Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Additional Qualifications and Courses
Publications
Faculty Development Programmes
Editorial Committee Memberships
Academic and professional achievements
Organizational roles and experience
Seminar and Workshops
Moot Court Experience
Other Accomplishments
Professional Memberships
Personal Information
Declaration
References
Timeline
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RACHIT SHARMA

RACHIT SHARMA

Greater Noida

Summary

Passionate professional with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with impressive list of achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey. Assistant professor with a passion for education and a commitment to academic excellence. Proficient in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student mentorship. Skilled in fostering an engaging learning environment and conducting impactful research. Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the success of students.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor of Law

IILM University
Greater Noida
10.2022 - Current
  • Currently designated as Assistant Professor of Law
  • Program Coordinator of B.A.LLB(Hons.) and Faculty In-Charge of Moot Court Society
  • Worked in the UGC Committee and prepared files for UGC and Bar Council of India inspections, ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations and requirements
  • Conducting lectures, seminars, and tutorials on various legal subjects of B.A.LLB(Hons.) and LL.M
  • Developing course materials, syllabi, and assessments aligned with the curriculum
  • Serving on departmental and university-wide committees like Disciplinary Committee, UFM Committee, Institution's Innovation Council, University Research Committee, Committee for prevention of Caste Based Discrimination, and Legal Aid Committee
  • Assisting and organizing various events at University and Departmental Level.

Legal Research Associate

Xcelex Advocates and Consultants
New Delhi
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Worked as Legal Research Associate
  • Handled legal research work and cases in District Courts and High Court of New Delhi
  • Assisted Senior Advocates in Civil, Criminal and Matrimonial cases.

Wasim Firoz & Advocates
Tis Hazari Courts
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Physical and Virtual Court appearances in District courts and High Courts of Delhi
  • Assisted Senior Advocates in Civil, Criminal and Matrimonial cases
  • Assisted the Law Firm office in Legal Research and Drafting.

Education

LL.M. (ADR) -

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University)

B.A.LLB (Hons.) -

Delhi Metropolitan Education, Noida (Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University)

Higher Senior Secondary (Class XII); Affiliated to CBSE Board -

Aravali International School, Faridabad

Senior Secondary (Class X); Affiliated to CBSE Board -

Aravali International School, Faridabad

Skills

  • Efficiently juggle multiple tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment
  • Ability to manage and organize various academic duties, including teaching, research, administrative tasks, and student engagements
  • Identifying and focusing on high-priority tasks while maintaining quality in teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities
  • Strong analytical skills to dissect legal issues, apply legal reasoning, and develop innovative solutions to complex legal problems
  • A commitment to upholding ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism in legal practice and academia, instilling these values in students
  • Good Research, Writing and Communication skills
  • Ability to grasp new things and utilize them in a productive manner
  • Knowledge of drafting and preparing legal documentations

Additional Qualifications and Courses

  • One Week Online Capacity Building Programme on Mediation, Gujrat National Law University and Pro Bono India (May 2024)
  • Two-Credit Course in International Criminal Law, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab - Five Weeks (October – November 2023)
  • National Level Capacity Building Programme on Soft Skills for Law Teachers, Law Teachers India in association with Manupatra - One Week (November 2023)
  • Liabilities under Torts, The Law Learners - Four Weeks (September 2022)
  • Adoption Laws in India, LawSkills: A Manupatra Venture - Four Weeks (June 2017)
  • Advanced Certification in Companies Act, 2013 and Corporate Compliance, National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata - Four Months (Feb 2017 - May 2017)

Publications

  • Edited a book titled ‘Navigation Legal Landscapes: Authorial Insights’ (ISBN No.: 978-93-340-0703-9), Published by The Lawway with Lawyers (April 2024).
  • CASE COMMENTARY: Dhulabhai VS State of Madhya Pradesh, AIR 1969 SC 78, National Journal for Legal Research and Innovative Ideas, Vol. 3 Issue 3, 2582-8665, 06/2023
  • Responsibility of Nation states and third world Countries towards environment in the age of globalization, International Environmental Legal Research Journal, 1 (1) of 2023, 71, 978-81-960702-1-2, 03/2023
  • Case Commentary - Imax Corporation v E-City Entertainment(I) Pvt. Ltd. & Ors., Indian Journal of Legal Review, Volume 3 Issue 1, 2583-2344, 978-81-961120-2-8, 02/2023
  • Capital Punishment: A Boon or a Bane, Anthology of Articles of Brillopedia, 978-1639977390, 07/2021
  • Role of Media in Governance, International Journal of Legal Enforcement, 2582-8894, Vol. 1 Issue 2, 06/2021
  • Online Dispute Resolution for Consumer Grievances, Indian Journal of Law, Polity and Administration, 2582-7677, Vol. 2 Issue 2, 06/2021
  • Rights of LGBTQ in India and the Struggle for Societal Acceptance, International Journal of Law Management & Humanities, 2581-5369, Vol. 4 Issue 3, 18-32, 05/2021
  • Malicious Prosecution, International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis, 978-81-948082-1-3, Vol. 1 Issue 3, 79-87, 04/2021

