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RAKSHITA VERMA

RAKSHITA VERMA

2020 Law Gaduate Enrolled With The Bar Council Of Delhi, India
SD-419, Pitampura, New Delhi - 110088,New Delhi

Summary

A persuasive, hard-working and results-driven Individual with an impeccable background in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. Passionate in bringing about policy changes for shifting approaches to Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. Determined about bringing a revolution in International Environmental Law Governance and Dispute Settlement systems through progressive research and publication. Ambitiously striving to contribute to the legal fraternity by coining a Common Cryptocurrency and Blockchain governance system around the Globe.

Overview

3
3
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research Scholar

O.P. Jindal Global University
Sonipat , Haryana
10.2020 - Current
  • Using the Dispute Resolution Jurisprudence and Reconciliation model trends in my Research Thesis, 'Shifting Approaches to Truth and Reconciliation to Facilitate Dialogues with Non-State Organisations'

Graduate Law Intern

Shepherd Law Associates
New Delhi , Delhi
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties on matrimonial matters and disputes concerning divorce and custody.
  • Assisted client company M/s Protak Pte. Ltd. based in Singapore on the claim of frustration of contract pertaining to supply of face masks, successfully acquiring an award in the client’s favor.
  • Represented the client against the Japanese Brand MINISO in an Arbitration proceeding, further delving into the Rent Control Act and the Civil Procedure Code.
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs in various other matters.

Legal Intern

Trust Legal Advocates and Consultants
New Delhi , Delhi
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Prepared Commercial Contracts and Agreements for attorneys at the 37th ranked law firm in India according to RSG consulting London ratings.
  • Assisted Firm's Senior Partner on a major Arbitration matter representing India Bulls, which successfully securing an award in favor of India Bulls.
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork on the quintessential question of sustainability in packaging, for Founding Partner Mr.Sudhir Mishra’s address at the Global Packaging conference in Italy.
  • Assisted in formulating legal opinion for Flipkart as per the Media and Broadcasting Laws in India.
  • Wrote and issued legal notices under Medico-Legal, Media & Broadcasting Law, Labour Law and, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law of India.

Arbitration Intern

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
New Delhi , Delhi
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Became a pertinent part of the exemplary Arbitration and Dispute Resolution department of The National Stock Exchange thereby facilitating Arbitration proceedings within the Share Market.
  • Scrutinizing complaints within the Stock Market and assisted in analyzing evidence pertaining to the disputes.
  • Edited and Articulated Awards and Orders issued by the Arbitral Panels and meticulously observed procedural aspects of dispute resolution, thereby espying the stark contrast from the general dispute resolution procedures.

Legal Intern

Chambers of Advocate and Arbitrator Mr. Ratan K. Singh
New Delhi , Delhi
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information, with respect to Arbitration of Construction matters.
  • Collaboratively researched on precedents with respect to the UNIDROIT principles governing contracts, CISG and UNCITRAL model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, representing the client Voith Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
  • Drafted Agreements and Bail petitions, and dealt with other aspects of Contract Law such as indemnity and guarantee under contracts.

Legal Researcher

Supreme Court Advocate Ms. Avni Bansal
New Delhi , Delhi
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Selected to be a part of the pro bono Legal Research Team under Supreme Court Advocate Ms.Avni Bansal for the LANDMARK BABRI MASJID CASE, on Constitutional issues and the religious laws within India.
  • The Babri Masjid case being one of the major landmark cases in India, involved cavernous research on the legal personality attributed to idols, religious books and scriptures.
  • Dispensed relevant black letter law by researching on statutes and codes to case jurisdiction, on the issue of religious idols being a perpetual minority.

Legal Research Intern

Kohli & Sobti Law Firm
New Delhi , Delhi
12.2017 - 01.2018
  • Evaluated multiple facets of substantive law, including Property Law, Contract Law, Negotiable Instruments Act, Limitations Act, Companies Act and Labour Laws.
  • Vehemently observed Court proceedings at Debt Recovery Tribunal, National Green Tribunal and Labour Tribunal.
  • Investigated causes and resolutions on convoluted questions of compliance with respect to Environment Laws for client companies.
  • Analyzed elements of civil litigation including evidence gathering, drafting pleadings, written statements and legal Notices.
  • Successfully assisted the Firm in concluding the question of competence of the Arbitral Tribunal for Amazon’s case.

