Shruthi Akkinapalli
Dubai
Summary
Detail-oriented recent graduate with a BA LLB (Hons) with a strong foundation in legal research, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Eager to contribute to a dynamic law firm and support client needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Altara Law
Dubai, UAE
12.2025 - I currently work here
- Managed case files, court filings, and legal documentation with accurate record-keeping.
- Drafted legal documents including contracts, wills, conveyances, and settlement packages.
- Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda on statutory and case law.
- Coordinated client meetings, trial bundles, and maintained calendars for court appearances.
- Maintained confidential records and organised digital and physical filing systems.
Legal Intern
AD. R.S Dahiya
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Researched applicable laws and legal precedents supporting attorney cases.
- Drafted legal documents, including briefs, letters, and memos, under the supervision of senior solicitors.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on various case laws and statutes to support ongoing cases.
- Reviewed case files and case progression, keeping proceedings compliant with legislation.
- Analysed witness statements and evidence, contributing to the development of case theories and litigation strategies.
Moot Court Committee President
Amity Moot Court Society
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Long-term planning;
- Supervising and coordinating all Society projects and so chairs all committee meetings;
- Ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Society.
Legal Intern
Cygal Attorneys
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisting with corporate law matters, including company incorporation, contract drafting, wills, charters and legal compliance within ADGM, DIFC, and other UAE free zones.
- Responsible for KYC verification, due diligence, and supporting legal documentation for regulatory filings.
Legal Associate Intern
Malhotra Legal Consultancy
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Representing the firm at client meetings.
- Researching and informing clients of necessary UAE federal laws.
- Drafting reports on UAE LAWS- AI and Cybersecurity laws, Traffic laws, Rental agreements, Company laws, competition laws, etc.
Legal Intern
Law offices of Pramod K.M. Reddy & Associates
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Shadowed senior advocates in client interactions, case preparation, and legal issue identification.
- Assisted in drafting pleadings and conducting in-depth legal research across constitutional, civil, criminal, and corporate law domains.
- Gained practical experience in court proceedings at the High Court.
- Contributed to contract drafting and research on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Moot Court Committee Secretary
Amity Moot Court Society
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed calendars, scheduled moots.
- Prepared and drafted moot court problems based on the contemporary legal issues and laws that would help fellow students gain knowledge in legal subjects.
- Participated in external and internal moot court competitions.
- Coordinated with several legal experts and lawyers for their input in moots and cases.
Legal Intern and marketing Inter
Legal Quorm
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Legal research and writing, gaining practical skills in the legal domain.
- Worked on cases and articles in cyber law, IPR law, and International law.
- Supported staff to facilitate smooth planning, communication and marketing of events and campaigns.
- Created digital campaigns on social media using Google ads, Facebook ads and other tools.
Legal Intern
AShuruwat Foundation
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Legal writing work on cyber law article writing and legal research on IPR.
- Social media marketing for the foundation and recruiting volunteers and interns for the foundation.
Legal Intern
Bin Eid Advocates and Consultants
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Drafted legal queries on IPR, Maritime Laws, and Labour Laws in the UAE.
- Attended client meetings.
- Worked on cases dealing with extradition treaties.
- Drafting contracts and POAs, proofread case file presentations on UAE maritime laws and worked Ex Parts cases.
Education
BA LLB (HONS) - LAW
AMITY UNIVERSITY
Dubai, U.A.E07.2025
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - HUMANITIES
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- MS Office Suite
- Deadline management
- Legal research
- Drafting legal documents
- Legal writing and analysis
- Debating and mooting
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Dispute Resolution
- Legal database administration
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Intellectual property rights understanding
- Legal software proficiency
- Data Protection Act compliance
- Case analysis
- Client communication
- Document management
- Case law analysis
- Legal drafting
Participations
- DIFC Space Moot Court Competition, 2024
- Case Study conference - THE CASE CENTER UK, 2023
- LexBonanza - IIL, 2022
- Privacy Law and Data Protection, University of Pennsylvania, 2021
- International Model United Nations, 2021
Languages
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
English
Proficient
C2
Telugu
Intermediate
B1
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- US Patents: A Deeper Dive - LinkedIn- Issued Jun 2025
- Privacy Law and Data Protection - Coursera-Issued Sep 2021 -Credential ID 8TDW2U3WYRDT
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Altara Law
12.2025 - I currently work here
Legal Intern
AD. R.S Dahiya
07.2025 - 08.2025
Legal Intern
Cygal Attorneys
03.2025 - 05.2025
Legal Associate Intern
Malhotra Legal Consultancy
11.2024 - 12.2024
Moot Court Committee President
Amity Moot Court Society
09.2024 - 05.2025
Legal Intern
Law offices of Pramod K.M. Reddy & Associates
07.2024 - 08.2024
Legal Intern and marketing Inter
Legal Quorm
01.2024 - 02.2024
Moot Court Committee Secretary
Amity Moot Court Society
09.2023 - 06.2024
Legal Intern
AShuruwat Foundation
08.2023 - 09.2023
Legal Intern
Bin Eid Advocates and Consultants
07.2022 - 08.2022
BA LLB (HONS) - LAW
AMITY UNIVERSITY
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - HUMANITIES
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL