Soni Shukla

Soni Shukla

Legal Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder of Soni’s Writing Lab | UT Austin Liberal Arts Honors | Temple Scholar

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science and Government

      Activities and Societies: Texas Political Consulting Hook the Vote Youth Justice Alliance Minority Women Pursuing Law Liberal Arts Dean’s List: Fall 2022, Spring 2023University Honors: Fall 2022, Spring 2023

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Sociology
  • Experience

    • Andrews Booker Law Firm

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Legal Intern
    • The University of Texas at Austin Student Government

      Aug 2022 - now
      • Hook the Vote Director

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Hook the Vote Member

        Aug 2022 - Apr 2024
    • Texas State Capitol

      Dec 2022 - Mar 2023
      Legislative Aide
    • Soni's Writing Lab

      Jun 2023 - now
      Writing Consultant

      - Created a small business increasing access to quality, equitable writing services for low-income students.- Developed tailored strategies to help clients overcome writing challenges and achieve their desired outcomes.- Effectively communicated complex writing strategies to individuals with varying levels of proficiency.

    • The University of Texas School of Law

      Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
      Mithoff Pro Bono Clinic Intern
    • Texas Political Consulting

      Jan 2024 - now
      • TXPC Vice President

        Apr 2024 - now
      • TXPC Founding Member and Professional Development Chair

        Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
    • Youth Justice Alliance

      Jan 2024 - now
      • YJA Vice President

        Apr 2024 - now
      • YJA Member

        Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
    • Texas Appleseed

      Jan 2024 - now
      Criminal Justice Policy Intern
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bridging Disciplines Certificate in Public Policy

      The University of Texas at Austin
      Mar 2023
    • Social/Behavioral Researchers

      CITI Program
      Aug 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      Mr. and Mrs. Frank Craig Erwin, Jr., Endowed Presidential Scholarship The University of Texas at Austin Jul 2025
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      Bridging Disciplines Program Scholarship Bridging Disciplines Program Feb 2025
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      Rice University 2025 Health Policy Hackathon Rice University Feb 2025 Won a statewide health policy hackathon competition where teams had 36 hours to develop a policy proposal to address a health problem in Harris County. Out of 20 teams statewide, our team won and we received $3,000 in funding to implement our policy proposal, working with the Harris County Health Commission.
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      Liberal Arts Honors Upper Division Scholarship Liberal Arts Honors Department Oct 2024
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      Huckin-Liedtke-Lupton Family Endowed Presidential Scholarship The University of Texas at Austin Jul 2024
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      Husain Family Legal Essay Competition Scholarship The Liberal Arts Honors Program Mar 2024
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      LAH Upper-Division Essay Writing Scholarship UT Austin Liberal Arts Honors Program Oct 2023
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      Initiative for Law, Societies, and Justice Research Scholarship UT Austin Sep 2023 Research scholarship to support an internship with UT Law school's Parole Project.
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      Larry Temple Scholarship Endowment College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin Sep 2023 Selected as one of two recipients of the Larry Temple Scholarship Endowment.
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      LBJ School PPIA Public Service Weekend Scholar LBJ School of Public Affairs Jun 2023 Selected from a competitive pool of candidates by The LBJ School of Public Affairs to attend their 2023 Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Public Service Weekend, July 20 – July 23, 2023.
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      Pinto Carver Essay Award: 1st Place Liberal Arts Honors Office Feb 2023 A competitive essay scholarship contest for freshman and sophomore students in the Liberal Arts Honors program at UT Austin.
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      UT System Internship Scholarship UT System Jan 2023 A legislative internship scholarship awarded through UT System. This program also awards students with an opportunity to intern at the Capitol for a representative.
    • Awarded to Soni Shukla
      Liberal Arts Honors First-Year Essay Scholarship Liberal Arts Honors Office Sep 2022 A competitive essay scholarship contest for incoming freshmen in the Liberal Arts Honors program at UT Austin.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Voter Deputy Registrar

      Issued by Travis County on Aug 2022
      Travis CountyAssociated with Soni Shukla
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Texas Advocacy Project, Inc. on Sept 2023
      Texas Advocacy Project, Inc.Associated with Soni Shukla
    • Liberal Arts Honors Mentor

      Issued by The University of Texas at Austin on Aug 2023
      The University of Texas at AustinAssociated with Soni Shukla