Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
LANGUAGES
SELECTED PROJECTS
COURSES AND POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Timeline
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Yara Abuaish

Manchester,UK

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Summer Internship

Latham & Watkins
Riyadh
07.2025 - 09.2025

Supported transactional and regulatory matters, including due diligence, drafting, translation, legal research, reviewing agreements, presentations and client correspondence. Gained hands-on experience with CMA filings, bid evaluations, incorporation processes, and pro bono work, strengthening expertise in Saudi laws, regulatory compliance, and legal analysis.

Vacation Scheme

Dentons
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2025 - 06.2025

Worked with partners, trainees, and associates on Corporate, M&A, Regulatory, and Litigation matters. Reviewed and drafted legal documents, created benchmarks for regulatory frameworks across borders, and identified key risks in transactions. Developed strong skills in legal writing, analysis, and communication, while gaining valuable insight into arbitration, deal structures and environmental sustainability.

Winter Internship

White & Case
Riyadh
12.2024 - 12.2024

Supported the Energy, Infrastructure, Project, and Asset Finance (EIPAF) and Corporate teams by reviewing agreements, conducting due diligence, and participating in client meetings. Collaborated closely with partners, associates, and trainees, strengthening legal research, analytical skills, and practical understanding of corporate and project finance matters.

Legal Internship

White & Case
Riyadh
09.2024 - 09.2024

Assisted project development and financing matters under the guidance of a dedicated mentor. Strengthened attention to detail by refining documents, identifying inaccuracies, and ensuring precision. Developed strong problem-solving skills by identifying potential legal issues and conducting thorough research.

Summer Internship

Latham & Watkins
Riyadh
07.2024 - 08.2024

Actively contributed to Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Project Development teams by conducting legal due diligence, reviewing prospectuses, translating documents, and performing in-depth research. Developed a strong understanding of these practice areas while refining analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

University of Manchester
Manchester, UK
09.2023 -

Skills

  • Public Speaking and Professionalism
  • Strong Research and Analytical Skills
  • Superb Leadership and Communication Skills
  • Organizational and Time-Management Skills
  • Proficient Writing Skills
  • Problem-solving
  • High-Level critical thinking
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • Highest achiever Award at Al Hussan School
  • Best Position Paper at MUN
  • Honourable-mention Award at MUN
  • Honour Roll Achievement Award at Al Hussan School
  • SYAG x SABIC company youth ambassador

Certification

  • Corporate Course – Baker McKenzie
  • Misk Virtual Summer Program
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Course – Latham & Watkins
  • Commercial Awareness Workshop - Linklaters
  • Misk Future Path Career Program
  • Misk Virtual Summer Program
  • Banking & Finance Course – White & Case
  • Law and Fintech Course - Freshfields

LANGUAGES

English
Native
Arabic
Fluent
French
Beginner

SELECTED PROJECTS

Thrift Shop, 03/2023 – 05/2023

INTO Giving - Manchester, UK 

• In foundation year, my team executed a successful and sustainable charity project by running a thrift shop. Our activities encompassed collecting donated items, orchestrating sales, and strategically selecting venues. As a result, we achieved the commendable outcome of raising over £300 for INTO Giving.


Reach for the Stars, 12/2020 - 08/2021

SYAG - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Wrote and edited multiple articles regarding social issues like the importance of health and wellness, and economic change, which were posted to spread awareness.


Bringing School to You, 07/2020 - 02/2021

Al Nahda Society - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Initiated and led an 8-month-long project aimed to refurbish used devices, such as tablets and laptops, which were donated to students across Saudi Arabia during COVID-19, and aided +35 students' education.

COURSES AND POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Vice   President - Future Women’s Lawyers Society

• Treasurer   – Future Women’s Lawyers Society

• Volunteer   – Justice Hub

• Event   Coordinator – Law Debating Society

• Student Representative – University of   Manchester

• Student   Council Vice President – Al Hussan School

• Debate   Club Chair – Al Hussan School

Timeline

Summer Internship

Latham & Watkins
07.2025 - 09.2025

Vacation Scheme

Dentons
06.2025 - 06.2025

Winter Internship

White & Case
12.2024 - 12.2024

Legal Internship

White & Case
09.2024 - 09.2024

Summer Internship

Latham & Watkins
07.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

University of Manchester
09.2023 -
Yara Abuaish