2023 | 2023
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law
University of Rajshahi
CGPA 3.75/4.00; 5th position in class (examination held in 2025)
ABOUT ME
Legal Researcher; LL.M. in International Law, University of Rajshahi
Asif Jawad is a legal researcher with an LL.M. in International Law (CGPA 3.75, 5th in class) and an LL.B. (Honours) from the University of Rajshahi. Practical experience includes a legal research internship with the Office of the Attorney General of Bangladesh in collaboration with UNDP, working on constitutional and public-law research, writ petitions, public interest litigation and judicial precedent, and chamber work as an apprentice lawyer in civil, criminal and commercial matters. Research interests cover constitutional and administrative law, AI governance and contestable public decision-making, digital trade regulation, and international and human rights law.
Education
2022 | 2022
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Honours)
University of Rajshahi
CGPA 3.54/4.00 (examination held in 2024)
2017 | 2017
Higher Secondary Certificate
Govt. M. M. College, Jashore
GPA 5.00
2015 | 2015
Secondary School Certificate
Jashore Zilla School
GPA 5.00
Professional Experience
Sep 2025 | Feb 2026
Legal Intern (Legal Research)
Office of the Attorney General of Bangladesh, Internship Program with UNDP
Legal research, research notes, briefs and case summaries for Deputy and Additional Attorneys General; constitutional and public-law research on writ petitions, public interest litigation, locus standi and constitutional governance; statutory interpretation and review of judicial precedent.
Jan 2025 | Present
Apprentice Lawyer
Kazi Abdus Shahid Laal and Associates, Jashore
Legal research and drafting in civil, criminal, commercial and procedural matters under senior counsel supervision.
Research Interests
My work lies at the intersection of technical robustness and social impact.
Research Areas
Constitutional and administrative law; AI governance, due process and contestable public administration; digital trade and platform regulation; international and human rights law; access to justice.
My Publication
Selected scholarly works and current manuscripts.
No publications available yet.
Conference Participated
Recent speaking engagements and workshop contributions.
No conferences available
Training and Seminars
Constitutional Law & Legal Aid Training
Supreme Court of Bangladesh, UNDP and the Office of the Attorney General
International Human Rights lecture
Supported by OHCHR
Residential retreat on International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law
Cox’s Bazar, with a field visit to Rohingya refugee camps
Cyber Security Awareness and Digital Governance seminars
BRAC University and North South University
Skills
Legal
Legal research and case analysis; legal drafting; constitutional and administrative law; statutory interpretation; international and human rights law; litigation support
Languages
Bangla (native); English (professional proficiency)
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