Faculty of Law

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Faculty Excellence at ICLS

The faculty at ICLS has an excellent reputation with years of experience teaching for the UOL Programme. All our faculty members are graduates of prestigious foreign institutions such as Harvard, Berkeley, SOAS, Warwick, Edinburgh, University College London, Queen Mary and Maastricht. Our faculty comprises University of London Worldwide Recognised Tutors and advocates of the Supreme Court. They are professionals in their respective legal fields which helps students gain practical legal knowledge while completing their law degree.

ICLS is distinguished by a faculty that combines academic prestige, professional recognition, and courtroom expertise to deliver an unparalleled legal education.

• Distinguished Credentials: ICLS boasts a faculty with an impressive academic background. All members are graduates of prestigious international institutions like Harvard, Berkeley, SOAS, Warwick, Edinburgh, UCL, Queen Mary, and Maastricht.
• UOL Recognized Tutors: These faculty members hold recognition as University of London Worldwide Recognized Tutors, ensuring adherence to the high standards of the UOL Programme.
• Supreme Court Advocates: Several faculty members are advocates of the Supreme Court, bringing unparalleled experience and knowledge of the highest court in Pakistan.
• Dual Expertise: Beyond their academic credentials, ICLS faculty members are seasoned professionals in their respective legal fields. This practical expertise translates into real-world learning opportunities for students throughout their law degree.

This unique combination of academic excellence, program recognition, courtroom experience, and practical knowledge empowers ICLS faculty to deliver an unparalleled legal education. Students gain not only a strong theoretical foundation but also practical insights invaluable for their future careers.

Meet Our Faculty

Learn from experienced academics and industry professionals.

Sarah Tarar

Ms Sarah Tarar is the Dean of International College for Legal Studies and the CEO of the company behind it. She is also the Director of International Centre for Dispute Resolution Lahore.

She has been working with the University of London Programmes in Pakistan since 2004 and is a pioneer in the field of law. She is the first in Pakistan to become a University of London Recognised Worldwide Tutor, UG Laws. She has an LLM in Commercial & Corporate Law (London), Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Law (London), Postgraduate Certificate in Public International Law (London) and a Postgraduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (London).

Moreover, Ms Tarar is a Consultant Mediator at the Office of Compliance Advisor Ombudsman, World Bank Group. She is the CEO of ADR ODR International Pakistan, the Resident Representative, Pakistan for ADR ODR International, UK and a part of their International Training faculty. Moreover, she is a Digital Dispute Resolution Specialist at DDRS, UK, with training as an Accredited Civil/Commercial Mediator, Negotiator, International Commercial Arbitrator and ODR Specialist. She is on the panel of mediators of ADR ODR International, UK and of the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI). In addition, she is an Associate Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

Moghees Uddin Khan

Director CLHR | Lecturer PIL, IPHR & LLM | LLM (Warwick)

Mr Moghees Uddin Khan is the Director of Centre for Law and Human Rights (CLHR) at International College for Legal Studies, which works in collaboration with Amnesty international South Asia.

In addition, he is the Lecturer for Public International Law, International Protection of Human Rights Modules for the University of London courses.

Mr Khan completed his LLB (Hons) degree from the University of London and went on to do his LLM in International Development Law and Human Rights Law, specializing in Governance at the University of Warwick, UK. His primary areas of focus include International Humanitarian Law, Preventive Detention and the Enforcement of International Human Rights treaties. Mr. Khan was also a member of the Conflict Law Centre at RSIL.

He is also Co-founder of Phir/Se, a law and design consultancy working towards a cleaner and greener Pakistan. He has co-authored three books on International Humanitarian law for Government stakeholders and International Organisations. He has been teaching for the University of London modules for a number of years now.

Sonia Riaz Hussain

UOL WORLDWIDE RECOGNISED TUTOR | LECTURER CONTRACT LAW | LLM (SOAS)

Sonia Riaz Hussain is working as supervisor for the dissertation at ICLS. She is the supervisor for the Dissertation Module and Lecturer for Contract Law Module of the University of London LLB International Programme.

She has been working as a legal academic for the University of London Programmes since 2007 and is one of the few University of London Worldwide Recognised Tutors in Pakistan. She has also been an active part of the Providers Conferences held by the University of London over the years.

She completed her LLM (International and Comparative Commercial Law) from SOAS, UK. She has worked as the In-house Legal Counsel for Warid Telecom (Pvt) Ltd and the Punjab Healthcare Commission, Pakistan. She is a licensed Advocate of the High Court and was admitted as a member of the Punjab Bar Council in 2006.

She is also an accredited Civil-Commercial Mediator with ADR-ODR International, UK, also accredited by Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI) and the Civil Mediation Council (CMC), UK. She helps in the management of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDRL) and is also part of the International Faculty of ADR ODR International for which trainings take place under ICDRL.

