Syed Qasim Abbas Becomes First Pakistani Judicial Fellow at the International Court of Justice
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Syed Qasim Abbas (BA-LL.B ’24), graduate of the Shaikh Ahmed Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL), has been appointed as a Judicial Fellow at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), located in The Hague, Netherlands, becoming the first Pakistani to be selected for this prestigious programme since its inception. As part of the fellowship, Qasim will be working with Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf.
Currently pursuing his Master of Laws (LL.M) at Harvard Law School on a full merit-based scholarship, Qasim continues to distinguish himself on the global academic stage. During his time at LUMS, he earned the NMF Gold Medal for securing the first position in the BA-LL.B programme and was widely recognised for his exceptional academic performance and commitment to service.
LUMS proudly celebrates this landmark achievement and his continued contributions to global legal education and practice.
