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Yasmine Horchani

Yasmine Horchani

Washington DC,District Of Columbia

Summary

Pre-law student with international legal internship experience, and exposure to corporate and international law at leading global firms.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

MENA Summer Work Experience

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Dubai
06.2025 - 06.2025
  • Completed a two-week rotational internship across Dispute Resolution and Global Transactions teams.
  • Acquired knowledge of regional dispute resolution procedures and cross-border arbitration complexities.
  • Developed practical understanding of corporate law in UAE through mentorship from trainees, associates, and partners.

Summer Legal Intern

Akin Gump
Abu Dhabi
06.2025 - 06.2025
  • Gained experience in drafting legal documents, reviewing NDAs and memos.
  • Conducted legal research on DIFC and ADGM regulatory frameworks.
  • Learned how to use legal tech tools to support tasks.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of corporate law within UAE jurisdiction.

Intern Scheme

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher- Law Firm
Dubai
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Participated in legal drafting exercises, crypto regulation research, O&G term sheet review, and a client pitch presentation. Attended training and Q&A sessions with partners and associates on M&A, finance, arbitration, compliance, and business communication.
  • Gained exposure to corporate, project finance, financial regulatory, and AI-related legal work, as well as AML/CDD and cross-border firm operations across European and London offices.

Intern

Pallas Partners LLP
New York, New York
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Conducted legal research.
  • Reviewed and analyzed legal documents.
  • Engaged in mentorship sessions with attorneys.

Education

Bachelor in International Business

The George Washington University
Washington, DC
05-2026

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Drafting documents
  • Creativity and innovation
  • MS word, excel, and outlook
  • LexisNexis

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional

Accomplishments

  • French National Baccalaureate with highest honors. High GPA in Economics, Political Science and Languages.

Affiliations

  • GW Women in Business.
  • GW Pre-Law Student Association.
  • Volunteer with 10+ years of experience in child sponsorship, public health, and community initiatives. Supported Tunisia’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign and contributed to Rotary projects in education, orphan care, and community development.

Timeline

MENA Summer Work Experience

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
06.2025 - 06.2025

Summer Legal Intern

Akin Gump
06.2025 - 06.2025

Intern Scheme

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher- Law Firm
06.2024 - 07.2024

Intern

Pallas Partners LLP
05.2024 - 06.2024

Bachelor in International Business

The George Washington University