Training, Internship & Placement

Introduction

Getting placed gives learners at a Law School a sense of fulfilment, not to mention the importance it holds for them career wise. The responsibility of handling campus recruitment is entrusted with the Training & Placement Cell of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA. It strives to ensure that students can tap into the best possible opportunities.

To ensure the smooth running of the Cell, the Office bearers of the T&P Cell liaisons with the existing and prospective recruiters from Law Firms, Corporate Houses, Legal Practitioners, Law & Policy Research Organizations, PSUs, NGOs and Lawyers/ Advocates/AOR etc.

Being a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), SLS-NOIDA was established in 2010. Within a short span it has proven itself to be one of the fastest growing law schools in the country, it envisions the reputation of Symbiosis in and around Delhi, the Constitutional capital of India. SLS-NOIDA is strategically located in the industrial hub of NCR thereby opening a plethora of opportunities for the budding lawyers. Eight batches have passed out from SLS-NOIDA and the alumni have gone on to join some of the most prestigious Organizations of India.

We at SLS-NOIDA conduct Training Workshops which helps equip our students with required and desired skillsets suited for various jobs. Our effort is aimed at producing an intellect that believes in reforming rather than punishing and has the potential of hoisting the flag of truth and justice in an unfailing manner.

Training

Professional/Alumni Mentorship Programme

Introduction

SLS-NOIDA has always been at the forefront to ensure that the bond between the professionals/alumni and the learners continues to grow. With this aim in mind, we are happy to announce the launch of our next initiative, ‘Professionals/Alumni Mentorship Programme 2022’ in which professionals/alumni from different backgrounds will be conducting sessions on various topics. Through this programme, our aim is to reach out to professionals/alumni who are experienced in their own fields and are willing to share their experiences with the learners, taking us another step closer towards building a more cohesive community.

The internet continues to boom with information and literature on almost every topic under the sun which often results in an overload of information. However, this cannot replace practical knowledge and experience that one gains by going through the process or learning from someone who has on field experience. Through this program, learners can seek guidance from our distinguished professionals/alumni who are working in varied fields and learn from their experiences.

We believe that our learner community would benefit considerably from the mentorship program as this initiative has been brought with a view to help learners understand the industry practice, gain from the experience of professionals/alumni, learn the nuances of different professions and in the process strengthen our repertoire with the professionals/alumni.

Professional/Alumni Mentorship Programme

Mentorship Sessions
Session on LL.M. and Career Opportunities in the USA | Professional Networking Tips for Aspiring Lawyers | Monday, October 17, 2022
INTRODUCTION

Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA has organized Session on ‘LL.M. and Career Opportunities in the USA | Professional Networking Tips for Aspiring Lawyers’ on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM in Auditorium, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA.

About Resource Persons:
Mr. Shiv K Bimal | Alumnus (Batch 2005-10) | Director, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA

Mr. Shiv is currently based in New York and works as a global employment tax head at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. He leads and makes strategic decisions on behalf of the company on tax issues in connection with employee benefits and executive compensation, worker classifications, employment tax reporting and withholding obligations, and tax controversies matters across the globe.

Mr. Shiv graduated from Symbiosis Law School, Pune in 2010. After his graduation, he worked as a ‘Law Clerk’ at the Supreme Court of India. Thereafter, He moved to the USA to pursue LL.M. from the George Washington University on full scholarship (Thomas Beurgenthal Scholar). Prior to joining Regeneron, Mr. Shiv worked at a big law firm and a big four organizations in the US.

During his spare time, Mr. Shiv follows his passion for sports and enjoys playing cricket, golf, and spends quality time with his family.

Registration Process:

To attend and participate, please write an email of interest to coordinator@symlaw.edu.in on or before October 16, 2022 by 09:00 PM.

e-Certificate of Participation:

Attendees on attending the session will be provided with the e-Certificate of Participation.

Contact Person:

Dr. Meenakshi Kaul
Deputy Director (Academics) &
Head – HR & Placements, Training and Placement Cell

Ms. Pallavi Mishra
Assistant Professor &
Head - Training & Internships

Email: training@symlaw.edu.in

Session on My Journey Through SLS-NOIDA and Beyond in the World of International Arbitration | Friday, October 14, 2022
INTRODUCTION

Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA has organized Session on ‘My Journey Through SLS-NOIDA and Beyond in the World of International Arbitration’ on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM in Auditorium, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA.

About the Resource Person
Mr. Tejus Chauhan | Alumnus (Batch 2010-15) | Director, South Asia, ICC Arbitration & ADR, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Singapore

As the Regional Director for South Asia based out of Singapore, Mr. Tejus focuses on assisting companies, counsels, and investors the region understand how they can resolve commercial disputes by raising their awareness about ICC’s Dispute Resolution Services.