Judicial Intern

Punjab and Haryana High Court
Chandigarh , Punjab and Haryana
07.2017 - 07.2017
  • Prepared research materials for Justice H.P. Verma to contribute to memorandums, opinions, and other legal documents on intricate issues pertaining to Property Law, Criminal Law and matters pertaining to adverse possession of property.
  • Delved into issues related to unauthorized and illegal construction and possession while observing court proceedings, and further prepared case notes and case briefs so as to assist in preparing the Rationales and Obiters.

Legal Content Writer

InCourt App
New Delhi , Delhi
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Summarized pertinent court orders and decisions on the InCourt Application during the remote internship.
  • Kept the App users and readers crisply and precisely informed with every pinch of legal update and news within sixty words.
  • Handled and managed the InCourt online blog as Writer and Editor, thereby increasing the app viewership as well as the legal knowledge of the readers.

Legal Intern

Punjab State Human Rights Commission
Chandigarh , Punjab & Haryana
01.2016 - 02.2016
  • Scrutinized Human Rights violations and complaints within the state of Punjab.
  • Conducted detailed research on and submitted a project report on the failures of the Government's Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Human Rights violations of children in Government Schools.
  • Conducted Human Rights awareness workshops in various Districts and Schools of Punjab.

Education

B.A.LLB -

O.P. Jindal Global Law School
Sonipat, Haryana
07.2015 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Manav Sthali School
New Rajinder Nagar
03.2014 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Manav Sthali School
New Rajinder Nagar
03.2012 - 03.2013

Skills

Commercial Contract Drafting

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Scholarships and Awards

  • Graduate Research Immersion Program (GRIP) Scholarship 2020
  • SEBI scholarship for academic excellence 2014
  • Scholarship from National Museum of Natural History 2014

Co-Curricular & Extra-Curricular Achievements

  • Selected and appointed as a Teaching Assistant to Professor Dr. Samiparna Samanta for the subject History I (Spring semester 2020)
  • Elected as the President of Literary and Fine Arts society of O.P. Jindal Global University (2017- 2020)
  • Elected as the core member of Peer Support Committee of the Student Council (2018- currently), O.P. Jindal Global Law School
  • Attended the Oxford Summer School 2018 for International Criminal Law, Arbitration and Socio-legal theory
  • Elected as one of the Senior Student Resident Advisors (2017-2018), O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Received the Best fine artist award on the University Day of O.P. Jindal Global University (2016)
  • 1st position in face painting competition organized by NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, DELHI
  • 1st Position in Mad Ads competition in CAMUS 2016, O.P. Jindal Global University
  • 2nd position for the best play in SHAKESPEARE Festival organized by O.P. Jindal Global University
  • 2nd position in Basketball J-Slam organized by O.P. Jindal global University
  • Zonal level Basketball player, awarded as the best basketball player (2012)
  • Awarded by CW magazine for Poetry.
  • Senior diploma in BHARATANATYAM from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad.
  • Invited to perform classical dance on the silver jubilee of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
  • Invited as an examiner for Prayag Sangeet Samiti dance practical examination 2015
  • Attained training in Fine arts.
  • Awarded the Golden Artist Award in Picasso Art Online Contest.
  • Social Service: Part of the Literacy week organized by Manav Sthali School, New Delhi, Taught three learners.
  • Bagged the first position in TRYST 2014 - Inter School Humanities Association quiz, Manav Sthali School, New Delhi.
  • Selected and played The role of Ginney Weasley from Harry Potter organised by Gateway to Theatres, New Delhi.

Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Interests

Dancing (Classical and Zumba fitness)

Fine arts

Poetry

Reading Books of all genres

Playing Basketball

Theatre acting

Travelling and Exploring

Timeline

Research Scholar

O.P. Jindal Global University
10.2020 - Current

Graduate Law Intern

Shepherd Law Associates
09.2020 - 10.2020

Legal Intern

Trust Legal Advocates and Consultants
12.2019 - 01.2020

Arbitration Intern

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
07.2019 - 07.2019

Legal Intern

Chambers of Advocate and Arbitrator Mr. Ratan K. Singh
12.2018 - 01.2019

Legal Researcher

Supreme Court Advocate Ms. Avni Bansal
03.2018 - 05.2018

Legal Research Intern

Kohli & Sobti Law Firm
12.2017 - 01.2018

Judicial Intern

Punjab and Haryana High Court
07.2017 - 07.2017

Legal Content Writer

InCourt App
12.2016 - 08.2017

Legal Intern

Punjab State Human Rights Commission
01.2016 - 02.2016

B.A.LLB -

O.P. Jindal Global Law School
07.2015 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Manav Sthali School
03.2014 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Manav Sthali School
03.2012 - 03.2013
RAKSHITA VERMA2020 Law Gaduate Enrolled With The Bar Council Of Delhi, India