H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Academically distinguished honors student, belonging to the top 1 percentile of Emirati students in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, selected through the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's early scholarship program. Currently enrolled at Durham University, I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in law with the goal of becoming a registered solicitor in England & Wales.
2023 - Present
Modules: English Law and Legal Method, Tort Law, Contract Law, EU Constitutional Law, United Kingdom Constitutional Law, The Individual and the State, Criminal Law, Trusts Law, Land Law, Commercial Law, Legal Philosophy, European Human Rights Law.
2022 - 2023
Graduated First-Class
2014 - 2021
Graduated with High Honors
Spring Vacation Scheme
March 2025 – April 2025
Secured a place on Latham & Watkins’ highly competitive London vacation scheme (60 selected from 3,000+ applicants). Completed seats in Employment and Structured Finance, drafting legal memoranda on TUPE and restrictive covenants, and contributing to securitisation transactions through prospectus drafting and covenant research.
Law Clerk
August 2024 – September 2024
Completed a work experience program in the Corporate Department at Latham & Watkins’ Dubai office, where I was directly involved in various venture capital and acquisition matters. My work included participating in a Seed Funding transaction, a Series A transaction, and a Series C transaction. I contributed to drafting essential legal documents, including due diligence reports, disclosure letters, Articles of Association, and Shareholders Agreements.
Summer Vacation Scheme
August 2024
My first seat during Dentons' Summer Vacation Scheme was in the firm’s Banking department, followed by a second seat in the Corporate Department. In banking, I was mostly involved in Project Finance. I reviewed various legal documents and worked closely on a matter in its closing stages. During my second seat, I drafted essential corporate documents such as board resolutions and powers of attorney authorising share transfers.
Legal Intern
July 2023 - August 2023
Completed a three-week internship at Al Tamimi Law Firm working in the Dispute Resolution department. My work consisted of supporting lawyers in several corporate lawsuits with legal document preparation, translations, and research. Consistently liaised with relevant public authorities and DIFC Courts. Attended court hearings and mediation meetings between our Clients and Claimant(s).
Accountant – Manager
February 2022 – January 2023
In charge of all finances in Chemical Defense’s Central Command Officer’s Club. Led over 120 military recruits and over 40 members of staff during my time in Chemical Defense. Tripled all lines of gross revenue. Managed and supervised all club and barracks-affiliated business.
Editor
February 2020 - December 2022
Worked for two years with Abdulrahim AlFahim to create his book and channel all his years of wisdom and experience into paper. The book is both a chronicle of his business endeavours and a devoted piece for aspiring businessmen in their pursuit of commercial success.
Legal Intern
December 2019
Interned in all sectors of the bank’s legal department: Retail, Administration, Wholesale, Litigation, and General Crime. Helped the lawyers with any paperwork they needed and analysed pending and closed legal cases. Provided with several opportunities to practice legal drafting.