In his role, Mr. Tejus advises on arbitration proceeding protocol, especially ICC Arbitration, organizing capacity building and informative events, promoting ICC’s dispute resolution services, and connecting with regional players to forge relationships that connect ICC with users and businesses. Tejus is also an avid promoter of opportunities for young practitioners and leads ICC’s Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) in South Asia.

Mr. Tejus earned his law degree in India from Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA. Upon graduation, he worked as an associate with a law firm in the disputes and TMT practice. Prior to joining ICC in Singapore, he has also worked as the Deputy Director - Arbitration for ICC in India and with the forensic and dispute advisory services at a Big Four audit firm.

Registration Process & Pertinent Details:

To attend and participate, please write an email of interest to coordinator@symlaw.edu.in on or before October 13, 2022 by 07:00 PM.

e-Certificate of Participation:

Attendees on attending the session will be provided with the e-Certificate of Participation.

Contact Person:

Dr. Meenakshi Kaul
Deputy Director (Academics) &
Head – HR & Placements, Training and Placement Cell

Ms. Pallavi Mishra
Assistant Professor &
Head - Training & Internships

Email: training@symlaw.edu.in

Session on Building Career in Public Policy | In Collaboration with ‘The Dialogues’ | Saturday, May 21, 2022
INTRODUCTION

As part of the ‘Professional/Alumni Mentorship Programme 2022’, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA in collaboration with ‘The Dialogue’ has organized Leaf II: Session on ‘Building A Career in Public Policy’ on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in Moot Court Hall, Third Floor, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA.

Building a Career in Public Policy:

The multidisciplinary world of public policy is open for professionals from all domains to work collaboratively. Public policy has emerged as one of the most sought careers for legal professionals owing to the vast opportunities to apply some of the core legal skills for facilitating governance, law-making, business, and social good. From government departments, peace-keeping organizations, and business conglomerates to consultancies, not-for-profits and grassroots NGOs, public policy professionals facilitate socially informed discussions on crucial issues impacting almost every aspect of our life. This session with resource persons from working with varied arms of the public policy sector will be focused on understanding the importance and opportunities in the sector and how the learners can leverage the time in law school to launch their careers in public policy.

Objective:

The fourfold objectives of this session are:

  • Help the learners appreciate the various avenues within the realm of public policy, including environment, technology, and legal policy.
  • Explain the skills an aspirant may work towards during their Law School tenure to succeed in this sector.
  • Share the journey of the resource persons in this sector and what helped them stand out.
  • Resolve any queries that the learners may pose.
About The Dialogue:

The Dialogue is a public-policy think- tank with a vision to drive a progressive narrative in India’s policy discourse. Founded in 2017, it believes in facilitating well-researched policy debates at various levels to help develop a more informed citizenry, on areas around technology and development issues. The Dialogue has been ranked as the world’s Top 10 think- tanks to watch out for, by the Think-Tank and Civil Societies Programme (TTCSP), University of Pennsylvania in their 2020 and 2021 rankings.

Resource Persons:
Mr. Pravir Singh Srivastava | Legislative & Policy Advisor, Parliament of India | Alumnus – SLS NOIDA - Batch 2010-15

Mr. Pravir Singh works as a Legal, Legislative & Policy Consultant to Members of Parliament across party lines. He was the Chief Advisor (Legislative & Policy) at the Office of Mr. Rajeev Satav, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from 2017 to 2019.

In his current role, Mr. Pravir is responsible for handling the Parliamentary, Policy & Political advisory related matters for Members of Parliament. In his previous assignment he has assisted Mr. Satav on making interventions in Parliament during Question Hour, Zero Hour, Rule 377, debates on important bills & drafting of Private Members Bill. A few of the notable Private Members Bill drafted by his office include All India Services (Amendment) Bill, Amendment of Article 148 & 324 of the Constitution etc. Mr. Pravir has also assisted Shri Rajeev Satav in his role as AICC I/C for the State of Gujarat.

Mr. Pravir was selected for the prestigious LAMP Fellowship in 2016-17 & worked with a Member of Parliament from Bhartiya Janta Party.

Mr. Pravir is an alumnus of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA (Batch 2010-15) & holds degrees in Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws (BBA. LL.B.). He has completed Master of Laws (LL.M.) with specialization in Constitutional & Administrative Law from Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar.

