It's really heartbreaking that there are thousands of people who become victims of exploitation each day, without even realizing that they have been exploited. Millions of individuals continue to live without access to justice merely because they are either unaware of the mechanisms or do not have the means to access them. There is a need to change, and it is only possible when we strive for a better future.
With an aim to act for a better future, like-minded, public-spirited young law students came together to contribute to the society, using law as the means, which gradually took the shape of the Young Lawyers Forum (YLF). At YLF, law students, lawyers, legal activists work collectively towards imparting legal awareness, legal education and providing free legal aid and advice. Besides disseminating legal knowledge, YLF also promotes legal research and undertakes pro-bono litigations regarding matters of public interest and environmental protection.
Here's a little overview of the 'young lawyers' forming YLF
THE GOVERNING BODY
Khurram Qureshi
President & Head, Litigation
A strong advocate for civil, political and socio-economic rights, Khurram is a licensed attorney from Kashmir. He is currently pursuing his masters degree (LLM) from University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Previously he has worked with organisations specialising in human rights, public accountability and social advocacy. During his law school, he served as the vice president of the law society. Additionally, he is a life member at the Red Cross Society.
Email: president@ylfkashmir.com
Khurram's LinkedIn
MAH-NAshit uzma
Head, Research and Human Resources
Managing Editor, JLTP
A poet at heart and activist in spirit, Mah-Nashit Uzma is an accomplished legal scholar and a licensed attorney-at-law. An excellent researcher, orator and debater, Uzma is a gold medallist for her bachelor's degree in law. She recently completed her master's degree in law from the University of Hong Kong as a prestigious Wong Family Scholar. Her areas of specialization are Public International Law (Human Rights and Humanitarian Law) and Gender Rights. She has previously served with different human rights organisations in the areas of human trafficking, torture, enforced disappearances, use of pellet guns, Gender-based violence and minority rights.
Email: journal@ylfkashmir.com
Ubaid nazir mir
With a strong will and determination to work for the empowerment of his society, Ubaid aspires to be the change he wants to see in the world. He is an LLM student at SOAS, London and he aspires to advocate for human rights and dignity as a lawyer. He has worked as a legal intern with several organisations and legal firms to hone his legal and research skills. Apart from his professional life, he enjoys watching competitive sports
Email: ubaidmir647@gmail.com
Ummar Jamal
Head, Networking
Ummar Jamal is a final year law student at the University of Kashmir. Primarily interested in contemporary politics, judicial reforms and theology, Ummar aims to work to augment and expedite the process of justice in India. He is also the National spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association and debate coordinator at the Law society of his law school. He works as campus ambassador of Live Law and Lawtopus, two leading legal websites in India. Additionally, he writes columns in leading news portals, magazines and newspapers.
Email: Ummar's email
MohD. Tuyyab Malik
Chief Technology Officer
Tuyyab, a lawyer and a tech enthusiast, is a strong believer of a digital future. During the journey of his law school, Tuyyab has advocated for the integration of legal processes and technology, and has made various representations to the Government and pursued Public Interest Litigation in the J&K High Court for the implementation of tech based information systems in the legal field. He is YLF's technical leader and the man behind its web presence. He aspires to join judicial services in times to come.
Email: cto@ylfkashmir.com
LATE ABRAR REYAZ
Honorary Founding Member
Abrar Reyaz was a legal prodigy, a law-student, a blogger and a columnist. His knowledge was way ahead of his age and his primary interests included contemporary politics, legal theory and legal philosophy. He was a contributor to several newspapers, magazines and blogs. Some of his writings and opinion pieces have been acknowledged and published in – The Quint, Counter Currents, Oracle Opinions, Kashmir Life and in different local newspapers including – Rising Kashmir, Kashmir Reader, The Kashmir Images, Kashmir Observer and elsewhere.
He passed away on the 30th of June 2020 as an aftermath of a tragic road accident and medical negligence in Kashmir.
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