Profile

Barrister Faran Md Aaraf is a Barrister of Lincoln’s Inn, called to the Bar on 23 November 2017. He is an Advocate of the Dhaka Judge Court and an accredited Commercial Mediator and Associate Arbitrator from ADR-ODR International, UK.

He is actively engaged in legal practice and academia, with experience in commercial law, company law, maritime law, intellectual property law, and dispute resolution. Alongside his legal practice at BFMA, he has been involved in teaching, legal research, and legal technology initiatives. He has also advised foreign and local clients on intellectual property, cyber law, and data regulations in Bangladesh.

• Bar Professional Training Course

City Law School, London. 2016 –2017. Passed with a VERY COMPETENT in one attempt, with an Outstanding in Cross Examination. Member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. Called on 23rd of November 2017

• LLM in Maritime Law Bangabondhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University

2017 – First specialized Masters in Admiralty and Maritime Law.

• LLM UMSAILS University of Asia Pacific

2017 – 2018 Full Scholarship Holder. Scholarship provided by UNESCO UMSAILS. CGPA 3.61, First Class. Graduated Top 5% of the Class

• Bachelor of Laws LLB(Hons)

University of London International Programmes 2013 – 2016 Awarded an Upper Second Class Honours, in one attempt. Student at British School of Law. Only student in Bangladesh to study Public International Law as an option during 2016

• and A Levels

Mastermind School 2009 – 2011 Daily Star Award 2009 for Excellence in O levels. (8 As) Passed 5 full subjects in A levels.

• 2017 – Continued
  Legal Practitioner
  BFMA
• 2021 – 2023
  Research Associate
  Law Counsel
• 2021 – 2023
  Lecturer
  University of Asia Pacific

Taught undergraduate courses including Intellectual Property Law, Business Law, Maritime Law, and Commercial Law.

• 2021 – Continued
  Co-Editor
  Lex Intell
• 2017 – 2018
  Lecturer
  British School of Law
• 2018 – Continued
  Lecturer and Postgraduate Programmes Co-Ordinator
  London College of Legal Studies (South)
• Summer 2015
  Intern
  Bangladesh Parliament

Worked under Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Honourable Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh. Prepared a report after visiting departments of the Parliament Secretariat and interviewing officials.

• 2014 – 2016
  President and Founder
  BSL Oratory Club

Multiple publications in leading daily newspapers.

• Maritime Law
• Commercial Law
• Company Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Cyber Law
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Daily Star Award 2009 for Excellence in O Levels.
• Accredited Commercial Mediator, ADR-ODR International, UK.
• Accredited Associate Arbitrator, ADR-ODR International, UK.
• Winner, BSMRMU University-wide Debate Competition (with two individual Best Speaker awards).
• Winner, Legal Hackathon 2022 Bangladesh Chapter with Lex Intell.

Worked in organizing national and international seminars, webinars, and workshops.

Experience in chairing, judging, and training for Model United Nations and Moot Court competitions.

Adjudicator at University of London – LCLS(S) Moot Court Competition (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021).

• Advocate, Dhaka Bar Association.
• Instructor, Detective Training School, CID.
• Member, City University BPTC Students Association (2016–2017).
• Managed over 1000 students in various academic and extracurricular capacities.