Mr. Prayank Jain | Special Assistant to the CEO, Council on Energy, Environment & Water | Alumnus – SLS NOIDA - Batch 2012-17

Mr. Prayank works at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in New Delhi as Special Assistant to the CEO. In his current role, he manages international collaborations and stakeholder relationships, supports the Council's government and industry relations in India, and contributes to research initiatives in public policy, geo-engineering governance, net-zero targets, and youth advocacy. His expertise includes climate governance, environmental justice, migration and human security. He specialises in international negotiations and processes, non-profit strategy, and higher education.

Mr. Prayank has been a consultant for non-profit organisations in US and India, including the Fletcher School, Namati, UNITAR, Congress of Nations and States, Green Pro Bono, and Jan Sahas. Prior he was with the International Advocacy team at the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) in Delhi.

Mr. Prayank as a mooter has represented Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA at national and international moot court competitions. The most notable achievements during such participation include: Best Memorial at World Rounds of Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Competition, 2015 (Geneva), Second Best Memorial at World Rounds of Stetson Environmental Moot Court Competition, 2017 (Florida, USA).

Mr. Prayank is an alumnus of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA (Batch 2012 -17) & holds degrees in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA. LL.B.) and holds a Master of International Law (LL.M.) from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in the USA. He also holds a diploma in Comparative European Law from ISIL, New Delhi.

Mr. Karan Gulati | Research Fellow, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy | Alumnus – SLS NOIDA - Batch 2015-20

Mr. Karan is a Research Fellow at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. He was a part of the team that assisted the Ministry of Corporate Affairs with the research and drafting of the Company Law Committee Report.

Prior Mr. Karan held positions at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), where he worked on regulatory governance and judicial administration. He has also written for the Leap Blog and has been an occasional columnist for the Indian Express, the Times of India, and the Quint.

Mr. Karan is an alumnus of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA (Batch 2015-20) & holds degrees in Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws (BBA. LL.B.).

Ms. Shruti Shreya | Program Manager – Platform Regulation, The Dialogue | Alumnus – SLS NOIDA - Batch 2016-21

Ms. Shruti is a digital rights lawyer & a public policy researcher managing the Platform Regulation vertical at the Delhi-based Tech Policy Think Tank called The Dialogue. At The Dialogue, Shruti is engaged in conducting multimethod research on varied legal and policy issues including social media regulation, online safety, privacy & data protection. Shruti also leads the engagement initiatives of The Dialogue collaborating with grassroots women & child safety NGOs & state institutions to deliver sensitisation programs on online safety & digital rights for marginalised communities.

Ms. Shruti has authored op-eds for leading Indian dailies and has been invited to multiple national and international expert stakeholder consultations alongside luminaries in the digital rights space.

Ms. Shruti is an alumnus of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA (Batch 2016-21) & holds degrees in Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws (BBA. LL.B.). She was awarded the Late Jayatee Deshmukh Gold Medal for the most outstanding performance across all undergraduate programs of the Symbiosis International University.

About the Moderator:
Mr. Pranav Bhaskar Tiwari | Empowerment Program Specialist, Internet Society | Alumnus – SLS NOIDA - Batch 2015-20

Mr. Pranav serves as an Empowerment Program Specialist at a global non-profit the Internet Society where he works to nurture the future champions of the Internet. In his previous avatar, he managed the Program on Platform Regulation & Encryption Technology, & co-lead projects on Future of Work, Online Safety & Privacy at a Delhi-based Think Tank The Dialogue.

Mr. Pranav is an alumnus of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA (Batch 2015-20) & holds degrees in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA. LL.B.). He received the V.K. Krishna Menon Gold Medal for his academic excellence in International Law and Diplomacy at the Indian Society of International Law.

Mr. Pranav has published doctrinal and empirical research in diverse areas like Governance, AI-Ethics, Human Rights, Constitutional Law, International Humanitarian Law & Education Policy. A former Early Career Fellow (2021) and a Youth Internet Governance Fellow (2019), hosted by the Internet Society, Pranav has been actively advocating for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy internet.

Registration Process & Pertinent Details:

To attend and participate, please write an email of interest to coordinator@symlaw.edu.in on or before May 20, 2022 by 06:00 PM.

Contact Person:

Ms. Pallavi Mishra,
Assistant Professor & Head - Training & Internships
Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA

Mr. Jitendra Choudhary,
Coordinator,
Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA

Email: coordinator@symlaw.edu.in

Session on Building Career in IP | In Collaboration with INDUSLAW | Saturday, April 23, 2022
INTRODUCTION

Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA in collaboration with INDUSLAW, has organized Session on ‘Building A Career in IP’ on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM in Microsoft Teams. You are cordially invited.

About Induslaw:

INDUSLAW is an Indian law firm advising clients worldwide on Indian law, in relation to their transactional goals, business strategies and resolution of disputes.

