Tajwar Shelim Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Migrant Voice is a migrant-led national organisation building a community of migrant voices to speak for ourselves and call for justice for all. We put migrant voices at the centre of the migration debate by developing the skills and confidence of migrants, including asylum seekers and refugees across the UK. I am working as the Campaign Organiser, supporting our national campaigns, working alongside the media, on public platforms, in communities, on the streets or in cultural settings… Show more Migrant Voice is a migrant-led national organisation building a community of migrant voices to speak for ourselves and call for justice for all. We put migrant voices at the centre of the migration debate by developing the skills and confidence of migrants, including asylum seekers and refugees across the UK. I am working as the Campaign Organiser, supporting our national campaigns, working alongside the media, on public platforms, in communities, on the streets or in cultural settings to create positive change in society: countering xenophobia, forging new ties, running campaigns, strengthening communities, influencing policy and bringing justice. Some of my ongoing campaigns, in which I lead/develop strategy and avenues of work, liaise and collaborate with partners, and engage/train with the community, both through in-person methods and through a plethora of online activities:Action against Visa FeesJustice for TOEIC Students Asylum Seekers in Detention Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Refugee Cafe is a registered charity that supports asylum-seekers and refugees in the Lewisham area by providing key skills and incentives through the bonds of food and community. We have recently finished a training initiative where asylum seekers in partnership with the Albany in Deptford and Lewisham College complete a training programme and have paid work cooking cultural meals for the community. My role as a Trustee involves collaborating with our Board, looking to lead and design… Show more Refugee Cafe is a registered charity that supports asylum-seekers and refugees in the Lewisham area by providing key skills and incentives through the bonds of food and community. We have recently finished a training initiative where asylum seekers in partnership with the Albany in Deptford and Lewisham College complete a training programme and have paid work cooking cultural meals for the community. My role as a Trustee involves collaborating with our Board, looking to lead and design our vision and strategy for Refugee Cafe, to be more than a community hub, a more practical support mechanism for people to acquire the capabilities they need to live meaningful lives. I also act as the Legal Advisor ensuring strict compliance with the Charity Commission, any GDPR & safeguarding risks/issues, and upholding the statutory duties placed upon us. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Collaborate is a social change consultancy that helps public services to tackle complex social challenges. Issues such as rising inequality, devolution and fairer economic growth require collaborative responses. Collaborate goes beyond traditional silos, delivering credible change on the ground level. My work involved supporting the delivery and managing our various projects. Most recently delivering a leadership programme with the Ministry of Justice, developing physical activity… Show more Collaborate is a social change consultancy that helps public services to tackle complex social challenges. Issues such as rising inequality, devolution and fairer economic growth require collaborative responses. Collaborate goes beyond traditional silos, delivering credible change on the ground level. My work involved supporting the delivery and managing our various projects. Most recently delivering a leadership programme with the Ministry of Justice, developing physical activity strategies with Hackney, Liverpool and Essex Council’s and in East Sussex, tackling loneliness and social isolation through a systems approach. My role included: • Managing up to 8 projects at a time, creating timelines, plans and budgets utilising various PM tools ensuring work is progressing and deliverables are achieved. • Conducting In-depth research and diagnostics through desk research, workshops and interviews to sense make and design tailored solutions. • Creating writen reports and recommendations for organisations to understand the systems they have and work in, and how best to achieve the outcomes they desire. Collaborate provided me the opportunity to work with, and understand a range of public and third sector organisations, including the VSCE sector, local government, health and even government bodies. I have honed my facilitation and project management skills and developed my understanding of what it takes to create positive change and impact in organisations both internally and those who rely on their services the most. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Charityworks is the UK non-profit sector's acclaimed graduate programme. The programme's aim is to support the development of a non-profit sector better able to serve the people, causes and communities that rely on it.I am a Charityworks Graduate Trainee through their BAME scheme. Alongside my full-time job, Charityworks also simultaneously run a leadership programme which ended in the Autumn of 2021. The programme provided seminars, workshops and conferences once a month to develop… Show more Charityworks is the UK non-profit sector's acclaimed graduate programme. The programme's aim is to support the development of a non-profit sector better able to serve the people, causes and communities that rely on it.I am a Charityworks Graduate Trainee through their BAME scheme. Alongside my full-time job, Charityworks also simultaneously run a leadership programme which ended in the Autumn of 2021. The programme provided seminars, workshops and conferences once a month to develop leadership skills of their trainees, also providing a Mentor scheme for my own personal development and future planning. Show less