Faculty Development Programmes

  • 5-Day Faculty Development Programme on Enhancing Research Paper and Case Study Writing for Top Tier Publications, Department of Management Studies at K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tamil Nadu, 05/2024, 05/2024
  • One Month National Level Online FDP Refresher Course on Teaching Law in the 21st Century, Law Teachers India and Gujrat Maritime University, 01/2024, 01/2024
  • One Week 2nd International Faculty Development Programme on Law and Social Sciences, School of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies and Department of Sociology, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab in collaboration with Kathmandu School of Law, Nepal, 09/2023, 09/2023
  • 6-Day Online Faculty Development Programme on Higher Education: A Paradigm Shift in Teaching and Learning, IILM Law School, IILM University, Gurugram, 07/2023, 07/2023
  • 5-Day International Faculty Development on Teaching Pedagogy, Research and Teaching Ethics for Promotion of better learning in Law Schools, School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, 07/2023, 07/2023

Editorial Committee Memberships

  • American Journal of Law, 2709-6521, AJPO Journals USA LLC, Editorial Board Member, 05/2024
  • Legal Research and Analysis Journal, Associate Editor
  • Trends in Intellectual Property Research Journal, Editorial Board Member
  • IILM Law Journal, 2583-8806, Assistant Editor
  • The Lawway with Lawyers Journal, 2584-1106, Editorial Board Member
  • Institute of Legal Education, Editorial Board Member, ILE Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Review, ILE Contract Law Review, ILE Journal of Criminology, Victimology and Penology Jurisprudence

Academic and professional achievements

  • Moderator for the Three Weeks National Level Online Faculty Development Programme on Intellectual Property Law organzied by Law Teachers India in association with NLUJA, Assam, June 2024.
  • Served as the Jury Member for the 2nd National level Pro Bono Drafting Competition - 2024, Organized by Pro Bono India in association with Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, June 2024.
  • Delivered a mentoring session at Frontiers Welfare Society, A Pan India Legal NGO shedding light on 'Legal Rights: Protecting Children and Marginalized Communities in India, June 2024.
  • Judged Preliminary Rounds National Moot Court Competition, Delhi Metropolitan Education, 06/04/2024, 06/04/2024
  • Moderator for the National Level Online FDP Refresher Course on Teaching Law in the 21st Century, Law Teachers India and Gujrat Maritime University
  • Delivered Intensive 2-hour Soft Skills session in Mastery Boot Camp, LegalStix Law School, 16/12/2023, 16/12/2023
  • Judged Preliminary Rounds of 2nd Deo Mangal Memorial National Moot Court Competition, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Bihar, 12/10/2023, 12/10/2023
  • Delivered a guest lecture at Maniskriti School, Faridabad on the topic 'Choosing the Right Career Option', 12/10/2023, 12/10/2023
  • Nominated to attend training for G-20 Agenda with the Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Department, Lucknow
  • Organized Career Counselling Sessions, RB Springdale Public School, Sikandrabad, Meerut Public School, Meerut, Holy Child Public School, Faridabad
  • Participated in 10th National Law Quiz, Indian National Law Review, The LAW Learners in collaboration with the Center for Criminal Law, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, 05/13/2023, 05/13/2023
  • Delivered guest lecture and sessions, Legal Implications and processes of building a startup, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Contribution to women empowerment, Need of Creating and promoting Constitutional Culture in India
  • Judged Inter College Debate Competition, Ishan Institute of Law, Government Scrutiny Over Social Media: Privacy vs. Security, 20/11/2022, 20/11/2022
  • Member of the Core Committee of DME Annual Fest 'ALOHA', DME Moot Court Society, Editorial board of student journal society 'ADVAITA' of Delhi Metropolitan Education
  • Represented College as 'Student Ambassador', 2013-2014, 2013-2014

