- Law
- Adjunct
- faran.aaraf@gmail.com
General Information
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.
Education
- Bar Professional Training Course — City Law School, London. Passed with VERY COMPETENT in one attempt, Outstanding in Cross Examination. Member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
- LLM in Maritime Law — Bangabondhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, first specialized Masters in Admiralty and Maritime Law
- LLM UMSAILS — University of Asia Pacific, Full Scholarship Holder (UNESCO UMSAILS), First Class, top 5% of class
- Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) — University of London International Programmes, Upper Second Class Honours, Only student in Bangladesh to study Public International Law as an option
- A Levels — Mastermind School, Daily Star Award for Excellence in O Levels (8 As), passed 5 full A Level subjects
Experience
- Legal Practitioner, BFMA (2017 – Continued)
- Co-Editor, Lex Intell (2021 – Continued)
- Lecturer and Postgraduate Programmes Co-Ordinator, London College of Legal Studies (South) (2018 – Continued)
- Research Associate, Law Counsel (2021–2023)
- Lecturer, University of Asia Pacific (2021–2023) — taught Intellectual Property Law, Business Law, Maritime Law, and Commercial Law
- Lecturer, British School of Law (2017–2018)
- Intern, Bangladesh Parliament (Summer 2015) — worked under Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Speaker of Parliament; prepared report on Parliament Secretariat departments
- President and Founder, BSL Oratory Club (2014–2016)
Publications
Multiple publications in leading daily newspapers.
Research Interests
Maritime Law, Commercial Law, Company Law, Intellectual Property Law, Cyber Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Achievement, Awards & Grants
- 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
Seminar & Conference
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).
Training & Workshop
No training records.
Others
- 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