Windsor, United Kingdom

The Viceroy of Windsor is one of the finest restaurants in Windsor and voted the best Indian/Bangladeshi Restaurant in Berkshire on numerous occasions. Managing this establishment has taught me the trade of the restaurant industry and how to effectively manage a team. My role included:• Overseeing an entire restaurant with a capacity of over 100 diners, and helped transition the establishment into a post-COVID world. • Re-organised the inventory, patron, ordering and scheduling… Show more The Viceroy of Windsor is one of the finest restaurants in Windsor and voted the best Indian/Bangladeshi Restaurant in Berkshire on numerous occasions. Managing this establishment has taught me the trade of the restaurant industry and how to effectively manage a team. My role included:• Overseeing an entire restaurant with a capacity of over 100 diners, and helped transition the establishment into a post-COVID world. • Re-organised the inventory, patron, ordering and scheduling systems increasing overall efficiency and minimising cost.• Introduced new contract system to the staff to balance work schedules and handling finances. • Managing the Restaurants Social Media Campaign increasing engagement by over 300%. As the restaurant is such a fast paced and heated environment, working there made me a decisive individual, having to make important decisions without the luxury of time. It also demonstrated my ability to handle hostile customers and de-escalate situations when the time arose. Working on the weekends as well as the weekdays I was able to personally fund Law School, while also providing me an appreciation of having spare time, and how effectively to use it. Show less

United Kingdom

The Lawyer Portal is an organisation that works closely with Law Firms and Chambers, in addition with The Law Society, The Bar Council and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives to provide a robust, definitive resource for all corners of the Legal Spectrum. As a Tutor, my role included:• Hosting workshops across the country, teaching students either in Lower Sixth or College the LNAT Course.• Providing legal expertise in my field of Human Rights and advise students on the… Show more The Lawyer Portal is an organisation that works closely with Law Firms and Chambers, in addition with The Law Society, The Bar Council and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives to provide a robust, definitive resource for all corners of the Legal Spectrum. As a Tutor, my role included:• Hosting workshops across the country, teaching students either in Lower Sixth or College the LNAT Course.• Providing legal expertise in my field of Human Rights and advise students on the different areas and avenues into the Legal World• Teaching students how and what Universities are looking for, and what to expect, and how to best manage Law at University. I hosted multiple workshops across the country. It was a fulfilling experience getting to share my insight with those whose position I was in only a few years ago. Given my own unorthodox career path, I hoped that I could provide reassurance and advice to those who were not sure if a career in Law was for them. The LNAT course itself is an additional hurdle, in an already competitive field, the teaching I provided at the workshops gave the students the best possible chance of securing places at their desired Universities. Most students I tutored have told me they have received offers from the Schools of their choice. Show less

Madrid Area, Spain

The Spanish League for Human Rights is one of the oldest human rights organisations in all of Spain. Centred in Madrid, the organisation works with global human rights violations, with a deep interest in Latin America. My role as the Caseworker included:• Working in both English and Spanish, writing reports to the United Nations and other international bodies on behalf of the client’s and victims.• Researching and translating documents and legislation, from both Latin America… Show more The Spanish League for Human Rights is one of the oldest human rights organisations in all of Spain. Centred in Madrid, the organisation works with global human rights violations, with a deep interest in Latin America. My role as the Caseworker included:• Working in both English and Spanish, writing reports to the United Nations and other international bodies on behalf of the client’s and victims.• Researching and translating documents and legislation, from both Latin America and Europe. • Participating in meetings with potential and current clients, learning of their concerns and giving free legal advice. The role required me to work in Spanish, adapting to a different culture and environment. It also broadened my understanding of the reality that is modern refugee law. While most of the work was international, with a focus on Latin America, much of my work relied on European Case Law, as many victims fleeing Latin America were seeking asylum within Spain. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Redress is a human rights organisation that works to seek justice for victims of torture across the world with a focus on redress and reparation. Their work includes international campaigns, submissions to international bodies and working personally with affected victims. As the Legal Research and Analysis Intern my role included:• Drafting reports and interventions to the UNHRC, UNWGAD, CAT and more.• Participating in meetings with potential and current clients.• Ensuring… Show more Redress is a human rights organisation that works to seek justice for victims of torture across the world with a focus on redress and reparation. Their work includes international campaigns, submissions to international bodies and working personally with affected victims. As the Legal Research and Analysis Intern my role included:• Drafting reports and interventions to the UNHRC, UNWGAD, CAT and more.• Participating in meetings with potential and current clients.• Ensuring up to date research on relevant cases regarding ‘torture’ and its use and interpretation within English Law.• Assisting in the launch of the new website, publicising over 500 documents and 100 case files. The role expanded my understanding of the position of international bodies and how to correctly write legal documents. It also expanded my knowledge to the processes of arbitrary detention and the use of submissions to UN bodies. Show less