Organizational roles and experience

  • Faculty Convenor, 1st National Moot Court Competition - April 2024, School of Law, IILM University, Greater Noida,
  • Program Coordinator, B.A.LLB(Hons.), School of Law, IILM University, Greater Noida.
  • Faculty Coordinator, Aaroh Oratory Society, Moot Court Society - School of Law, IILM University.
  • Member - Committee against Caste Based Discrimination, Disciplinary Committee, UFM Committee, Internal Complaints Committee, Research Committee, The Legal Aid Committee, Institution's Innovation Cell of IILM University, Greater Noida.
  • Event Organizer - Colloquium on 'The Teaching, Research and Curriculum Development in Law and Allied Subjects', Lawyers' Conference on 'Teaching and Experiential Learning in Law', Intra University Debate Competitions, Declamation Competition, Symposium on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Contribution towards Women Empowerment, Session on Legal Awareness, Annual Cultural Fest 'Mosaic 2023' at IILM Univeristy.

Seminar and Workshops

  • The Lawyers' Conference on 'Teaching and Experiential Learning in Law', School of Law, IILM University, 04/2023, 04/2023
  • National Webinar on 'Cyber Utopianism, Digital Militarism and Cyber Gangs: A New Terrain for Social and Legal Studies', USLLS, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, 07/2021, 07/2021
  • National Webinar on 'Efficacy of Public Interest Litigation, Section 482 of CrPC and Article 226 of the Constitution of India in the Process of Promoting Human Rights', The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, 06/2021, 06/2021
  • Webinar on 'Why Mediation', AIR Law Academy and Research Centre, 01/2021, 01/2021
  • One Day National Conference on 'Paradigm Shift in Indian Economy: Demonetization', 04/2017, 04/2017
  • National Tripartite Dialogue on 'Future of Work - Challenges & opportunities', FICCI, International Labour Organization, 2016, 2016
  • Galgotia University's National Essay Competition on 'The Contemporary Issues of Law', 2015, 2015
  • Presented a Paper titled 'Unseen Life of a Woman' at The National Seminar on Domestic Violence Act, 2005, 03/2015, 03/2015
  • Presented a Paper titled 'Global Trends in Technology and Industry' at GTTI-14 held at Delhi Technical Campus, 10/2014, 10/2014
  • Seminar on 'Challenges for the Rule of Law and Access to Justice in India' at Jindal Global Law School, 2014, 2014
  • Presented a Paper titled 'Political Participation of Women' at a National Seminar on Women Leadership & Equity held at S.S. Jain Subodh Law College, 03/2014, 03/2014
  • National Seminar on 'Womanhood Through the Lens of Media' at USLLS, IP University, 03/2014, 03/2014

Moot Court Experience

  • 2nd Manipal Ranka National Moot Court Competition, 10/2016, 10/2016
  • 4th R.C. Chopra Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 03/2016, 03/2016
  • Delhi Metropolitan Education Intra Moot Court Competition, 10/2015, 10/2015

Other Accomplishments

  • Best Author, Role of Media in Governance, International Journal of Legal Enforcement, 2582-8894, 06/2021
  • Quarterfinalist, 4th R.C. Chopra Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 03/2016
  • Best Researcher Award, Delhi Metropolitan Education Intra Moot Court Competition, 10/2015
  • Batch Topper, Economics -II (Macroeconomic Analysis), 2nd Semester, 90/100, 2014

Professional Memberships

  • Bar Council of Delhi, D/3197/2018, 2018
  • International Council of Jurists, Distinguished Member, 2017
  • IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC), 2021, 2025

Personal Information

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Hobbies: Football, Music, Movies, Travelling, Adventure sports

Declaration

I hereby declare that all the above information given by me is true to the best of my knowledge

Rachit Sharma

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Professor of Law

IILM University
10.2022 - Current

Legal Research Associate

Xcelex Advocates and Consultants
09.2020 - 08.2022

Wasim Firoz & Advocates
08.2018 - 08.2020

LL.M. (ADR) -

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University)

B.A.LLB (Hons.) -

Delhi Metropolitan Education, Noida (Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University)

Higher Senior Secondary (Class XII); Affiliated to CBSE Board -

Aravali International School, Faridabad

Senior Secondary (Class X); Affiliated to CBSE Board -

Aravali International School, Faridabad
RACHIT SHARMA