Seemin Ahmed

UOL WORLDWIDE RECOGNISED TUTOR | LECTURER COMPANY LAW & LLM | LLM (LONDON)

Ms Seemin Ahmed is the lecturer of company law module for the University of London LLB degree. In addition, she is the Lecturer for Company Law Modules for the University of London courses.

She completed her LLB degrees from the University of London. Her LLM was in the fields of Company law, Jurisprudence, Theoretical Criminology and Juvenile Justice. In addition, she has a Master in Business Administration from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. She is also a University of London Worldwide Recognized Tutor.

Ms Ahmed has immense experience in academia, having worked as the Head of Laws for a University of London teaching provider institution. She has taught students of University of London’s Company Law course and Royal Holloway’s BBA Programme in Human Resource Management.

Ms Ahmed has worked in a managerial role at KPMG, where she was entrusted with the responsibilities of managing international clientele vis-à-vis their taxation and corporate law requirements. Before working at KPMG, She gained extensive experience in International Business (B2B) at Wateen Telecom Limited, an Abu Dhabi Group venture.

She is licensed to practise law in the High Courts of Pakistan, and is an accredited Civil-Commercial Mediator with ADR-ODR International, UK. She is also a partner at Expertos Legales.

Azmeh khan

Lecturer LSM & EU Law
LLM (Maastricht)

Azmeh Khan is the Lecturer for Legal System and Method (LSM) and EU Law for the LLB Programme of the University of London at ICLS.

She is a legal professional in the field of development, gender and corporate law and holds an LLM Degree in Globalisation and Law: Corporate and Commercial Law from Maastricht University, The Netherlands.

In addition to her years of experience as a Lecturer of laws for the University of London programme, she has formerly served as Legal Counsel for Highnoon Laboratories Limited for a number of years as Head of their Legal Department. Ms Khan has over 10 years of experience in the development sector; serving as the focal person at Shirkat Gah Law Department and the Women Living Under Muslim Laws, South Asia Region.

She has also worked as a legal researcher/analyst at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Ms Khan works as a freelance consultant for various think-tanks and independent institutions on gender and law; specifically pertaining to women’s property and inheritance.

Nida Aftab

LECTURER ISLAMIC LAW
LLM (UCL) | LLB (London)

Nida Aftab is the Lecturer for Islamic Law for the LLB Programme of the University of London at ICLS.

She completed her LLB (Honors) from the University of London and went on to do her LLM from University College London with distinction (First Class Honors).

Ms Aftab has been a lecturer for Introduction to Islamic law since 2016. During the entire period of her teaching, a record number of students obtained distinctions and high merits. She is also a member of the Adjunct Faculty at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

Ms Aftab is currently a partner at the law firm Bokhari, Aziz Karim. She provides advisory services to a variety of clients pertaining to civil law, tax law, commercial law, contract law, company law, international law, regulatory law, constitutional law etc. and represents them in Courts. Clients include regulatory authorities, banks, private and public limited companies, listed companies amongst others. She has also worked extensively on drafting and vetting of contracts of a complex nature and has advised clients ranging from start-up companies to large telecommunication companies. She also does extensive drafting and corporate advisory work for Clients based in the UK.

Yawar Ali Khan

Lecturer Jurisprudence & Legal Theory

Yawar Ali Khan is a social development and human rights specialist with fifteen years of experience working with national institutions, international organizations and government partners.

In addition, he is the Lecturer for Public International Law, International Protection of Human Rights Modules for the University of London courses.

Zainab Shafqat

Lecturer Property Law & Public Law | LLB (London) | LLM (Duke)

Zainab Shafqat is the Lecturer for Property Law for the LLB programme at ICLS. Ms. Shafqat graduated with a First Class Honours in her LLB from the University of London.

During her LLB, she also obtained the highest marks in the Legal System and Method module. Additionally, Ms. Zainab completed her LLM from Duke University and rejoined Bandial & Associates where she had been working with since graduating.

Ms. Shafqat has experience working in the corporate sector with specific focus on energy and commercial law.

Amna Hassan

Bar at Law (BPP and Lincoln’s inn)
Lecturer Criminal Law

Ms. Amna Hassan is a UK-trained barrister and civil litigation advocate with experience in both the United Kingdom and Pakistan.

She currently serves as a Civil Litigation and Constitutional Law Associate at Zia and Shah Legal Consultants, where she regularly appears before civil courts and advises on civil, commercial, and constitutional matters, including drafting petitions under Article 199 and contributing to reported public interest litigation.

She completed the Barrister Training Course at BPP University with a Merit and holds an LLB in Politics, Philosophy and Law from King’s College London. In London, she worked as a litigation and private client paralegal at Law Lane Solicitors and Khan’s Solicitors, gaining experience in legal research, drafting, settlement negotiations, and complex dispute resolution.

Alongside her legal practice, she is Co-Founder of RUKH Foundation, an education charity supporting underprivileged students in Lahore, reflecting her ongoing commitment to access to justice and community development.

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Faculty of Law

Faculty Excellence at ICLS