Riya S.

Riya S.

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  • About me

    Corporate Lawyer | Researcher | Performing Arts Enthusiast

  • Education

    • St. Mark's Catholic College, Sydney.

      2017 - 2018
      High School Certificate.
    • Bennett University

      2019 - 2024
      BBA LLB (Hons.)

      Activities and Societies: - Paralegal Convenor, Legal Aid Clinic, Bennett University(AY-2022) -Placement Wing Member (AY-2022) -Co-Convenor, Literary & Debating Committee (AY-2020-2021) -Core Member, Centre for Social Sciences & Legal Aid Clinic, School of Law, Bennett University(AY-2020) - Senior Core Member, Advaita, Music Society of Bennett University (AY-2020-2021) -Core Member, Media, and Outreach Committee, School of Law, Bennett University (AY 2019) -Core Member, MUN Club of Bennett University (AY-2019-2020)

  • Experience

    • Jawaharlal Nehru University

      May 2020 - Jun 2020
      Policy Research Intern

      - Centre for North East Studies.- Under the Guidance of Professor Phirmi Bodo.- Areas of Research: CAA and NRC Story: North East India, Charter Act of 1813, Impact of British Colonialism in North East India, Customary Laws In North East, Penetration and Annexation of Lushai Hills.

    • KYRO India

      Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
      Regional Team Manager

      - Team Manager of KYRO India Delhi.- Founding Member, PIL Committee.

    • MediateGuru

      Aug 2020 - Mar 2021
      National In-charge (India)

      MediateGuru India intends to bridge the gap between the classes in a community and the mediators, provide a linkage between the same with an aim to provide social awareness.

    • Pankaj Malik and Co.

      Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
      Legal Intern

      - Researched various topics pertaining to land acquisition, consumer law, constitutional law analysis of USA & India.- Prepared case files of cases related to family law.

    • Bennett University

      Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
      University Ambassador

      Organising virtual campus interaction day with freshers. One-on-one interaction and peer mentorship for high school students planning to study law at university.

    • Mitry Lawyers

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      Legal Intern

      Mitry Lawyers is a boutique law firm with branches in the heart of Sydney CBD. The firm provides practical, personal, and professional legal services to an array of clients in several specialized areas, including commercial litigation and advisory, media, and defamation law, and international law.

    • Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      Sales Crew

      Handling the POS, Cashier, and looking out for sales and Customer Service.

    • Chandrawat & Partners Law Firm

      Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
      Summer Legal Intern

      Chandrawat & Partners is a leading full-service international firm with offices in India and abroad. Tasks: Performing review, analysis, and research of the firm's website. Research on cross-border business tactics majorly of India and Australia. Preparing and researching in order to prepare a guide w.r.t. doing Business in Australia.

    • SNG & Partners

      Dec 2022 - Jan 2023
      Winter Intern

      The practice area of this firm majorly pertains to banking and insurance law in terms of legal assistance, due diligence, and consultation. The working area is also extended to the commercial estate and property law related matters.

    • Kochhar & Co.

      Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
      Summer Intern

      The Firm represents significant global and local companies with various business interests in India. It provides a broad range of legal services in Corporate & Commercial Laws, Dispute Resolution, Tax (Direct & Indirect), and Intellectual Property (IPR).

    • Mitry Lawyers

      Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
      Legal Clerk

      The prime areas of the firm are commercial litigation, media, defamation law, real estate, and international law. Closely working with the solicitor Emma Watt and Richard Mitry.

    • Centre for Constitutional Law Studies

      Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
      Convenor (Consumer Welfare Cell)

      Consumer Welfare Cell focuses on safeguarding consumer rights. It is responsible for conducting research, advocating for legal reforms, offering legal aid, raising awareness, analyzing policies, collaborating with stakeholders, and educating the public. The cell plays a vital role in protecting consumers within the framework of constitutional law.

    • Legal Desire

      Jan 2024 - Feb 2024
      Intern

      Conducting legal research on intellectual property (IP) laws, trademarks, copyrights, and other related areas of law that influence the fashion business. Keeping up with new changes to the law affecting the marketing and fashion industries.

    • BTG Advaya

      Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
      Legal Internship

      Area of Internship: Projects, Energy and Infrastructure.

    • GMR Group

      May 2024 - now
      Management Trainee Legal
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Human Rights - Certificate of Course Completion.

      Think India
      Jun 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Riya S.
      Certificate of Winner Indore Institute of Law Dec 2020
    • Awarded to Riya S.
      Certificate of Excellence : First in State (NSW) New South Wales Education Standards Authority Dec 2018
    • Awarded to Riya S.
      Executive Dean's Award - Commitment to Learning Macquarie University Jan 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Society of St. Vincent de Paul on May 2018
      Society of St. Vincent de PaulAssociated with Riya S.