Founded in 2000, it has offices in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. INDUSLAW Team works seamlessly across practice areas and offices, applying our experience across all transactional, advisory, regulatory and dispute resolution matters.

It’s lawyers provide advice to corporates, investors, funds, financial institutions, borrowers, contractors, not-for profit organizations, individuals, start-ups and multi-national corporations across a range of industry sectors and on a variety of matters from regulatory and advisory, to transaction & exit structuring and dispute resolution.

INDUSLAW and its lawyers are ranked by various guides and publications of national and international repute.

About the Resource Persons:
Mr. Anil Lale, General Counsel, Viacom18 Media Private Limited

A lawyer by profession and a post graduate in Media Laws from the National Academy of Legal Studies & Research, Mr. Anil is responsible for managing the entire legal team which enables all business streams at Viacom18. He leads a strong team of lawyers spanning across functions such as litigation, contract negotiations & structuring, IP management & protection and advisory services to the network’s five lines of business.

Mr. Anil started his career as a litigation lawyer and has appeared before trial courts, High Courts and various tribunals across states in India. At Viacom18, he has been instrumental in setting up international distribution of channels and syndication of content across the globe. He also led the establishment of rights management system for the company.

Having been part of the media industry for over 13 years and being part of various streams of media, Mr. Anil brings a 360-degree understanding of nuances of media laws and businesses which enables growth and ensures best practices. He is a member of the regulatory committee of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation.

Mr. Anil started his journey in the Media & Entertainment industry in 2006 with the television distribution JV of Sony and Discovery and was involved in regulatory compliance, litigation, advisory functions, drafting and copyright protection. He has holistically overseen the legal mandates in the media sector working in all domains of the sector including television distribution, television content production, Movie production and distribution, news, music, digital, consumer products and live events. Prior to joining Viacom18, he was the Group General Counsel for Zee, managing legal for their entertainment and news businesses globally. Mr. Anil defines himself as an explorer and loves to tread the path less travelled. He is an avid biker and you can find him riding from the sunrise on Sunday mornings. He is also a movie buff and an adventure sports enthusiast.

Mr. Saurabh Taneja, Legal Head, Headout Inc.

Mr. Saurabh is Head of Legal, Headout. Prior he has worked as ‘Head-Legal, Zomato; Associate Director, MakeMyTrip, Deputy Manager Legal, Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd.; Legal Manager, Parsvnath Developers Ltd.; Legal Counsel, Star TV Network.

Mrs. Ranjana Adhikari, Partner, IndusLaw

Ms. Ranjana is a partner in the Firm’s Mumbai office. Her forte has been to advise clients on Media & Entertainment (including gaming) and IP, technology and ICL matters. She has been involved in many complex cross-border transactions including structuring and documentation for cross - border joint ventures, technology collaborations, international commercial contracts, licensing agreements etc.

Ms. Ranjana has been particularly advising several new-media clients, broadcasting, digital rights, social media platforms and film companies. This includes drafting and negotiations of content licensing agreements (both episodic and film), original film and episodic production deals, brand endorsement arrangements, music licensing strategy for India, etc. One of the interesting areas which she handles for clients is helping clients put in place self-regulation policies for content intensive business models. She also advises gaming operators including several top global and domestic poker, fantasy and sports betting, casual and social gaming businesses on their India-related activities. Apart from transactional work, she is also integrally involved in domestic pre-litigation strategies, litigations, and international commercial arbitration matters (like before LCIA) in a range of sectors and industries including M&E.

Ms. Ranjana has been recognised as leading lawyer in the Chambers and Partners Global Guide (Gaming & Gambling) & Asia Pacific Guide (Gaming & Gambling) since 2019, RSG reports and has won awards for excellence in gaming laws. She is a member of the prestigious International Masters of Gaming Law, an organization of elite lawyers from all over the world focusing on gaming laws. She is also an active member of the Association of Media Entertainment Counsel, US.

Before joining INDUSLAW, Ms. Ranjana co-headed the Media & Entertainment and Gaming Practice Groups and a senior leader of the Technology Media and Telecom Practice Group at Nishith Desai and Associates, Mumbai.

Mr. Bharadwaj Jaishankar, Partner, IndusLaw

Mr. Bharadwaj co-leads the Intellectual Property Practice at INDUSLAW. He has over 13 years of enriching experience in the field of Intellectual Property Rights involving protection, enforcement and commercialization of Intellectual Property assets.

Mr. Bharadwaj’s past work experience involves stints with some of India’s leading Tier-1 Intellectual Property boutique law firms. In his last professional commitment, he was the IP and Innovation Counsel for one of the world’s leading FMCG organization, responsible for Intellectual Property and Innovation legal issues for the APAC region. In his time with the law firms, he has been actively involved in some precedent setting judgments passed by various Courts in India. He has also advised a diverse range of clients on various aspects of IP rights, as well as on related areas including information technology law, internet law, contract law and general commercial law. In particular, on behalf of the Government of India, he has successfully led and coordinated a team comprising law firms across 50 countries for protecting and enforcing rights for one of India’s landmark and renowned Geographical Indications.

Mr. Bharadwaj supports clients on various IP matters including protecting and enforcing IP assets. His practice also involves conducting IP due diligences and audits, as well as advising on IP structuring in corporate and commercial transactions. He often consults on a wide range of IP commercialization issues for clients across various business sectors including technology, media, FMCG, manufacturing, e-commerce, software and finance. Bharadwaj also advises on protecting IP rights through the Internet, as well with customs.

Mr. Bharadwaj is a visiting faculty at a leading law university in India, and also regularly speaks at various national and international conferences on diverse IP topics. He is currently an active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and is part of INTA’s Internet Committee. He is also a regular contributor of articles for national and international publications. He is also a recommended lawyer by Legal500.

Outside work, Mr. Bharadwaj is an avid Ultimate Frisbee player and enjoys listening to old school rock music and loves travelling.

Registration Process:

To attend and participate, please write an email of interest to coordinator@symlaw.edu.in on or before May 20, 2022 by 06:00 PM.

e-Certificate of Participation:

Attendees on attending the session will be provided with the e-Certificate of Participation.

Contact Person:

Ms. Pallavi Mishra,
Assistant Professor & Head - Training & Internships
Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA

Mr. Jitendra Choudhary,
Coordinator,
Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA

Email: coordinator@symlaw.edu.in

Masterclass on ‘Practice, Procedure And Current Trends In Arbitration’ - In collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. | September 30, 2023
INTRODUCTION

Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA has organised a Masterclass on ‘Practice, Procedure And Current Trends In Arbitration’, in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 10:30 AM – 01:30. It is an initiative of the 'Quality Improvement Cell (QIC)' of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA.

About Resource Persons:
HMJ J R Midha, Former Judge, High Court of Delhi

Justice J.R. Midha served as a Judge of Delhi High Court from 11th April, 2008 to 7th July, 2021. As a Judge, he presided over several jurisdictions including Judge-in-Charge of Original side of Delhi High Court. He also headed a Division Bench hearing Criminal appeals involving life and death sentence references.

Justice Midha served as the Chairperson of Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). During his tenure, various new initiatives were successfully undertaken, namely: framing of Rules for Empanelment of Arbitrators; Empanelment of Arbitrators under the new Rules; Stage-wise disbursal of Fees to the Arbitrators; Improved Website of DIAC with added features; Audio-visual tour of DIAC on the Website; Release of first issue of DIAC Journal of Arbitration; and Guidelines for arbitration proceedings by video conference during pandemic.

Justice Midha also served as the Chairperson of Judicial Education and Training Programme Committee of High Court of Delhi and supervised the training of Judges at Delhi Judicial Academy. During his tenure, the Good Practices arising out of the judgments of Delhi High Court were uploaded on the Website of Delhi Judicial Academy.

Justice Midha also served as a Member of the Sub-Committee of the Supreme Court on use of Artificial Intelligence in MACT cases. Justice Midha served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Conservation of Foreign Exchange & Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (COFEPOSA) in 2015, 2016, 2020 and 2021. He presided over the Tribunal under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 to examine the ban on the activities of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) in 2012.

As a Judge, Justice Midha actively initiated judicial reforms in various jurisdictions namely, Arbitration, Motor Accident Claims, Execution Cases, Maintenance in Matrimonial Cases, Compensation to Victims of Crime, Prosecution for False Claims, Prosecution of Proclaimed Offenders, etc.

Professional Experience

Justice Midha practiced Law for 26 years before various Courts including Supreme Court, Delhi High Court and other High Courts. He appeared as a Counsel before the Arbitrators/Arbitral Tribunals, represented Govt. of NCT of Delhi as Standing Counsel (Civil) before the High Court of Delhi from May, 2006 until elevation as a Judge in April, 2008.

Justice Midha worked as Lecturer at Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, Delhi University and taught various subjects including Code of Civil Procedure, Indian Evidence Act, Transfer of Property Act, Delhi Rent Control Act, Limitation Act, Arbitration Act, Motor Vehicles Act, Court Fees Act, Suit Valuation Act, Indian Registration Act, and Indian Stamp Act.

