Madhumidha Viswalingam
Thanjavur,
Summary
A deeply passionate advocate from India with a few months of hands- on experience at the Pattukkottai district Munsif and Magistrate Court. Currently pursuing a postgraduate degree at the esteemed University of Aberdeen. I am actively seeking opportunities that not only augment my knowledge but also allow me to contribute meaningfully towards the industry. Specifically, I am eager to expand my knowledge and refine my skills in client interactions and dispute resolution technics.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant Intern
Advocate Shanmuganathan
Pattukkottai
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Drafted and assisted in filing a Bail petition at the Pattukkottai District Magistrate Court, demonstrating understanding of legal procedures and court protocol.
- Provided administrative support by handling crucial petition documents, ensuring efficient case management.
- Organized travel logistics for attorneys attending out-of-town meetings, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
- Facilitated client interaction by scheduling appointments and managing communication.
- Conducted case reviews and prepared summaries, summarizing key information and contributing to effective case preparation.
Legal Assistant Intern
International Justice Mission (NGO)
Chennai
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Engaged directly with bonded laborers: Gained firsthand understanding of their experiences and needs through meaningful interactions and sight visists
- Supported client empowerment: Participated in site visits to rehabilitation centers, contributing to the assessment and support process.
- Assisted legal team: Contributed to casework by congregating supporting legal proceedings.
- Prepared presentations: Developed and presented PowerPoint presentations summarizing pertinent laws on bonded labor laws related to their legal protection.
- Client case management: Organized and maintained client documentation in both physical and digital formats, ensuring efficient access and information storage.
- Client witness training: Contributed in training clients to confidently deliver witness testimonies, strengthening their participation in the legal process.
Education
Master of Laws - International Dispute Resolution
University of Aberdeen
true01.2024
BBA LLB (Hons) - Law
Vellore Institute of Technology
Chennai06-2022
Higher Secondary School -
The Indian School, Bahrain
Bahrain06-2017
High School Diploma -
The Indian School, Bahrain
Bahrain01.2014
Skills
- Leadership and team work skills- acquired while holding the position as a President of multiple clubs during Under-grad
- Good communication skills- was a member of Toastmasters for 5 years
- Technical skills - well versed with Microsoft office, familiar with the working of MS teams
- Client Communication & Proofreading - trained in during my internship period
- Calendar Management- Skill acquired during my membership in Toastmasters
- Electronic Filing System Organization
- Data Entry
- Language skills- Proficient in English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
TRAINING/ WORKSHOPS/ COURSES
- ODR online CourseOnline Dispute Resolution Course for one month during October 2020, conducted by Law octopus under the guidance of online ODR platform SAMA. Learnt duties of case manager. Trained to conduct online dispute resolution sessions.
- Language and career improvement coaching Trainer - Mrs. Gita Rani , District level toastmaster Trained in Speech delivery.
- Member of ToastmasterWas a member of Toastmasters of 6 years. Served as the President of the Toastmasters Club for 2 years.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Conference/paper publications
- Submitted a paper at IndoCon-2020: Indian Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law, (Oct1-42020),Titled: Steering towards a digitalized education system.
- Published a paper in Jurisperitus (Volume 2 Issue 2) of Jurisperitus:The Law Journal (ISSN: 2581-6349). Titled Combating India’s weak IP laws
- Presented paper on Surrogacy laws in India at the National Law School of India University,Bangalore forAnnualConference2019 ( Human Rights Lawyering Project )
- Competitions
- Participated in the 1st National Moot Court Competition of B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institution of Science and Technology.
-Participated in Gavels club competitions - 6 years as a member and president for 2 years Accolade - Best speaker, evaluator, and table topic commentator
- Participated and won in various MUNs - NISMUN ,BAH MUN , IIMUN ( BAHRAIN ) , VIT MUN (INDIA ) Accolade - NIS MUN - Best delegate
- Top 5 groups that represented Bahrain in the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) in Malaysia in the year 2015
- Events
- Vitness Leadership Summit (VIT InterMUN ) - POSITION AS Under Secretary General of Internal Affairs (handled event promotion within the university)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant Intern
Advocate Shanmuganathan
05.2020 - 07.2020
Legal Assistant Intern
International Justice Mission (NGO)
07.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Laws - International Dispute Resolution
University of Aberdeen
BBA LLB (Hons) - Law
Vellore Institute of Technology
Higher Secondary School -
The Indian School, Bahrain
High School Diploma -
The Indian School, Bahrain
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