Roshni Ravindra Chandewal

Completed a 4-week online legal internship with the Institute of Excellence in Research and Law (IERL) in collaboration with LawSikho (Dec 2025), focusing on legal research and academic analysis of the Kesavananda Bharati case, the Basic Structure Doctrine, consent and its legal limits, and the philosophy of law. Demonstrated strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills through active participation in discussions and research exercises.

• Undertook comprehensive legal research and analysis concerning contemporary and emerging legal issues across diverse domains of Indian jurisprudence.
• Drafted and meticulously edited over 15 analytical articles, case briefs, and proprietary legal memoranda for publication, adhering strictly to relevant citation protocols (e.g., Bluebook/ILI).
• Formulated and disseminated public-facing legal awareness collateral (including infographics and summaries) to effectively distill complex statutory and case law provisions for lay audiences.
• Liaised collaboratively with legal mentors and a cohort of peers to execute collective research endeavors and deliver timely work products, utilizing structured project management methodologies.

• Spearheaded a key project to cross-reference Uttar Pradesh Executive Instructions against the RPwD Act, 2016 mandates concerning Education, Employment, and Access.
• Structured and cataloged over 50 policy documents into a systematic digital repository, optimizing file retrieval for legal team compliance checks.
• Contributed to the preparation of a briefing note for stakeholder consultation by analyzing state-level reasonable accommodation policies across government establishments.
• Assisted the legal team in verifying compliance with the mandatory 4% reservation mandate for PwDs in government employment.

• Drafted constitutional law and PIL articles, boosting firm publications and SEO strategy.
• Researched pro bono PIL petitions.
• Co-authored client advisories/blog posts with seniors, increasing engagement 25%.
• Proofread/compliance-reviewed documents, resolving 50+ issues per jurisdictional standards.
• Analyzed case law/citations for briefs, supporting 15+ litigations.
• Developed arguments/case strategies for motions and pleadings.

• Reviewed various legal aspects of contracts and proofed documentation for 100+ documents.
• Attended 30+ clients’ meetings with other full-time members of the firm.
• Legal research and drafting of memorials.
• Case law analysis and citation.
• Drafting arguments and developing case strategy.
• Helped in documentation of more than 12 property related cases.
• Coordinated with court staff for filing of 10+ cases.

• Assisted in drafting legal briefs and memoranda.
• Participated in client meetings and consultations, gaining hands-on experience in client relationship management and enhancing communication skills through active listening and feedback.
• Supported the legal team in organizing and maintaining a database of 200+ case files, improving data accessibility and reducing retrieval time by 10% through meticulous data entry and categorization.

• Assisted in providing legal aid to low-income clients.
• Conducted legal research and drafted memos on various legal issues.
• Participated in client interviews and case strategy sessions.