Paralegal · Immigration · Called to the Bar
Called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn with a First-Class Masters behind her, Rida has run immigration casework at Connaught Law since March 2022 — from entry clearance and citizenship through to appeals, judicial review and Article 8 claims, in fluent English and Urdu.
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What She Handles
Core Practice Areas
01Entry Clearance & Visas
Spouse and family applications, work and study routes, long residency and EEA matters.
02Citizenship & Naturalisation
British citizenship, naturalisation and the complex applications around them.
03Appeals & Judicial Review
First-tier and Upper Tribunal appeals, reconsiderations, and judicial review in the Administrative Court.
04Human Rights Claims
Article 8 private and family life claims within complex immigration litigation.
The Foundations
Professional Background & Academic Record
Rida holds an LLB with Upper Second-Class Honours from City, University of London, a Masters in Law at First-Class grade, and a Postgraduate Diploma specialising in Advanced Criminal Practice. She was called to the Bar of England and Wales by Lincoln's Inn in 2022, joined Connaught Law in March of that year, and is working towards qualification as a solicitor specialising in immigration law.
In Practice
Immigration Casework
Her caseload spans citizenship and naturalisation, entry clearance, spouse and family immigration, points-based work and study applications, long residency and EEA matters — managed meticulously and communicated clearly at every stage, in English or Urdu as the client prefers.
Appeals, Judicial Review & Complex Litigation
Where applications are refused, Rida's litigation side takes over: First-tier and Upper Tribunal appeals, reconsiderations, judicial review proceedings before the Administrative Court, and Article 8 human rights claims — with a track record of positive outcomes in exactly the cases that looked hardest.
How She Works
Professional Standards
Rida thrives under pressure and delivers to deadline without letting standards slip — intricate case handling, excellent professional relationships, and communication clients actually understand.
Rida's Practice Areas at Connaught Law
Work with Rida
For immigration applications, appeals or judicial review — in English or Urdu — Connaught Law will put the right team behind your case.