Assist. Prof. Dr Wan Noraini binti Mohd Salim was born in Kuala Terengganu. She graduated with LL.B (Hons) from the International Islamic University Malaysia in 1991 and did her second degree in LL.B (Syariah) in 1992. She then completed her Master in Comparative Laws in 1993 and her PhD in Succession Law from Exeter University, (United Kingdom) in 2001. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience in the International Islamic University Malaysia and has been teaching the succession law to Muslims and non-Muslims for the past 20 years. She is also one of the panel consultants for Legal Aid Services of International Islamic University Malaysia which provides legal advice to the public on pro bono basis.