law - Durham University (2021)

High School Graduate - Thomas A. Blakelock High School (2017) Oakville, Ontario, Canada