SOMYA SHUKLA

CORIZO Internship: Online.

• Evaluated the effects of debt issuance and stock repurchases on firm value, cost of equity, and EPS by conducting a capital structure analysis on a fictitious company using Modigliani-Miller propositions with taxes.
• Conducted a basic analysis of capital structure using simplified models (e.g., Modigliani-Miller with taxes) to understand the effects on firm value and returns.
• Prepared a sample Investment Analysis Report covering common asset classes, like stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
• I was introduced to entry-level tools such as P/E ratios, DCF, and portfolio diversification methods.
• Learned to assess investment profiles based on simple risk-return metrics, like the Sharpe ratio and beta.

SINGAPORE: On-site

• Drafted formal legal agreements for the termination of familial and financial obligations under Singapore law.
• Conducted legal research on family law, employment disputes, and criminal procedure for advisory notes.
• I attended family mediation sessions to observe dispute resolution processes, and I assisted in preparing case briefs.
• Gained practical exposure to dispute resolution, contractual drafting, and Singapore's statutory compliance environment.

Skills: Client Briefing, Family Mediation, Courtroom Observation, Legal Research, Case Briefing.

SHIMLA, H.P.: On-site

• Conducted legal research and analysis.
• Drafted bail applications and client briefs to support the legal team.
• I observed trial proceedings and contributed to case preparation for valuable courtroom exposure.

Skills: Legal Drafting, Client Briefing, Legal Research, Trial Preparation, Case Analysis, Criminal Defense.

Shimla (Rural) under the Executive Magistrate: On-site.

• Reviewed mutation records and observed demarcation procedures under the Executive Magistrate and Kanoongo in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
• Participated in on-ground land surveys, gaining practical insight into property laws and administrative procedures.
• Interacted with local administrative staff to understand key aspects of land revenue administration.

Skills: Land and Revenue Law, Field Documentation, Government Procedure, Property Law, Public Administration, Land Record Management, Observational Research.

Department of Prosecution, Shimla, H.P.: On-site.

• Observed day-to-day court proceedings in district and sessions courts, focusing on criminal offenses, especially drugs and narcotics.
• Reviewed case files, conducted legal research, and assisted in evidence presentation and argument structuring.
• Developed skills in understanding procedural laws, coordination with investigating agencies, and prosecution work.

Shimla West, Dist. Shimla, H.P.: On-site.

• I observed day-to-day activities and the functioning of a police station.

Skills: Legal Procedure, Case Documentation, Evidence Handling, Criminal Investigation, Forensics.

High Court of H.P.: On-site.

• Conducted legal research and prepared case briefs for civil and criminal cases at the High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
• Assisted in drafting legal documents, and observed court proceedings to understand advocacy strategies.
• Developed analytical and drafting skills while deepening my understanding of case law and courtroom procedures.

Skills: Legal Drafting, Courtroom Observation, Legal Research, Case Briefing, Civil, and Criminal Law.