Thareem Masood Rehman

• LLB International & European Law, The Hague University, Netherlands September 2017 — July 2021nSpecialisations: Public International, Criminal, Commercial, and Human Rights Law.
• LLM Forensics, Criminology & Law, Maastricht University, Netherlands February 2022 — April 2023 Modules: International Criminal Law, International Commercial Law, Organisational crime, Forensics and Criminology.
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), Northumbria University, Newcastle, September 2023 — June 2024 Conversion course to English Law for the purpose of qualifying as a Barrister in the UK.
• Bar Practice Course (BPC), University of Law, Newcastle, September 2024 — June 2025 Major modules: Civil litigation, Criminal litigation, Drafting, Opinion writing, and Advocacy.

Publication:
The Tayyaba case: The shortcomings of Pakistan’s child labour laws – Children’s Rights Research (22 Mar 2023).
Read the article here

• Committee Member – European Circuit Annual Conference 2025

The European Circuit – Jun 2025 – Sep 2025

Assisted in organising the Annual Conference 2025 in The Hague, themed “Lawyering in a Phase of
Upheaval.” Contributed to planning and coordinating sessions, arranging stakeholder visits to the
International Criminal Court, and supporting the smooth running of the event while engaging with
leading legal professionals from across Europe.

Additionally, I drafted articles for the European Circuit Newsletter and assisted in organising a seminar in London on the evolving landscape of cross-border litigation and judicial cooperation post-Brexit.

• Mini pupil
• Start Date: 09/12/2024
• End Date: 13/12/2024

Organisation Name: 12 Old Square Chambers, London
Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Gained insight into immigration and asylum law whilst accompanying a Barrister in an asylum appeal.
• Developed an understanding of the grounds of appeal, standard of proof, and procedural fairness when drafting grounds for permission to appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal.
• Observed bail hearings and deepened my appreciation of the complexity of legal principles and their application to varying case factors and circumstances of the Defendant. 
• I have learned the importance of strong evidence and observed how barristers balance the client’s best interests with their duty to the court in the administration of justice.

• Project Coordination Intern – Employed (full-time)

Start Date: 01/05/2023
End Date: 31/10/2023
Organisation Name: Cinema for Peace Foundation, Berlin
Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• In assisting with the establishment of courts, I played a key role in ensuring that victims received access to legal recourse and that justice was pursued for violations under international law.
• My primary focus was on conducting a legal analysis of charges under the International Criminal Court (ICC) Rome Statute, which included genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crime of aggression. This required a thorough understanding of international law and the legal frameworks.
• One of my major contributions was toward the creation of the People’s Tribunal: The Court of the Citizens of the World. I analysed various pieces of evidence, including military exercises and territorial claims, to determine the legitimacy of charges and construct a strong legal case. My role also involved conducting interviews with expert witnesses.

• Children’s Rights Researcher – Volunteer (part-time)

Start Date: 01/06/2022
Organisation Name: Faculty of Law, Maastricht University
Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• I assisted in researching the case study “Invisible Children: The Development Rights of Children who are Living in Unrecognized States” by the Dutch Research Council.
• I am undertaking a thorough examination of papers and articles related to international law, children’s rights, and governance in unrecognised states. I summarise key findings and present them in a clear and concise manner in order to make my research easily digestible for the Professor.
• I also attended several training sessions on writing techniques and utilising advanced research methods. This helped me develop critical skills for disseminating complex legal and human rights issues to a broader audience. I also feel confident in my ability to ensure the investigation is both comprehensive and adheres to high academic standards, helping translate the research into actionable recommendations for policy change.

• Legal Staff Assistant at Embassy of Pakistan, The Hague October 2020 — July 2021
• Prepared detailed legal reports for sessions of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), enhancing the understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks. 
• Supported initiatives in human rights policy, demonstrating a commitment to advocacy and international legal standards. 
• Supported trade diplomacy initiatives, including organising and promoting Pakistan’s first International Virtual Textile Exhibition (2021); developed a database of Dutch textile companies and conducted sector outreach.
• Assisted in research and preparation of briefing materials on the EU Geographical Indication dispute concerning Basmati rice.

• External Relations Assistant – Employed (part-time)

Start Date: 01/10/2020
End Date: 29/01/2021
Organisation Name: International and European Law Program, The Hague University of Applied Sciences

• Assisted in managing the LAW Program’s networking initiatives, focusing on enhancing collaboration with partner universities.
• Coordinated with university peers and staff to plan events that expanded student networking opportunities. 

English (Fluent)
Urdu (Native)
Hindi (Fluent)
Dutch (Intermediate)

• The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn – Member (2024-Present)

• Public International Law, International Criminal Justice, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Law, Trade law.

1. Prof. Hajo Frederik van Panhuys Scholarship – The Hague Academy of International Law (2024)

Awarded for participation in the Summer Courses on Public International Law at The Hague Academy of International Law. The scholarship recognised my academic achievements and commitment to the field of public international law, enabling me to engage with advanced topics such as the law of treaties, state responsibility, and international organisations, while learning from leading experts in the field.

2. Edinburgh Law School ‘UK Student Mediation Competition’ (2024), awarded for participation in the mediation contest.