Maleeha Batool

LUMS Law Scholar | Constitutional Litigator | Drafted $4M International Grant Agreements

Based in: Lahore, PakistanMost recently: Legal Intern, Azim Law Firm and ConsultancyExperience: 4 years

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A sharp legal mind from LUMS with a rare track record of drafting Supreme Court petitions and multi-million dollar international grant agreements while still in university. Maleeha combines rigorous statutory interpretation with high-level litigation support, proven through hands-on experience at Azim Law and a leadership background in design.

Experience

Legal Intern

Azim Law Firm and ConsultancyQuettawork2024 – 2025

Summary

Conducted legal research, assisted in drafting documents, and supported litigation prep through court visits and client meetings.

What I did

  • Conducted legal research

Results

  • Drafted numerous legal notices and supported litigation proceedings across various civil and corporate matters.
  • Drafted approximately 2 legal notices and briefs per week, supporting active litigation in civil and corporate matters.
Legal ResearchLegal DraftingLitigation SupportCivil LitigationLegal Notices

Teaching Assistant | Lang 127: Persian

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)Lahore, Pakistanpart time2023 – 2023
Assisted with lesson delivery, language practice, and student support, Reviewed assignments and facilitated in-class learning activities.
Persian Language

Private Tutor

Self-employedfreelance2019 – 2022

Summary

Tutored students (grades 2-10) in Science, Math, and Pakistan Studies - improving academic performance through lesson plans.

Results

  • Improved academic performance of students through customized lesson plans

Skills

Technical

Legal Writing
Legal Research
Legal Drafting
Case Analysis
Statutory Interpretation
Microsoft Office Suite
Litigation Support
Canva
Photoshop

Areas of expertise

Strong Interpersonal Communication
Decision-Making & Critical Thinking
Time Management & Multi-tasking
Team Collaboration

Languages

Persian
Urdu
English

Projects

Constitutional Petition - Challenge to the 27th Amendment

Lead Drafteracademic
Drafted a constitutional petition before the Supreme Court of Pakistan challenging the Constitution (Twenty-seventh Amendment) Act, 2025. Argued that Parliament's power to amend the Constitution is constrained by its salient features, and that abolishing the SC's original jurisdiction undermines judicial independence and violates fundamental rights under Art. 4, 8, and 10-A.
Constitutional LawSupreme Court JurisprudenceLegal Drafting

Writ Petition

Lead Drafteracademic
Drafted a writ petition under Article 199 challenging a Show Cause Notice issued by the Competition Commission of Pakistan. Argued violation of natural justice and the constitutional right to fair trial under Article 10-A, relying on established superior court jurisprudence.
Article 199Competition LawNatural Justice Principles

Dissenting Judgment

Authoracademic
Authored a dissenting judgment in the landmark English case on surgical separation of conjoined twins. Engaged with criminal law principles of intention and necessity, the sanctity of life doctrine, and human rights under Article 2 ECHR.
Criminal LawECHRHuman Rights Law

Grant Agreement

Legal Drafterpersonal
Drafted a USD 4 million grant agreement between a US-based NGO and a Pakistani non-profit, ensuring compliance with the Contract Act 1872, Companies Act 2017, and Arbitration Act 1940, with provisions on disbursement, audit rights, confidentiality, and termination.
Contract Act 1872Companies Act 2017Arbitration Act 1940

Climate Change Moot

Advocateacademic
Course-related project applying climate justice theory to critique the UNFCCC's soft law framework, arguing it fails to deliver binding, equitable outcomes for vulnerable states like Pakistan. Strengthened skills in legal advocacy and international environmental law.
Climate Justice TheoryUNFCCC FrameworkInternational Environmental Law

Education

BA-LL.B (Honours)

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)Law2026

Coursework

Commercial LawCivil LawCriminal LawPublic LawPersian

Societies & activities

Music SocietyLUMS Summer Coaching Session

Recognition

Awards

Certificate of Appreciation - LUMS NOP Summer Coaching Session

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

Recognition for volunteering at the NOP Summer Coaching Session

Certificate of Achievement - Student Led Event - Student Success LUMS

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

Recognition for contribution to student-led success events

Certifications

Study Skills for University success

University of California

Improving Your Study Techniques

University of Groningen

Governance & advisory

Director Design

Music Society, LUMSboard member

Led the design and branding strategy for the LUMS Music Festival, managing visual identity across digital and print platforms.

  • Led event branding and design for monthly society events, including the LUMS Music Festival.

Impact

  • Added scale of design leadership for Music Society events.

Social impact & activities

Volunteer

LUMS Summer Coaching Sessionvolunteer

Assisted with orientation sessions for incoming students.

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