- Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sayere Nazabi Sayem is an LL.M. candidate and an Erasmus Mundus Scholar from Bangladesh pursuing the Joint Master’s program of International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (ILSPSD). She completed her LL.B. (Hons.) from North South University with the highest distinction (Summa Cum Laude), where she also worked as a Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, and founding Editor of the university’s law blog, the NSU Law Blog. She was later appointed as a Mentee at the American Society of International Law for two consecutive years.
Sayere has served as a Legal Practitioner at the Centre for Peace and Justice, BRAC University for the pioneering Feminist Judgment Project [Bangladesh Edition], worked as a Research Associate at the top law firm of the country, Tanjib Alam and Associates, and as a Legal Intern at the National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO) [Legal Aid] of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. She also serves as the President of Bangladesh Forum for Legal and Humanitarian Affairs (BFLHA), where she helped develop the legal application program ‘GoProbono’ and its legal database to further enforce access to justice in Bangladesh. Sayere is listed as a Drafter of Case Summaries for Transnational Dispute Management (TDM) in the Netherlands.
Sayere is passionate about advocating for pressing legal and social issues. Her opinion pieces have been published in prominent national newspapers, and her legal analyses and fictional works have been published worldwide, including in the United States of America, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The academic works primarily focus on her research interests in international environmental law, human rights law, international criminal law, legal theories and related areas.
Sayere Nazabi Sayem graduated with the highest distinction, Summa Cum Laude, from the Department of Law at North South University in 2023. During her time at NSU, she served as a Teaching Assistant and actively contributed to the academic and research community. Her academic achievements and dedication to legal research have laid a strong foundation for her continued work in the field of humanitarian law.
Research Associate
Tanjib Alam and Associates | 2024 – 2025
Legal Intern
National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO), Government of Bangladesh | 2024
Research Assistant
North South University | 2021 – Present
President
Bangladesh Forum for Legal and Humanitarian Affairs (BFLHA) | 2024 – Present
Assistant Editor
Progress Magazine | 2023 – Present
Drafter of Case Summaries
Transnational Dispute Management (TDM), in collaboration with International Arbitration Case Law (IACL) | 2023 – Present
Sayere Nazabi Sayem is a talented lawyer and a good team player. She's swift and works everything down to the last detail. I worked with her during the Hult Prize Boston Summit 2024, and she was a part of our extended team. She overlooked all the legalities of NurtureAid, and did so by communicating across our multidisciplinary team. Because of her scrutinizing and detailed work, the judges at the Boston Summit were impressed by the sound legal backing that NurtureAid had. If you need a lawyer that is a fast and detailed worker, and is a team player who can effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams, I can think of no other person to recommend but her.
Sayere apu is one of the most supportive and knowledgeable individuals I've had the pleasure to know. She was our teacher during O and A levels. Her dedication to help me with studies, her ability to organize lectures, classes and even amid her own busy schedule, is truly remarkable. She creates a comforting environment for everyone around her and consistently motivates others to achieve their best. She is literally the best teacher and also an elder sister to me.
Sayere was my closest friend at university and while doing groupworks together, I had the opportunity to closely observe what a great leader she is. I also had the privilege to work with her at NSU Law and Mooting Society where she and I were the Vice president and Sub Executive Body Member of Mooting respectively. Being the mooting instructor, she remarkably worked for the development of mooting at NSU. Her enthusiasm and courage made it possible for us to organize the Intra Moot Court Competition, 2023. Sayere is simply brilliant, talented and dedicated to her work. Above all, she is the most generous human being I've ever met.
Nazabi Apu is one of the most helpful people I know. She has always helped me with legal research and organizing moots even if she herself was very busy. She radiates comfort for everyone around her and ensures to motivate others to do their best. She is not only an elder sister figure to me but a mentor, an inspiration!
I have had the distinct privilege of working closely with Sayere at NLASO. During our time together, Sayere consistently proved to be bright and inquisitive in her work. Her collaboration and leadership skills were truly impressive. Her unwavering commitment to helping others by providing legal advice has made a significant impact on both our organization and the community we serve. She fosters a collaborative and friendly environment.
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, it became important for me to be aware of my rights. Thanks to Sayere's consultations and her articles, I am aware of all the privacy law necessary to protect myself. Her writing is nuanced and easy to understand helping people like me understand law in bite size way. Her consultations helped me understand my rights and how I can protect my data from being used by companies.
