CV

Jamal Azimov
Azerbaijan, Baku • 050-455-24-36 • jamal@azimovs.com


EDUCATION

Baku State University, Baku, AZ (September 2022—Present)

Bachelor of Law, 3rd year


WORK EXPERIENCE

Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan (July 2024—September 2025)

Legal Intern

  • Drafted and reviewed legal responses for state bodies, legal entities, and internal departments.
  • Conducted research on international best practices in financial market regulations.
  • Assisted in analyzing and implementing proposed legislative revisions.
  • Monitored and summarized key local and international legislative developments.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Baku State University Law Review (February 2023—Present)

Editor-in-Chief (June 2024-Present)

  • Building an editorial board.
  • Dividing works and tasks among board members, determining deadlines.
  • Reviewing edited articles and making the final decision (acceptance/rejection).
  • Evaluating social media posts and blogs on the website.
  • Communication with database admins.
  • Management of website of law review.
  • Preparing final version of issues.

Managing Editor (June 2023-June 2024)

  • Evaluating and revising articles for publication, ensuring academic quality.
  • Managing editorial processes, improving workflow efficiency.
  • Negotiating the journal publication.
  • Leading substantial and technical editing of blogs among editors.

Article Editor (February 2023-June 2023)

  • Edited academic legal articles and blogs, addressing both substantive and technical aspects;
  • Edited legal articles with a focus on substantive and technical aspects.
  • Conducted evaluative reviews to assess article suitability.
  • Contributed legal blogs and academic content.

Legal Discussion Forums (August 2023—April 2024)

General Counselor (June 2023-June 2024)

  • Oversaw and managed the weekly legal discussion forums.
  • Led discussions on various legal topics, engaging students and legal professionals.
  • Coordinated guest speakers and structured debates.

Counselor (February 2023-June 2023)

  • Assisted in organizing discussion topics and moderating legal debates.
  • Provided research and background materials for participants.

Honors and Awards

  • Winner of the “Alaçı” Scholarship Program (2024-2025) – Awarded by PASHA Holding & PASHA Insurance. Selected for outstanding academic performance and leadership potential. The program includes a monthly scholarship, career development training, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

Publications and Academic Contrubutions

  • Co-Writer, “Academic Legal Writing Handbook” – Baku State University Law Review Co-authored a comprehensive guide on academic legal writing, the first of its kind in Azerbaijan. The handbook aims to enhance legal scholarship and writing skills among law students and professionals.

Language Skills

  • English – Professional Working Proficiency
  • Turkish – Professional Working Proficiency
  • Russian – Basic Proficiency
  • Azerbaijani – Mother tongue

Technical Skills

  • Web Management & WordPress: Managing and updating websites, publishing blogs, and maintaining online content.
  • Adobe Illustrator: Designing visuals for presentations, reports, and digital content.
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.