Nur Syahirah Balqis graduated with a First Class Bachelor of Laws LL.B (Hons) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2025. She was consistently recognised on the Dean’s List throughout her studies and was a recipient of the Yayasan Telekom Malaysia Future Leaders Scholarship.
In 2024, Syahirah joined Azmi & Associates as an intern for three months as part of her law attachment programme, where she gained hands-on experience and valuable exposure, particularly in litigation. She also joined Shearn Delamore & Co. in 2025 as an intern, a position offered pursuant to her win in a mooting competition judged by the firm’s Partner, which further enhanced her legal research, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Syahirah has actively participated in debate and mooting competitions throughout her studies. Her notable achievements include being the Champion of Pertandingan Debat Diraja Antara IPT, Champion, Runner-Up, and Overall Best Speaker for Debat Alam Sekitar in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and Champion of Pertandingan Debat Belia. She also received a special award from the Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia in Debat Antirasuah Piala Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM and overall best speaker in Debat Statistik organised by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. In 2025, Syahirah was named Champion of Pertandingan Penghujahan Mahkamah organised by the Bar Council, where she was also recognised as the final best oralist.
Syahirah was also involved in leadership as part of the IIUM Law Students’ Society Secretariat and as the Director of Public Relations & Marketing for the Asian Law Students’ Association (ALSA), where she served on the main board for international conference and collaborations with legal firms and the Attorney General’s Chambers. In her effort to give back to society, Syahirah was actively engaged in humanitarian initiatives through volunteering and community service. These include participation in Misi Banjir Sepang, food distributions to orphanages and the homeless, a donation drive promoting education for refugee children as part of a university project, and volunteering at the Energy Asia Conference, reflecting her growing interest in environmental sustainability and her commitment to protecting the planet and contributing to a greener future.
Syahirah is a driven and passionate individual with a positive mindset. She has a keen interest in Litigation and Corporate. Her Master is our Partner, Suhara Mohd Sidik.