Justice Midha authored and compiled the synopsis and case material on the subjects of "Pleading and Conveyancing" and "Motor Accident Compensation" for Campus Law Centre. While teaching, he organized a Lok Adalat for Motor Accidents Cases in Campus Law Centre in 1991 in which the compensation was computed by Law students and the computation was submitted to the Lok Adalat Judges in advance to assist the claimants in obtaining fair compensation.

Even after elevation to the Bench, Justice Midha continued to visit various law schools to deliver guest lectures. He had been a resource person for training of Judges in National Judicial Academy as well as State Judicial Academies.

Current Position

Post retirement, Justice Midha is actively involved in reforming legal education. Justice Midha is Professor of Practice in National Law University Delhi and is imparting value-based education to law students. He is also Professor Emeritus at Galgotias University and Distinguished Professor with Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL). Justice Midha is the Chairperson of Bar Council of India Inspection Committee with respect to centres of Legal Education.

Justice Midha is actively involved in Arbitration practice as an Arbitrator. He is also practicing before the Supreme Court of India as Senior Advocate. He is on the panel of Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC); Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC); Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA); PHD Chambers of Commerce and Industry; Indian Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC); Chandigarh Arbitration Centre (CAC) and Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre (NPAC).

Justice Midha is a Consultant to World Health Organization (WHO) on a project relating to analysis of Road Safety Laws and legal reports to persons with Road Traffic Crashes in India.

Justice Midha is the Administrator of Shri Kalkaji Mandir, New Delhi appointed by the Delhi High Court.

Mr Tejas Karia, Partner, Head – Arbitration, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.

Mr Tejas Karia is a Partner with the Dispute Resolution Practice at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and also heads the Firm’s Arbitration Practice.

Mr Tejas’s expertise spans across international and domestic commercial arbitrations, corporate & securities litigations, general corporate advisory and diverse aspects under the information technology law including data privacy and confidentiality.

Mr Tejas has extensive experience handling a broad range of complex, high-value international and domestic commercial disputes and frequently advises clients across diverse industry sectors including oil and gas, real estate, construction and private equity, amongst others. He has represented clients in arbitrations before the LCIA, ICC, ICADR, ICA and SIAC, as well as the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts.

His well-regarded contribution to policy formulation across the arbitration domain endows Mr Tejas with a deep understanding of issues that enables him to present solutions that deliver effective resolutions for his clients. Tejas has advised on the drafting of amendments to a number of key Acts including the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 and the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Bill, 2015. He has also been a part of the high powered committee set up by the Government of India for institutionalisation of arbitration in India.

Chambers Global and Chambers Asia Pacific 2020, the prestigious directory quotes “Tejas Karia is becoming increasingly known for his arbitration work and is experienced in the representation of both domestic and foreign clients before a number of key regional arbitral institutions. Commentators speak of him as a highly active practitioner with “a very good disputes practice.” According to Chambers and Partners 2019, “Tejas Karia is a respected arbitration lawyer with substantial experience representing clients in joint ventures, shareholder agreements and private equity disputes.” Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2019 quotes, “Tejas Karia wins high praise from sources who note he is very knowledgeable about arbitration practice and always endeavours to meet the client’s demands“.

Mr Tejas is also frequently sought by clients for his expertise on aspects of Information Technology Law relating to data protection, privacy and confidentiality. He has advised the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) for drafting amendments to the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000 addressing data protection provisions.

At the forefront of legal issues, Mr Tejas is a part of leading arbitration domain platforms, has contributed to numerous publications and is frequently sought after to speak at arbitration and IT industry events. He was recently appointed a member of the drafting committee of AFSA International Arbitration Rules by the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa. He is a member of both the Singapore International Arbitration Centre’s (SIAC) Court of Arbitration and the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. Tejas is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London, apart from being the Vice-Chairman for the Society of Construction Law in India. Tejas is also part of E-Commerce, Privacy, Technology and Outsourcing Leadership Practice Group of Lex Mundi.

A prolific author, Mr Tejas frequently writes for domain specific publications. He is a part of the editorial board of the “Digital Evidence and Electronic Signatures Law Review”, a quarterly journal from the UK that focuses on issues relating to electronic signature and digital evidence. He is a coauthor of the chapter on “India” in two books – “Digital Evidence”, 3rd Edition (2012) published by Lexis Nexis Butterworth and ‘Electronic Evidence’, published by LexisNexis, Butterworths.

Mr Tejas has authored/co-authored a number of publications including a chapter on India in “Arbitration World”, 6th Edition (2018) published by Sweet & Maxwell and “Enforcing Arbitral Awards in India”, 1st Edition (2017) published by LexisNexis and “Alternate Dispute Resolution”, 1st Edition (2018) by Oxford University Press.

