Baraj Singh Kohli
Summary
Law student at the University of Edinburgh, shaped by my international upbringing in Dubai, UAE. I am committed to leveraging my academic strengths and cross-cultural insights to build a career focused on international dispute resolution, arbitration, and strategic legal advisory.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Summer Intern
Omnia Strategy LLP
London, United Kingdom
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared legal memoranda, client briefs, and advisory documents for ongoing cases under the guidance of Mrs Cherie Blair KC
Legal Researcher
Punjab & Haryana High Court
Chandigarh, India
06.2024 - 08.2024
- In the Chambers of Justice Anupinder Grewal
- Drafted and submitted cases to senior staff for review and approval.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support compelling legal arguments.
Teacher
The Royal Academy
Paro, Bhutan
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered engaging lectures to enhance students' interest in English literature and public speaking.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Legal Intern
Davidson & Co
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with corporate law in the UAE.
- Attended arbitration sessions garnering unique insights into alternative dispute resolution methods.
Education
International Baccalaureate Diploma Prog. -
Repton School Dubai
Dubai, UAE 09.2020 - 07/2022
LLB - Exchange Programme
LMU Munich
Munich, Germany 09.2025 -
LLB (Hons) -
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland 09.2023 - 05/2027
Skills
- Legal research
- Academic publication
- Strong understanding of common law systems, with specific knowledge of its application across jurisdictions (UK, Germany, UAE, India)
Accomplishments
- TEDx Speaker
- Secretary of the Edinburgh University Law Society (May 2024 – May 2025)
- Head Boy at Repton School Dubai
- Edinburgh University Golf Club Team Member
- Participated in Edinburgh University Mooting Competition
- Edinburgh University Vis Moot Team Member (Vienna, Austria)
- Editor for the Edinburgh University Student Law Review
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Fluent
Punjabi
Native
Arabic
Advanced
Timeline
LLB - Exchange Programme
LMU Munich
09.2025 -
Summer Intern
Omnia Strategy LLP
05.2025 - 06.2025
Legal Researcher
Punjab & Haryana High Court
06.2024 - 08.2024
LLB (Hons) -
University of Edinburgh
09.2023 - 05/2027
Teacher
The Royal Academy
06.2023 - 08.2023
Legal Intern
Davidson & Co
11.2022 - 01.2023
International Baccalaureate Diploma Prog. -
Repton School Dubai
09.2020 - 07/2022