Ghayas Osseiran
Montreal ,QC
Summary
An honors political science & philosophy graduate with a minor in economics from McGill. An aspiring lawyer and academic, I have special skills in research and publication, constitutional legal analysis and creative problem solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant- Medieval Arabic Law
McGill University
Montreal, QC
03.2021 - 08.2021
I was a research assistant to Professor Travis Bruce at McGill University and helped archive and analyze medieval Arabic jurisprudence and Islamic legal and historical texts.
President of Moot Court Team
McGill Pre-Law Student Society
Montreal , QC
09.2021 - 01.2022
I've represented McGill in moot competitions for the last 4 years. While on the team I've had many successful tournaments including making finals in the largest moot tournament in North America. I was also the President of Moot Court for a semester, in charge of transitioning the team from COVID lockdowns.
Waiter
C'Chocolat
Montreal , QC
09.2021 - 11.2022
Working in a fast-paced restaurant improved my interpersonal skills, my ability to work synchronously with a team, and taught me the value of hard work.
Editor for "Journalist for Human Rights"
McGill University
Montréal, QC
10.2019 - 04.2020
I published articles for the "Journalists for Human Rights" organization at McGill University in my first year, and am now an editor. These journalistic pieces cover topics of international human rights violations.
VP Logistics for 5 Days for the Homeless
McGill University
Montréal, QC
10.2019 - 04.2020
I am in charge of the logistical efforts of the 5 Days for the Homeless Club. We organize fundraising and campaigning events to raise awareness and support the homeless community in Montreal.
Customer Service Representative
Allorica
Montreal , QC
05.2020 - 08.2020
I was a customer service representative for Alorica. We provided service for Walmart and helped customers find solutions to their shopping and technical problems.
Teacher
Junior Peacemakers
Montreal, QC
09.2020 - 01.2021
I delivered weekly lessons to middle school students across Quebec regarding the subjects of peacemaking, social activism, global citizenship and social injustices.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Philosophy
McGill University
Montréal, QC02-2024
Skills
- Constitutional Law Analysis
- Outstanding public speaker
- Research and publication
- Event logistics coordination
- Case analysis and interpretation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Honors & Awards
Philosophy Of Law Undergraduate Summer School - Cornell University (Summer 2021)
Was accepted and participated in a program delving into modern issues of legal, political and socio-metaphysical philosophy.
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Case League First Place in Finals (April 2019)
My team and I won first place in the annual Case League finals.
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Capital Cub Undergraduate Moot Court Competition Quarter Finals (November 2019)
My partner and I broke into quarter-finals amongst 80 participating teams in the Capital Cup Moot Court competition.
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UoT Moot Court Highlander Cup Finalists (March 2021)
My partner and I seeded in first place into finals, and finished second overall at the biggest online moot tournament in North America.
Publications
Published Articles & Papers
The Rohingya & Islamophobia: A Dire Situation
.............................Journalists for Human Rights McGill Chapter (2019)
On The Dynamics of Law and Politics
.............................McGill Pre-Law Review (2020)
Accountability in Cyberworld: A Corporate Legal Theory of Platform Corporations
.............................McGill Pre-Law Review (2023)
Space and Time & Time and Space: An Idealist and Materialist Dialectic in Natural Philosophy
.............................Fragments McGill Undergraduate Philosophy Journal (2023)
The Immovable Olive Tree and the Unstoppable Force: Ideal Communication in Palestine and Israel
.............................McGill Pre-Law Review (2024)
Languages
Fluent in: English - French - Arabic
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Proficient in: R Programming Language - Wix Website Builder
Timeline
President of Moot Court Team
McGill Pre-Law Student Society
09.2021 - 01.2022
Waiter
C'Chocolat
09.2021 - 11.2022
Research Assistant- Medieval Arabic Law
McGill University
03.2021 - 08.2021
Teacher
Junior Peacemakers
09.2020 - 01.2021
Customer Service Representative
Allorica
05.2020 - 08.2020
Editor for "Journalist for Human Rights"
McGill University
10.2019 - 04.2020
VP Logistics for 5 Days for the Homeless
McGill University
10.2019 - 04.2020
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Philosophy
McGill University
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