KIRUTHTHIKAH KARTHIKEYAN
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Versatile individual with proven leadership and communication skills. Experienced in collaboration, organisation, and strategic problem-solving, with a strong emphasis on empathy and inclusivity. Demonstrates consistency, initiative, and adaptability in all undertakings, striving to deliver excellence in every capacity. Experience in leadership, public speaking, and community engagement has fostered the ability to manage challenges with composure and clarity. Committed to strengthening skills in advocacy, analytical reasoning, and cross-cultural communication to create a meaningful and lasting impact in every role undertaken.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Participant
Ashurst’s Global Law Firm
London, United Kingdom
2025.12 - 2025.12
- Uniquely You Insight Day.
Participant
DLA Piper
Leeds , United Kingdom
2026.03 - 2026.03
- Law Unlocked Insight Day
Participant
Kingsley Napley Law Firm
London, United Kingdom
2026.03 - 2026.03
- Attended a virtual open day
Legal Intern
S.Satha & Co Solicitors
London, United Kingdom
- Obtained Work Experience for two weeks.
Amicus Research Team member
Amicus Foundation
- Fighting for Justice of death row - Manchester Project
President
Pro Bono Society - University of Manchester
- Elected President of the Pro Bono Society for 2026/2027, where I aim to expand access to pro bono work, build partnerships, develop students’ practical legal skills and increase awareness of public interest law. I look forward to empowering students to create meaningful community impact.
Academic Representative, Peer Mentor & Coordinator
University of Manchester – School of Social Sciences
2025.09 - Current
- Appointed Academic Representative and Peer Mentor, supporting my cohort by communicating feedback to faculty and providing academic and pastoral guidance to first‑year students. These roles strengthened my communication, empathy and problem‑solving skills, while helping students perform at their best and contributing to a positive academic environment.
Careers officer
Criminology Society - University of Manchester
2025.10 - Current
- As the Careers Officer, I supported the planning and delivery of careers and awareness events by coordinating speakers, managing logistics and producing promotional materials. This role strengthened my event‑planning, stakeholder‑management and communication skills, while enabling me to support students’ understanding of criminology‑related career pathways.
Mentor
Debate Mate
2025.01 - Current
- Selected as a Debate Mate Mentor to guide students in debating and public speaking. Preparing to lead interactive sessions that foster confidence, critical thinking, and persuasive communication.
Head Prefect
Girls’ High School Kandy
, Srilanka
2024.01 - 2025.01
- Appointed as the highest student leader in a large and diverse school environment. Directed the prefects' guild promoting collaboration and inclusivity. Strengthened leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities, achieving smooth execution of school functions and fostering a positive, accountable culture among peers.
Community Involvement
Glabal Linking Society & Literary Association
2019.02 - 2025.03
- Engaged in service-based projects supporting social development and education. Co-ordinated the Zero Hunger Project under the Global Linking Society; volunteered in infrastructure renovation at a special needs school and collaborated with the Interact Club Concert for children with disabilities. Served as an editorial contributor to the School's Annual Magazine (2017–2023). Fostered strong organisational, teamwork, and communication skills while deepening empathy and civic responsibility through hands-on community impact.
President / District Representative
UNESCO Society
, Srilanka
2021.01 - 2025.01
- Assisted in schoolwide initiative promoting empathy and intercultural understanding.Contributed to outreach activities for l'affinité and let's read together projects by coordinating peers and managing communication across teams.Supported community participation initiatives to enhance the school's commitment to social inclusion.
Education
LLB (Hons) - Reading Law with Criminology
University of Manchester
United Kingdom 2025.09 - 2028.06
A-Levels - Edexcel Advanced Level International Examination
Girls’ High School
Kandy , Srilanka 2001.04 -
O - Level - GCE
Girls' High School
Kandy, Srilanka 2001.04 -
English Proficiency - IELTS
British Council
SrilankaSkills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Empathy and Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Communication and Organisational Skills
- Analytical Thinking and Time Management
Languages
Full professional proficiency in English, Tamil, and Sinhala, enabling effective communication across diverse communities and multicultural environments.
Certification
- Certification in Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law, Stanford Online, 2024.
- Speech and Drama, University of West London, Distinction, 2019.
Accomplishments
- Chess – National-level ranker (2012–2024); represented Sri Lanka at the World Youth, Asian Schools, and Asian Youth Championships; Commonwealth Games selection (2016); multiple-time All-Island Champion (2015, 2019, 2022, 2023).
- Drama & Oratory – All-Island ‘Best Performing Actor’ (2023); National Champion in Tamil Oratory (2015, 2017, 2019).
- Debating & MUN – University of Manchester - Winner of the Annual Law Debate Championship 2025, Won the Manchester Novices Non-Schools Finals ranked 3rd best speaker in the ESL Category, 5th in the Non-Schools Category and 9th overall best speaker of the tournament. Srilanka - Top 10 Working Paper Award at Sri Lanka Model UN (2022); Octo-finalist at Lillian Nixon Championship (2022).
POSITIONS
Elected President of the Pro Bono Society (2026–2027), Joint Honours Representative for the Manchester Law Society (2026–2027), Peer Mentor & Coordinator (2026–2027) and Competitions Officer for the Debating Union (2026–2027). Previously served as First‑Year Careers Officer for the Criminology Society (2025–2026) and Academic Representative (2025–2026). Earlier leadership roles at Girls’ High School, Sri Lanka include Head Prefect and Senior House Captain (2023–2025), President of the Debating & MUN, UNESCO and Chess Societies (2021–2022), Intermediate School Captain (2021), Junior Games Captain (2018) and Primary Games Captain (2015).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Participant
DLA Piper
2026.03 - 2026.03
Participant
Kingsley Napley Law Firm
2026.03 - 2026.03
Participant
Ashurst’s Global Law Firm
2025.12 - 2025.12
Careers officer
Criminology Society - University of Manchester
2025.10 - Current
Academic Representative, Peer Mentor & Coordinator
University of Manchester – School of Social Sciences
2025.09 - Current
LLB (Hons) - Reading Law with Criminology
University of Manchester
2025.09 - 2028.06
Mentor
Debate Mate
2025.01 - Current
Head Prefect
Girls’ High School Kandy
2024.01 - 2025.01
President / District Representative
UNESCO Society
2021.01 - 2025.01
Community Involvement
Glabal Linking Society & Literary Association
2019.02 - 2025.03
A-Levels - Edexcel Advanced Level International Examination
Girls’ High School
2001.04 -
O - Level - GCE
Girls' High School
2001.04 -
Legal Intern
S.Satha & Co Solicitors
Amicus Research Team member
Amicus Foundation
President
Pro Bono Society - University of Manchester
English Proficiency - IELTS
British Council