Shivanshi Shukla
Glasgow,UK
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, litigation preparation, and project management. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office and excels in legal research and writing. Strong communication skills, public speaking abilities, and team leadership experience complement a robust problem-solving aptitude. Fluent in English, with a career goal to leverage these skills in advancing within the legal sector.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Practitioner
Family Mediation West
Glasgow, Scotland
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Facilitated mediation sessions by utilising comprehensive documentation practices to maintain case records and outcome reports in compliance with GDPR standards.
Junior Associate
Central Administrative Tribunal
Lucknow, India
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted with legal research for various administrative cases.
- Supported development of tribunal arguments through thorough analysis of legal precedents.
- Aided in drafting and reviewing legal documents for case management.
- Led legal research for 20+ high-stakes administrative cases, strengthening tribunal arguments and contributing to a 90% success rate in rulings.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, contributing to favourable outcomes, resulting in a 25% reduction in case processing time and prepared detailed briefs and pleadings, increasing the accuracy and persuasiveness of legal arguments, leading to a 95% rate of accepted motions.
Legal Intern
Rakesh Kumar Singh & Associates
New Delhi, India
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Cultivated client relationships through effective communication practices.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents for court submissions.
- Reviewed solicitation letters to ensure accurate communication with clients and opposing parties.
- Analysed legal documents to support dispute resolution cases.
- Conducted legal research for civil litigation cases to aid trial strategies.
- Collaborated on case strategies for resolution of high-value legal disputes.
Legal Researcher
Scriboard (Advocates & Legal Consultants)
New Delhi, India
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Assisted legal teams with case management tasks.
- Monitored cases using case management software.
- Recorded accurate minutes during team meetings.
- Supported productivity through data entry activities.
Judicial Intern
District and Sessions Judge
Lucknow, India
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
- Adapted swiftly to new skills, enhancing daily task productivity.
- Delivered assignments successfully within stringent deadlines.
- Exhibited respect and friendliness, assisting wherever necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking to dissect issues, assess solutions, and decide outcomes.
- Performed legal research for over 10 cases, bolstering judicial decisions and advancing understanding of judicial processes by 30%.
Legal Intern
Law Office of Rahul Dev
Gurgaon, India
04.2020 - 04.2020
- Conducted due diligence, enhanced firm's risk management capabilities.
- Proofread and edited solicitation letters ensuring accuracy in communication with clients or opposing parties.
- Reviewed and analysed complex legal documents to assist in dispute resolution cases.
- Handled confidential materials responsibly maintaining integrity and trust within the firm.
Education
LL.M. - Intellectual Property and the Digital Economy
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Glasgow City 09/2024 - 09/2025
B.A.L.L.B., 1st - Law
Symbiosis Law School
Noida, India 07/2018 - 05/2023
Skills
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Litigation preparation
- Project management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Legal research and writing
- Language proficiency: English
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team leadership
Certification
Licences- PVG Certified
Accomplishments
- CopyrightX: CREATe Fellow | University of Glasgow | 2024-2025
Selected among 6 students across the LL.M. cohort for an advanced copyright law research program.
Conducting in-depth research on copyright issues and digital rights.
- Vice President, Glasgow University Intellectual Property Society (2024-2025) - led and organised events, and networking opportunities for students interested in IP Law.
- Student Representative, University of Glasgow (2024-2025) - advocated for student interests faculty meetings and assisted in policy-making and student engagement initiatives ensuring a 9.5/10 satisfaction score.
- One Sixty Fundraising: Fundraiser, Barnardo’s (Part-time) - Helping vulnerable children build brighter futures.
- Managing Editor, Syin and Sern Law Review (October 2020 - July 2023) New Delhi, India - led a team of 8 editors, ensuring 100% adherence to deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards.
Publications
- Bordering on Human Rights: An Evaluation of International Instruments and their Impact on Protecting Human Rights Defenders, Pen Acclaims, Volume 30, January, 2024.
- A Critical Analysis on Decriminalising Adultery, International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 4, Issue 2, April, 2021.
- Sexual Harassment at Workplace, National Social and Legal Research Journal, Volume I Issue II, March 31, 2021.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Practitioner
Family Mediation West
07.2025 - 08.2025
Junior Associate
Central Administrative Tribunal
05.2023 - 04.2024
Legal Intern
Rakesh Kumar Singh & Associates
01.2023 - 03.2023
Legal Researcher
Scriboard (Advocates & Legal Consultants)
03.2022 - 03.2022
Judicial Intern
District and Sessions Judge
02.2022 - 02.2022
Legal Intern
Law Office of Rahul Dev
04.2020 - 04.2020
LL.M. - Intellectual Property and the Digital Economy
University of Glasgow
09/2024 - 09/2025
B.A.L.L.B., 1st - Law
Symbiosis Law School
07/2018 - 05/2023