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Youssef Ashraf

@youssefashraf

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Senior law student and legal intern focused on litigation and contract drafting.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an opportunity where I can support litigation and dispute resolution, draft strong legal documents, and learn contract strategy. I want a collaborative team that values detail, research, and clear legal communication.

I’m a Senior Law Student building practical strength through litigation support, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution work across law firms, banks, and international organizations. I combine advanced legal research, case analysis, and document drafting to help teams move matters forward with clarity and rigor.

My experience includes assisting in preparing, filing, and registering lawsuits, reviewing company incorporation documents and commercial registers, and supporting procedures for serving notices and filing appeals before the Supreme Administrative Court. I’ve also drafted defense memoranda, summarized cases, and conducted legal research to strengthen arguments and case strategy.

I’ve refined my skills through mediation and advocacy programs, including mediation brief drafting and memorandum preparation, as well as moot court work where I delivered oral pleadings and drafted memoranda of defense. I’m comfortable turning complex facts into well-structured legal writing, from case summaries to formal legal demands for contractual breaches.

I’m also interested in the intersection of law and sustainability, gaining exposure to ESG principles, corporate governance, sustainable finance, and climate change impacts, alongside international humanitarian law and evidence collection training. I aim to contribute as a reliable, detail-focused legal professional who solves problems with strong communication and a cooperative approach.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Student Member

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CIRAB (International Research and Arbitration Board)

Sep 2025 - Present (8 months)

Served as a student member contributing to research and arbitration-related activities. Developed arbitration-focused thinking and legal research capabilities through board involvement.

Legal Research Dispute Resolution Research & Organization Problem Solving Professional communication

Legal Intern

International Institute of SDGs & Public Policy Research

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)

Conducted legal research and prepared detailed case summaries to support ongoing work. Improved legal writing and structured case analysis through research tasks.

Legal Research Case Summaries Legal Writing Document Review Research & Organization Summarizing Legal Facts

Legal Intern

Banque du Caire

Aug 2024 - Sep 2024 (1 month)

Drafted and reviewed contracts and legal memoranda while managing judicial documents. Gained practical and theoretical exposure to the litigation process.

Contract Drafting Contract Review Legal Memoranda Legal Research Litigation Support Case Preparation Document Management

Legal Intern

Record Law

Aug 2024 - Sep 2024 (1 month)

Drafted contracts and prepared legal documents, supporting ongoing legal work with research. Contributed to team discussions and professional development activities.

Contract Drafting Legal Research Team Collaboration Client Ready Document Skills Professional communication

Legal Intern

LegalQuorum

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (1 month)

Drafted and reviewed contracts, agreements, and case briefs, and prepared case summaries. Conducted legal research across diverse matters and supported case development.

Contract Drafting Case Brief Development Case Summaries Legal Research Document Analysis Legal Writing

Legal Intern

Hossam Lotfy Law Firm

Aug 2025 - Present (9 months)

Assisted with preparing, filing, and registering lawsuits, and reviewed company incorporation documents and commercial registers. Gained experience in serving notices and judicial warnings, and drafted defense memoranda and legal research.

Legal Research Case Analysis Defense Memorandum Drafting Notice And Appeal Procedures

Legal Intern

Commercial International Bank (CIB)

Jul 2025 - Present (10 months)

Built understanding of ESG principles and corporate governance within a financial services context. Studied sustainable finance concepts and climate change impact considerations.

Corporate Governance Sustainable Finance Financial Services Compliance Mindset

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The British University in Egypt

Law (in progress), Law

Grade: Very Good

Activities and societies: Participated in Weinstein International Foundation Mediation Writing Competition and Internal Moot Court; completed legal internships (Hossam Lotfy Law Firm, Banque du Caire, CIB, and others) and contract drafting training; Student, CIRAB (International Research and Arbitration Board).

Senior Law Student with a very good grade and expected graduation in 2026, building expertise in litigation, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution through internships and legal research.