London, United Kingdom

The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association is a charity that helps integrate refugees and asylum seekers predominantly from the Central Asian region into life in the United Kingdom. The organisation has a focus on assisting women, providing free English lessons and empowerment classes. As the Legal Affairs Intern my role included: • Provided pro-bono aid via a Law Clinic to those who cannot regularly afford legal advice. • Documented potential cases and forwarding clients… Show more The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association is a charity that helps integrate refugees and asylum seekers predominantly from the Central Asian region into life in the United Kingdom. The organisation has a focus on assisting women, providing free English lessons and empowerment classes. As the Legal Affairs Intern my role included: • Provided pro-bono aid via a Law Clinic to those who cannot regularly afford legal advice. • Documented potential cases and forwarding clients onto solicitors and barristers if needed.• Aided and assisted those with language or social barriers ensuring their dignity and legal knowledge.The role introduced a new perspective of the sheer importance of free access to the legal world. Many clients the ACAA help would never have been able to live here in the UK safely away from war, famine and injustice if not for free legal advice. Show less

London, United Kingdom

In preparation for the Bar, I decided to undergo a Mini-Pupillage to understand the role and daily duties of a Barrister within the United Kingdom. Afzal Zami is a renown Barrister at Temple Court Chambers in London.Under his Pupillage, my role included: • Regular assistance while he participated in court, met with clients and pursued his daily duties.• Drafted research materials and gathered legal documents for his cases here in the UK, and abroad.• Met with clients to… Show more In preparation for the Bar, I decided to undergo a Mini-Pupillage to understand the role and daily duties of a Barrister within the United Kingdom. Afzal Zami is a renown Barrister at Temple Court Chambers in London.Under his Pupillage, my role included: • Regular assistance while he participated in court, met with clients and pursued his daily duties.• Drafted research materials and gathered legal documents for his cases here in the UK, and abroad.• Met with clients to gather and organise testimonies, witness statements and more. The role aided my understanding in a barristers’ duties, the process of a Chambers and how a Barrister receives his casework. It also showed me real world court room situations and the law Mr Zami specialised in. Show less

Colchester, United Kingdom

As a student at university there are many pressures one faces whether it be social, financial or educational. Being away from home, from your friends and your family can be daunting and a challenge that many of our students face, especially at a university with one of the largest international populations. The stress of being a student with deadlines, coursework, society commitments and more can lead to a very stressful time.As a course representative, my role was to act as both a peer… Show more As a student at university there are many pressures one faces whether it be social, financial or educational. Being away from home, from your friends and your family can be daunting and a challenge that many of our students face, especially at a university with one of the largest international populations. The stress of being a student with deadlines, coursework, society commitments and more can lead to a very stressful time.As a course representative, my role was to act as both a peer and a connection with students and staff. If students had issues emotionally or needed someone to talk to I would be there with advice or just to listen. If a student had fallen behind on their classwork or had a problem with revision or coursework I would act as the link between them (the student body) and the staff overseeing the module. The role played a pivotal part in my growth and development at university. Not only did it keep me ahead of all the proceedings within my department, on a personal level it created many friendships and bonds with students and faculty alike. Show less

