Haidermota & Co. Visits LUMS

Longstanding partners of LUMS, Haidermota & Co. visited the University on April 4, 2022, to discuss potential opportunities for collaboration. The firm has been sponsoring the National Outreach Programme since 2017.

A trusted provider of legal services, Haidermota & Co. has more than 60 years of experience and an extensive clientele from around the world. They have consistently been ranked as one of Pakistan’s top-tier law firms by international directories including Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

Representing Haidermota & Co. during the meeting was Mr. Umer Shereef, Senior Partner. He was welcomed by LUMS leadership and faculty, including Vice Chancellor, Dr. Arshad Ahmad; Director, Office of Advancement, Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, and Assistant Professor, Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL), Dr. Uzair Jamil Kayani.

Mr. Shereef appreciated LUMS for its efforts to provide world-class education to students and for instilling confidence in them. He mentioned that Haidermota & Co. has hired several graduates from SAHSOL and praised the holistic and experiential training which the University provides to its BA-LL.B students.

The LUMS BA-LL.B (Honours) degree is a five-year degree that combines the richness of a liberal arts education with a solid professional training in law. Ideal for curious and driven individuals, the programme empowers students to thrive socially and intellectually. Offered by SAHSOL, the programme has a well-rounded curriculum and is recognised by the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) as a qualifying law degree.

Dr. Ahmad acknowledged Haidermota & Co.’s support towards providing quality education to deserving students across the nation, “Such initiatives help LUMS fulfil its commitment towards educational excellence nationally and becoming one of the best universities in Asia.”

The group discussed various avenues of collaborations including internship opportunities, curriculum development, and more.