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Swagata Mukherjee

Swagata Mukherjee

Hooghly

Summary

Diligent legal intern with extensive internship experience across reputed organizations, including Khaitan & Co., State Bank of India, Kashyap Partners and Associates, ORTIS Law Offices, and Advocate Mr. Vikramjit Banerjee, Additional Solicitor General of India. Skilled in legal research, document review, case brief preparation, and drafting legal documents. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Indian legal processes, is adept at assisting in legal research, and contributes to client advisory work. Published an article in the Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research on socio-legal aspects of commercial surrogacy. A committed legal aspirant with a passion for upholding justice and contributing meaningfully to the legal profession.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

State Bank of India
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Research Topic: Rights of citizens under RTI Act it's use and misuse
  • Aim: To analyze the legal provisions and framework of the RTI Act, highlighting its role in promoting transparency and accountability in government operations and public institutions.
  • To evaluate the practical implementation of the RTI Act across different public authorities, with a specific focus on the compliance and operational challenges faced by nationalized banks.
  • To identify the impact of the RTI Act on citizen empowerment and participation in governance, and to explore the challenges and limitations in accessing information under the Act.

Intern

Khaitan & Co.
Calcutta
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Aim: Gain knowledge on the core areas of Criminal & Labour Law.
  • Responsibilities: Research on ongoing criminal case and the related laws.
  • Advising the client on the ongoing matter.
  • Preparing legal reports on the ongoing matter under the guidance of the Senior Counsel in the Litigation Team.
  • Observing the ongoing matter at the Calcutta High Court.

Intern

Kashyap Partners and Associates
New Delhi
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Aim: Gain knowledge on online & social media marketing of the legal firm.
  • Gain extensive knowledge on the legal aspect of Intellectual Property (IP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
  • Responsibilities: Prepare case briefs and perform research on legal aspects of IP and AI technologies.
  • Learn about the latest legal news.
  • Drive online & social media marketing for the firm.

Intern

ORTIS Law Offices
New Delhi
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Aim: Gain knowledge on Companies Act 2013, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, various rules and regulations of SEBI, Copyright Act, 1957 and UP Goondas Act 1970.
  • Responsibilities: Prepare case briefs and research notes.

Intern

Advocate Mr. Nandalal Singhania
Calcutta High Court
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Aim: Learn more about day-to-day legal hearings in the High court and assist the legal counsel.
  • Responsibilities: Observe the strategies deployed in a civil case by the legal counsel.
  • Follow-up of the case with the legal counsel.
  • Performed research and assisted the legal team formed by the legal counsel.

Intern

Advocate Mr. Vikramjit Banerjee (Additional Solicitor General of India)
Virtual
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Aim: Learn more about strategies for conducting efficient research in a time-sensitive environment.
  • Responsibilities: Devised ways and plans to streamline research work.
  • Enabled the legal counsel to take effective decisions.

Intern

Legal Aid Services
Kolkata
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Aim: Gain knowledge on protection of women from domestic violence act and co-relate the same with preexisting case history.
  • Get exposure to the role of a NGO in managing the psychological aspect of the legal matter.
  • Responsibilities: Attended different awareness generation programmes related to legal and psychological aspect of family counseling.

Intern

Advocate Mr. Subir Dasgupta
Konnagar
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Aim: Learn more about drafting and assist the legal counsel.
  • Responsibilities: Observation of legal draft copies.
  • Drafted Legal Documents.

Intern

Advocate Mr. Soumik Ganguly
District Judges Court, Hooghly
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Aim: Learn more about day-to-day legal hearings in the District court and assist the legal counsel.
  • Responsibilities: Observe the strategies deployed in a criminal case by the legal counsel.
  • Follow-up of the case with the legal counsel.
  • Performed research and assisted the legal counsel.

Education

BBA LLB - Law

SOA National Institute of Law
Bhubaneshwar
06-2025

ISC -

Abbot Sishu Hall
Bandel
01.2020

ICSE -

Auxilium Convent School
Bandel
01.2018

Skills

  • Case analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Legal research
  • Team collaboration
  • Document review
  • Document drafting

Publications

  • Commercial Surrogacy: An Integration of Socio-Legal Conscience, Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

Timeline

Intern

State Bank of India
05.2024 - 07.2024

Intern

Khaitan & Co.
05.2023 - 05.2023

Intern

Kashyap Partners and Associates
04.2023 - 04.2023

Intern

ORTIS Law Offices
03.2023 - 04.2023

Intern

Advocate Mr. Nandalal Singhania
09.2022 - 10.2022

Intern

Advocate Mr. Vikramjit Banerjee (Additional Solicitor General of India)
09.2022 - 10.2022

Intern

Legal Aid Services
03.2022 - 04.2022

Intern

Advocate Mr. Subir Dasgupta
03.2022 - 04.2022

Intern

Advocate Mr. Soumik Ganguly
08.2021 - 09.2021

BBA LLB - Law

SOA National Institute of Law

ISC -

Abbot Sishu Hall

ICSE -

Auxilium Convent School
Swagata Mukherjee