Mr Tejas’ academic credentials include an LLM from the University of Gujarat and The London School of Economics, UK, and LLB from the ILS Law College, University of Pune. He is a practicing advocate in India and solicitor in England and Wales (non-practicing) and Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

How May We Assist You?

If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch with Mr Sachin Kumar, Facilitator, Training & Placement Cell, via email to io@symlaw.edu.in.

Masterclass on ‘Domestic Arbitration’ - In Collaboration with Khaitan & Co. | August 12-13, 2023
INTRODUCTION

Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA, in collaboration with Khaitan & Co., has organised a Masterclass on ‘Domestic Arbitration’ on August 12-13, 2023. It is an initiative of the 'Quality Improvement Cell (QIC)' of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA.

About Resource Persons:
Mr Thriyambak J. Kannan | Partner, Khaitan & Co.

Mr Thriyambak Kannan is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution practice group in the Chennai office.

With over 17 years of experience, Mr Thriyambak specialises in corporate, commercial and civil litigation, advising on issues arising under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and has also acted as a sole arbitrator in court-appointed mandates. He has been recently appointed as an arbitrator by the Madras High Court Arbitration Centre.

Mr Thriyambak completed BSL. LL.B. (2004) from Symbiosis Society’s Law College, Pune and LL.M. from the University Of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, United States of America (2008).

Mr Thriyambak was recognised and acknowledged for his experience and expertise by Asian Legal Business as a “Top Disputes Lawyer.”

Schedule of Masterclass:
Session Date Timings
I Saturday, August 12, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Break 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
II Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM
Break 01:15 PM – 02:00 PM
III Saturday, August 12, 2023 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
IV Sunday, August 13, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Break 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
V Sunday, August 13, 2023 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM
Break 01:15 PM – 02:00 PM
VI Sunday, August 13, 2023 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Certificate of Participation:

E-Certificate of participation will be awarded to the participants who attend the Masterclass.

How May We Assist You?

If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch with Mr Sachin Kumar, Facilitator, Training & Placement Cell, via email to io@symlaw.edu.in.

The Masterclass on ‘Decoding the Complexities and Challenges of the Legal World’ | In collaboration with UnComplycate and HAS Advocates | Wednesday, July 26, 2023
INTRODUCTION

Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA has organised a Masterclass on ‘Decoding the Complexities and Challenges of the Legal World’, in collaboration with UnComplycate and HAS Advocates on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM in the Auditorium, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA. It is an initiative of the 'Quality Improvement Cell (QIC)' of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA.

Masterclass will cover discussion around the topics: The Key Ingredients for Accelerated Professional and Personal Growth in the Legal Sector; Strategies for Enhancing Resume Visibility in Job Applications; and Practical Strategies and Techniques for Successful Interviews

About Resource Persons:
Ms Jayashree Swaminathan | Chief Executive Officer, UnComplycate

Ms Jayashree is the Chief Executive Officer of UnComplycate and has been instrumental in initiating a technology-based compliance and contract management solution across jurisdictions.

Over the last three decades, Ms Jayashree has assisted corporates in developing tech-based compliance strategies, substantially reducing incidents of non-compliance. She has also been a part of various Risk Management Committees where she has assisted in determining operational compliance strategies by evaluating trends and establishing critical measurements.

Ms Jayashree has successfully implemented compliance systems for various corporates focusing on smooth implementation and transitioning and setting up a client organization's compliance discipline.

How May We Assist You?

If you have any question related to the event, feel free to contact Mr. Jitendra Choudhary, Facilitator, Training & Placement Cell via email to coordinator@symlaw.edu.in

The Masterclass on ‘Making of India’s First International Financial Service Center (IFSC) at GIFT City’ | Saturday, March 11, 2023
INTRODUCTION

Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA has organised a Masterclass on ‘Making of India’s First International Financial Service Center (IFSC) at GIFT City’ on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM in the Moot Court Hall, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA. It is an initiative of the 'Quality Improvement Cell (QIC)' of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA.

About Resource Persons:
Shri. Anand Mohan Bajaj | Additional Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General (Eastern Region) & CTO

Shri Anand Mohan Bajaj belongs to the 1990 batch of IA&AS (Indian Audit and Accounts Service).

Shri Anand Mohan is currently the Additional Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General of India (June 2022 - to date). Before that, he was the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Govt of India. As Additional Secretary, he headed the Financial Markets Division in the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance. He was posted as the Chair of the United Nations global audit operations committee in New York from 2017 to 2018.

