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Taara Khan

@taarakhan

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Legal and political professional focused on research, advocacy, and community impact.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level role where I can apply legal research and careful documentation, support advocacy or public policy work, and contribute through outreach, writing, and analysis in a mission-driven team.

I’m a pre-law professional who blends legal research with practical advocacy skills to help strong cases and clearer communication. In my work as a legal assistant and under attorney supervision, I reviewed high-volume materials and drafted legal memos, mitigation reports, and client correspondence.

I bring courtroom-awareness and rigorous case preparation habits, including creating case summaries from police reports, discovery, and court documents. I also conduct research on statutes, case law, and criminal procedure to support attorney strategy and ensure requirements are properly addressed.

Beyond legal work, I’ve supported policy and outreach efforts through constituency and campaign roles—tracking issue coverage, creating media assets, and organizing fast-paced projects. I lead with empathy and organization, channeling my political experience and event leadership into initiatives that improve access, harm-reduction education, and support for housing insecurity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Political Intern

Storefront Political Media

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)

Tracked coverage of client issues and campaigns and produced summaries with actionable insights. Assisted with creating and proofreading media assets (social posts, web content, and ads) and supported multiple concurrent campaign projects.

Media Monitoring Social Media Content Web Content Editing Proofreading Project Coordination

Constituency Assistant

Mitcham & Morden Labour Party

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Supported outreach to 80,000 voters by organizing fundraisers and canvassing 200+ households per day. Prepared briefing notes on local issues and managed constituent casework by connecting residents with government resources.

Voter Outreach Canvassing Fundraising Constituent Casework Community Engagement Grassroots Campaigning

Undergraduate Intern

Santa Clara County Office of the Public Defender

Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (3 months)

Reviewed 50+ police reports, discovery materials, and court documents to prepare case summaries. Drafted legal memos and mitigation reports and conducted legal research to support attorney strategy.

Legal Research Case Summaries Document Review Memos Mitigation Reports Court Observation

Legal Assistant

VAC Architecture + Interior Design

Jan 2024 - Sep 2024 (8 months)

Coordinated client consultations and contract overviews to manage business relations for projects. Supported scope-of-work coverage by leading review of consultant requirements against project needs.

Client Coordination Contract Review Project Documentation Stakeholder Management Requirements Verification

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Grade: 3.7 GPA

Activities and societies: Related coursework: Ethics and the Law; Product Opportunity Assessment; Technology, Innovation, and Culture; Political Science research.

B.S. in Political Science with a pre-law emphasis at Santa Clara University, expected to graduate in 2026. Coursework includes Ethics and the Law and political science research.