Yogya Sharma
Lawyer
New Delhi
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and am eager and keen on learning. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new issues and challenges that I may face, to best enhance the reputation of the firm.
I am a well qualified Legal Researcher with LLM from Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur and 2 years of experience in legal industry. Impeccable editing and legal citation abilities to support comprehensive and readable research outcomes. Well-versed in Intellectual Property law and civil law and skilled in case analysis.
Furthermore, I am a diligent and thorough legal researcher possessing the ability to legally analyse the situation and come up with the best possible solution. I am familiar with using legal databases such as Manupatra, SCC Online, WestLaw, Heinonline etc. Concise and straightforward writing style that emphasises on readability and effectiveness.
I wish to contribute to the firm with best of my abilities and prove to be an asset to the firm
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Legal Associate
Chambers of Col. Pahlad Singh Sharma, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India
New Delhi
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Drafted and did extensive research on cases at hand.
- Dealt with clients in need of legal aid
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to establish and verify key case information.
- Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for clients.
- Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Associate
Vikas Kakkar and Associates
New Delhi
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Appeared before various District Courts of Delhi.
- Also, appeared before National Company Law Tribunal, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi State Commission, Consumer Court, Central Administrative Tribunal.
- Did field research.
- Conducted due diligence
- Drafted deeds such as, lease deeds, sale deeds etc.
- Drafted Affidavits and various pleadings
- Appeared before Delhi High Court.
- Appeared before Delhi Arbitration Centre
- Engaged in Client counseling and client meetings.
- Researched and wrote Contracts.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Education
BA LLB (HONS) - Law
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi 08.2013 - 06.2018
LLM - Intellectual Property Rights
Hidayatullah National Law University
Chattisgarh 08.2021 - 07.2022
Skills
Intellectual property law
Family law
Case analysis
Civil law
Legal writing
Dispute arbitration
Efficient researcher
Document filing
Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Semi-Finalist, 13Th Nani Palkhivala Moot Court Competition, Sastra University, Tamil Nadu.
- Winner, 6th RCL National Moot Court Competition.
- Runners-up 1st UILS National Trial Advocacy Competition, Panjab University
Timeline
LLM - Intellectual Property Rights
Hidayatullah National Law University
08.2021 - 07.2022
Legal Associate
Chambers of Col. Pahlad Singh Sharma, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India
01.2020 - 07.2021
Associate
Vikas Kakkar and Associates
06.2019 - 12.2019
BA LLB (HONS) - Law
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
08.2013 - 06.2018