Joy Parimala
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Research-focused legal professional with extensive experience in family law, child protection, and human rights. Proficient in case-file analysis, client communication, and legal documentation. Developed expertise in forensic psychology through exposure to trauma and adolescent vulnerability. Currently engaged in trauma-informed research on the impact of adverse childhood experiences on violent behavior in adolescents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Junior lawyer
Law Office of Gudooru Sai Kumar Netha
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
2022.11 - 2025.06
- Directed complex family law and child protection cases with focus on child welfare and safeguarding measures across diverse situations.
- Oversaw management of sensitive client information, ensuring confidentiality and trust.
- Facilitated meetings between clients and senior lawyers, enhancing collaborative case handling.
- Utilised analytical skills to evaluate case files and legal documents, identifying key behavioural patterns and contextual risks.
- Contributed to preparation of witness statements, enhancing trial readiness.
- Collaborated with professionals from various disciplines to address intersections of law, mental health, and offender behaviour.
Legal intern
Human Rights Law Network (HRLN)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2018.11 - 2019.05
- Empowered marginalised clients through effective human-rights litigation support.
- Enhanced case outcomes by conducting thorough research and documentation.
- Facilitated impactful client interviews, addressing critical advocacy and access-to-justice barriers.
Legal intern
Adv. Dr. Hemanth B. Nigade Deshmukh
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2018.05 - 2018.08
Assisted with legal research for case preparation and document drafting.
Supported team in handling criminal and family law matters through client interactions.
Participated in court proceedings to observe behavioural patterns in legal decision-making.
Legal intern
Prayas-TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2017.06 - 2017.09
Facilitated legal aid assistance for incarcerated women at women's prison through client interviews, case documentation, and coordination with prison and legal aid authorities.
Legal intern
Prayas–TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2016.06 - 2016.09
Assisted with casework and court proceedings while coordinating multidisciplinary interventions, including mental health assessments and rehabilitation planning for children in conflict with law.
Internship
Adivasi Yuva Seva Sangh
Dahanu, Palghar, Maharashtra, India
2015.04 - 2015.08
Engaged in community outreach and support initiatives to promote social welfare and raise awareness among underserved populations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Law
Amity University
Mumbai, India 2014.09 - 2019.05
LLM (Masters in Law) - Criminology and Criminal Justice
University College of Law, Osmania University
Hyderabad, Telangana, India 2020.12 - 2022.11
Master of Science - Foensic Mental Health
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2025.09 -
Skills
- Mental health legislation understanding
- Trauma and ACEs frameworks
- Time management and research
- Behavioral observation techniques
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Data analytics with R and Excel
- Child-centered intervention strategies
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
PROJECTS
The Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and Violence: A Contextual Exploration of How Adverse Childhood Experiences Shape Violent Behaviour Among Adolescents in UK
- Designed a quantitative research study using the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) dataset
- Analysing longitudinal data from childhood to adolescence to examine the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Investigating the relationship between early-life trauma and violent behavioural outcomes among adolescents aged 14–17
- Incorporating contextual variables including socioeconomic status, peer influence, school connectedness, and neighbourhood safety
- Applying statistical techniques to identify risk pathways and contributing factors to youth violence
- Demonstrating understanding of developmental, forensic, and trauma-informed frameworks
- Critically addressing limitations of large-scale datasets and refining research design accordingly
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Domestic Violence and Abuse Training
Care Skills Training , Issued: 04 March 2026
- Developed understanding of dynamics of domestic abuse, coercive control, and victim–offender patterns
- Gained knowledge of safeguarding practices and trauma-informed approaches when working with vulnerable populations
- Strengthened awareness of psychological impact of abuse, particularly in relation to children and family systems
Timeline
Master of Science - Foensic Mental Health
Nottingham Trent University
2025.09 -
Junior lawyer
Law Office of Gudooru Sai Kumar Netha
2022.11 - 2025.06
LLM (Masters in Law) - Criminology and Criminal Justice
University College of Law, Osmania University
2020.12 - 2022.11
Legal intern
Human Rights Law Network (HRLN)
2018.11 - 2019.05
Legal intern
Adv. Dr. Hemanth B. Nigade Deshmukh
2018.05 - 2018.08
Legal intern
Prayas-TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)
2017.06 - 2017.09
Legal intern
Prayas–TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)
2016.06 - 2016.09
Internship
Adivasi Yuva Seva Sangh
2015.04 - 2015.08
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Law
Amity University
2014.09 - 2019.05