Maleeha.

Maleeha Batool

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

Overview

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.

Lahore, Pakistan

Experience

2024 – 2025

WORK

Legal Intern

Azim Law Firm and Consultancy

Quetta

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

•Conducted legal research

•Assisted in drafting documents

•Supported litigation prep through court visits and client meetings

Key Achievements

→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

2023 – 2023

PART_TIME

Teaching Assistant | Lang 127: Persian

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

Lahore, Pakistan

Assisted with lesson delivery, language practice, and student support, Reviewed assignments and facilitated in-class learning activities.

•Assisted with lesson delivery, language practice, and student support

•Reviewed assignments and facilitated in-class learning activities

Persian Language

2019 – 2022

FREELANCE

Private Tutor

Self-employed

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

•Tutored students (grades 2-10) in Science, Math, and Pakistan Studies

•Improving academic performance through lesson plans

Key Achievements

→Improved academic performance of students through customized lesson plans

Project Portfolio

ACADEMIC

Present

Constitutional Petition - Challenge to the 27th Amendment

Lead Drafter

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

ACADEMIC

Present

Writ Petition

Lead Drafter

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

ACADEMIC

Present

Dissenting Judgment

Author

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

PERSONAL

Present

Grant Agreement

Legal Drafter

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

ACADEMIC

Present

Climate Change Moot

Advocate

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

2026

BA-LL.B (Honours)

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)Specialization in Law

Relevant Coursework

Commercial LawCivil LawCriminal LawPublic LawPersian

Societies & Activities

Music SocietyLUMS Summer Coaching Session

Impact & Recognition

Awards

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

Certificate of Appreciation - LUMS NOP Summer Coaching Session

Recognition for volunteering at the NOP Summer Coaching Session

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

Certificate of Achievement - Student Led Event - Student Success LUMS

Recognition for contribution to student-led success events

Professional Certifications

University of California

Study Skills for University success

University of Groningen

Improving Your Study Techniques

Governance & Advisory

Music Society, LUMS

Director Design

BOARD 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.

Key Impact

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Added scale of design leadership for Music Society events.

Social Impact & Activities

LUMS Summer Coaching Session

Volunteer

Assisted with orientation sessions for incoming students.

EngagementVOLUNTEER

Skills & Interests

Legal Writing

TECHNICAL

Legal Research

TECHNICAL

Legal Drafting

TECHNICAL

Case Analysis

TECHNICAL

Statutory Interpretation

TECHNICAL

Microsoft Office Suite

TOOL

Litigation Support

TECHNICAL

Canva

TECHNICAL

Photoshop

TECHNICAL

Areas of Expertise

Strong Interpersonal Communication

Decision-Making & Critical Thinking

Time Management & Multi-tasking

Team Collaboration

Communication

Working across multiple languages, enabling global collaboration and clear technical outreach.

Persian

Urdu

English

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