THE PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

A strong foundation.
An evolving perspective.

Faiz Ur Rehman Wattoo is a qualified Pakistani lawyer bringing criminal litigation experience together with legal research, emerging technology, and a commitment to human rights.

Faiz Ur Rehman Wattoo
FAIZ UR REHMAN WATTOO

Lawyer. Legal researcher.
Legal technology enthusiast.

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PROFESSIONAL STATUS

Advocate of a District Bar
Pakistan

BACKGROUND & OUTLOOK

Experience in court.
Curiosity beyond it.

An understanding of evidence, an interest in technology, and a focus on the people behind every legal question.

Faiz holds an LL.B. from the University of the Punjab and an LL.M. (SQE) with Distinction from Anglia Ruskin University, London. He received the Top Achiever Award in Criminal Law and Evidence.

As a Junior Associate at AYR Attorneys at Criminal Law in Lahore, he prepared legal documents, attended court proceedings, and supported trial court work involving homicide and other indictable offences.

His continuing development includes Harvey’s Level 1 Legal Engineer certification, training in AI and the rule of law, cybersecurity policy, and practical legal training through the Lahore High Court Bar Association.

Based in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, he brings these experiences to interests spanning technology law, legal engineering, cybercrime, human rights, criminal trials, and civil and family matters.

LANGUAGES

English · Urdu · Punjabi

EDUCATION

Academic rigour.
Practical perspective.

MAY 2025 TO MAY 2026

Master of Laws (LL.M.) (SQE)

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY · LONDON, UK Graduated with Distinction

Top Achiever Award in Criminal Law and Evidence.

Modules included Criminal Law and Evidence; Dispute Resolution; Business Law and Solicitor Accounts; and Law of Wills, Probate and Succession.

POSTGRADUATE MAJOR PROJECT

“Safeguarding the Vulnerable: A Critical Analysis of Police Compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.”

AUG 2019 TO JUL 2024

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB · LAHORE, PAKISTAN

A foundation in criminal law, legal research, evidence, procedure, and legal analysis.

EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP

Learning through
the work itself.

SEP 2024 TO APR 2025

Junior Associate

AYR Attorneys at Criminal Law · Lahore, Pakistan

Prepared legal documents, attended court proceedings, and managed day-to-day responsibilities in a criminal law firm. Principal exposure to trial court matters involving homicide and other indictable offences.

2024 TO 2025

President, Youth Executive Board

National Youth Volunteer Network (NYVN)

Elected to support youth leadership and volunteer engagement, with participation in initiatives promoting inclusion, civic engagement, human rights, and community development.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Always learning.
Always looking ahead.

From courtroom practice to the
next generation of legal technology.

LEGAL TECHNOLOGY

Level 1 Legal Engineer

Harvey

14 October 2026
AI & JUSTICE

AI, Justice and the Rule of Law

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

19 September 2026
CYBERSECURITY

Cyber Security: Key Policies and Resources

LinkedIn Learning

12 October 2025
PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING

Bar Vocational Training Course

Lahore High Court Bar Association

29 April 2025
RECOGNITION

Top Achiever Award

Criminal Law and Evidence
Anglia Ruskin University, London

National Youth Volunteer Award

2024 · Recognition for services relating to gender-based violence issues.

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