Samiul Huq

Doctoral Researcher in Law and Legal Educator with over 15 years of experience in legal practice and academic teaching. Currently pursuing a PhD at City St George's, University of London, focusing on the governance and regulation of artificial intelligence. Proven experience in delivering undergraduate law modules within University of London registered teaching centres, as well as Bar Training Course modules, combining strong doctrinal teaching with practical insights from Supreme Court advocacy.

Experienced in higher education teaching, curriculum delivery, and student assessment within the University of London framework.

Managing Partner - Credence LP

(2021-01)

• Lead a full-service law firm advising global corporations and government stakeholders on complex commercial and regulatory matters.
• Provide expert legal opinions on Bangladeshi law for international proceedings, including the Family Court of England and Wales and Singaporean courts.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees in legal research, drafting, and professional ethics.

Advocate (Appellate & High Court Divisions) - Supreme Court of Bangladesh - Bangladesh

(2009-01)

• Extensive advocacy experience in constitutional matters, maritime disputes, and high-value commercial litigation.
• Represented clients in landmark judicial reviews challenging arbitrary regulatory actions and protecting investment rights.

Senior Lecturer and Course Examiner - Newcastle Law Academy - Bangladesh

(2010-01 - 2025-01)

• Delivered lectures and tutorials for core undergraduate (LLB) subjects, including Contract Law, Public Law, Administrative Law, Tort Law, Jurisprudence, Company Law, and the English Legal System.
• Prepared structured lecture notes and teaching materials in line with University of London standards, with a clear focus on how students are assessed and examined.
• Encouraged students to engage directly with core textbooks and reading materials, rather than relying only on lecture notes, helping them develop independent reading habits and deeper understanding.
• Made legal concepts more accessible by explaining them in a simple and structured way, linking theory with practical examples from real legal experience.
• Focused on building strong foundational understanding first, before moving to more complex legal analysis, so that students could develop confidence in applying the law.
• Encouraged discussion, questions, and active participation in class to make learning more engaging and less passive.
• Used online platforms and blended teaching methods where needed, ensuring students remained engaged across both in-person and remote settings.
• Aimed to make reading and research more interesting by guiding students on how to approach legal texts, cases, and academic materials in a practical and manageable way.
• Delivered teaching and guidance for Bar Transfer Test (BTT) candidates, supporting qualified lawyers preparing to transfer to the Bar of England and Wales.
• Taught key components of professional legal training, including advocacy, legal drafting, opinion writing, and legal research.
• Helped students understand English civil and criminal procedure, evidence, and professional ethics in line with Bar Standards Board expectations.
• Conducted practical sessions focusing on advocacy skills such as structuring arguments, examination of witnesses, and courtroom presentation.
• Guided candidates on exam preparation strategies, including problem-solving, structured answers, and application of legal principles under time constraints.
• Supported students in adapting from a different legal system to the UK legal framework, particularly in understanding professional standards and legal reasoning required at the Bar.

Senior Lecturer - University of London Registered Teaching Centres in Dhaka, Bangladesh (British School of law and Bhuiyan Academy) - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2010-01 - 2016-01)

PhD in Law - Law - City St George's, University of London

Master of Laws (LLM) - Law - Nottingham Trent University

Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Skills - Legal Skills - City St George's, University of London

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law - University of London

Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations - International Relations - University of Dhaka