Colchester, United Kingdom

After the UK’s Referendum of Summer 2016, Great Britain chose to leave the EU. The EU regulated thousands of laws in the United Kingdom, from agriculture and the economy to human rights. As a result, a team of students including myself focused on deciphering potential transitions from EU law into the non-EU UK legal system. As one of the Researcher’s my role included:• Gathered and deciphered significant material regarding Britain’s triggering of Article 51.• Broke down and… Show more After the UK’s Referendum of Summer 2016, Great Britain chose to leave the EU. The EU regulated thousands of laws in the United Kingdom, from agriculture and the economy to human rights. As a result, a team of students including myself focused on deciphering potential transitions from EU law into the non-EU UK legal system. As one of the Researcher’s my role included:• Gathered and deciphered significant material regarding Britain’s triggering of Article 51.• Broke down and analysed key materials and strategy that could be implemented by the UK. • Co-operated with many other bodies to accumulate and pool our research to create a large database. • Earned experience working in a small group and developed my research and analysis skills.Working in such a small, dynamic group of people, mentored by a renown Oxford Professor was a unique experience that I had the pleasure of participating in. As the topic is also very crucial for the years to come, having a working knowledge of the process the UK will likely follow is exceedingly beneficial in my opinion. The experience aided my procedural understanding of UK legal material and its relevance to its EU counterparts. Show less

Luton, United Kingdom

Immigration Aid is a law firm centred in Luton with a subsequent office in Bangladesh. Mainly focusing on immigration issues and that of refugee and asylum processes. As the Legal Assistant my role included: • Attended regular court sessions and meetings with both clients and solicitors. • Transcribed important documents from Bangladeshi jurisprudence to witness statements.• Documented, scanned and filed casework and legislation.As this was my first introduction to… Show more Immigration Aid is a law firm centred in Luton with a subsequent office in Bangladesh. Mainly focusing on immigration issues and that of refugee and asylum processes. As the Legal Assistant my role included: • Attended regular court sessions and meetings with both clients and solicitors. • Transcribed important documents from Bangladeshi jurisprudence to witness statements.• Documented, scanned and filed casework and legislation.As this was my first introduction to the legal world, it gave great foresight as to what I would expect in my future career. While Law has its moments of drama, court room antics and scandal, it also has a lot of formal processes and administration that is imperative to the process. The role did humble and educate me of the role lawyers and their counterparts play, and the dynamic between a client and their legal representation. Show less

Ascot, United Kingdom

The Ascot Spices is a quaint little restaurant centred in the High Street of Ascot, home to a delicious menu of Indian cuisine. They would graciously accept me as a Waiter here the day I turned 16. As a waiter my role included:• Serving customers: from taking their orders to serving food and drink.• Delivering takeaways and handling deliveries. • Handling payment transactions• Opening and closing the restaurantAs this was my first real job I was excited yet… Show more The Ascot Spices is a quaint little restaurant centred in the High Street of Ascot, home to a delicious menu of Indian cuisine. They would graciously accept me as a Waiter here the day I turned 16. As a waiter my role included:• Serving customers: from taking their orders to serving food and drink.• Delivering takeaways and handling deliveries. • Handling payment transactions• Opening and closing the restaurantAs this was my first real job I was excited yet nervous at the same time. For such a small restaurant, it was always very busy leading to a busy environment with hundreds of customers’ coming in and out daily. I believe after working here that everyone at one point in their lives should work in the service industry. It provided a lot of life experience for me, including developing my social skills, quick interactions with customers, memory and business enterprise. I knew how to handle my finances at a young age and it also gave me a sense of pride and responsibility that I carry to this day. Show less

Bptc, Law, Bptc

Completed the Bar Professional Training Course at BPP University to qualify as a Barrister. Modules - Advocacy, Asylum Detention.

Master Of Laws - Llm, Human Rights & Immigration, Distinction

Achieved a Masters of Law (LLM Legal Practice) with Distinction Dissertation - Asylum Kingdom: Reforming the UK Policy on Asylum.

Bachelor’S Degree, Law And Politics, Second-Class Honours, Upper Division (2:1)

Activities and Societies: Bar Society, Law Society, Politics Society, (South) Asian Society, Boxing Club, Cricket Club, Student Ambassador.

A Levels, English, History, Geography And Mathematics