Alumni

Sadrul Alam Talukder

Career Path: Chief Assistant Director, Ship International Hospital.
Location: Bangladesh

During my university years, I understood that a new track has already been established in legal profession, that is the In-House Counsel. Bangladesh, as a developing country, will attract many local and foreign investors; and the corporate sector will need In-house Counsels. Therefore, I started working as an in-house lawyer within the corporate sector in Bangladesh. I have rose up to the corporate ladder starting from an Executive in the Legal Department to Legal Advisor in the grade of Chief Assistant Director (third highest position in the organisation). The journey from an Executive to the grade of Chief Assistant Director was of course not an easy one. Within the legal departments of several companies, I had to pass through the ranks of Senior Executive, Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Manager, General Manager and Assistant Director and eventually to Chief Assistant Director to date.

What are you doing now?

I am Legal Advisor (Chief Assistant Director) at Ship International Hospital in Bangladesh.

What was it about Northumbria that made you decide to study here?

I heard of Northumbria University from my senior fellows and its unique teaching methods and also campus.

What was it like studying at Northumbria?

The best thing was the system of workshops after the lecture session in each topic. We got the opportunity to learn on how to apply the principles of law in a given practical situation.

How connected was your course with industry?

Very much connected, even though I did not undertake a placement Northumbria University taught me the required approaches which should taken while competing in a market.

What was the best thing about your course?

Of course, the system of workshops on each topic after the lecture sessions.

How did studying at Northumbria help you achieve your career goals/ give your career an edge?

Northumbria University taught me how to look at the problems in a broader way and to find out multiple solutions to one problem.

Which skills/knowledge did you learn on your course that you use most now throughout your career?

Legal Research and Analysis.

What did you enjoy most about your time at Northumbria University?

Lectures and workshops.

What advice would you give somebody who is considering studying at Northumbria?

If you really want to learn the technique of learning new things and develop unique ideas, then Northumbria University is one of the best universities for you.