Shri Anand Mohan’s important responsibilities included policy matters relating to the development and regulation of the securities market in India; primary and secondary financial markets for Equity, Debt and Derivatives (equity, commodities and foreign exchange); foreign investments in India and; protection of the interests of investors in the securities market; development and regulation of the International Financial Services Centre in India.

Shri Anand Mohan is a CPA (USA) and a Chartered Accountant.

Certificate of Participation:

e-Certificate of participation will be awarded to the participants who attend the Masterclass.

How May We Assist You?

If you are interested in attending the Masterclass, don't hesitate to contact Officer In Charge, Training and Placement Cell, via email at io@symlaw.edu.in on or before March 09, 2023 (E0B).

The Masterclass on ‘Mediation - New Dimension of Access to Justice’ | Saturday, February 25, 2023
INTRODUCTION

Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA has organised a Masterclass on ‘Mediation - New Dimension of Access to Justice’ on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM in the Moot Court Hall, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA. It is an initiative of the 'Quality Improvement Cell (QIC)' of Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA.

About Resource Persons:
Hon'ble Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri | International Judge, Singapore International Commercial Court | Former Judge, the Supreme Court of India

Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri did his B.Com. Honours from the University of Delhi in 1974 and two Post Graduate Diplomas in Company Law and Administrative Law from the Indian Law Institute, in 1975 and 76, respectively, getting first position in both. He topped in LL.B. from Delhi Law Faculty in 1977 and completed his LL.M. in 1980, again getting first position in 3 years course. He was conferred Doctorate of Laws, Honoris Causa, by National Law University, Delhi, on August 31, 2018, and by Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, on November 2013.

Justice Sikri started his practice at Delhi High Court in 1977 and handled all types of cases, specialising in Arbitration, Commercial, Labour and Constitutional matters. He was counsel for various public sector undertakings, banks and financial institutions. He taught Law at Campus Law Centre from 1984 to 1989. In 1997, he was designated as a Senior Advocate by the Delhi High Court; in 1999, he became a judge of the Delhi High Court, and in 2011 it’s Acting Chief Justice. In September 2012, he was elevated to the Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court, and in April 2013, he was appointed as the judge of the Supreme Court. He superannuated in March 2019 as the senior most puisne judge. After his retirement, he is doing Opinion work, mediation, and domestic & international arbitration.

Justice Sikri has authored over 4700 reported judgements in different fields of law. He was chosen as one of the 50 most influential persons in the world who impacted the growth of Intellectual Property Laws for the year 2007 MIPA. He wrote scholarly articles in various journals and presented learned papers at various national and international conferences. He has several articles in the field of human rights, commercial laws, arbitration and mediation.

Currently, Justice Sikri is the International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC); Chairperson of the Committee for Formulating an Action Plan for Online Dispute Resolution under NITI Aayog, Government of India; Chairperson of the Oversight Committee and High Powered Committee of the Char Dham Project appointed by the Supreme Court of India; Member, Board of Directors of Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI) with Headquarters in the US; Member, 4 Pump Court (London); Chairman of News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA); Chairperson, Grievance Redressal Board, Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC) and Ombudsman of Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS). He is also the visiting Professor at various Law Universities.

Certificate of Participation:

E-Certificate of participation will be awarded to the participants who attend the Masterclass.

How May We Assist You?

If you are interested in attending the Masterclass, feel free to contact Officer In Charge, Training and Placement Cell, via email at io@symlaw.edu.in on or before February 21, 2023.

LEAP (Learnability Employability And Productivity) - Workshop cum Certification Program

It provides a chance to interact with professionals from the industry and get to know the good in you and the areas where there is scope for improvement. Thus, with a purpose to ameliorate learners’ holistic development and professional conduct, learners are trained on the following aspects:

  • Experiential Learning
  • Personal Branding
  • Professional Networking
  • Advanced Business Communication
  • Resume, Video Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Email Writing | Etiquettes
  • Personal Interviews
  • Online Interview Etiquettes
  • Body Language

Internship

The internship program is a short-term workplace experience whereby a learner works under professional supervision in order to gain practical experience. These academic internships are a bridge to link theory and practice by taking part in professional work. These internship programs improve personal and professional skills and gain experiences, thus creating a plethora of opportunities for the learners to engage in post law school. These training programs and the right internships can change the whole equation.

Winter Internship

It is a regular internship during summer break. The learners are expected to undergo a minimum of four weeks of internship during the months of November - December in a respective academic year. Learners are advised to choose from Advocates, Judicial and Legal Authorities, Legislatures, Law Firms, or any other organization with opportunities to learn the practicality of law. It shall be the responsibility of the learner to have the Internship assessed and countersigned by the Faculty-In-charge as per the schedule published by the Training and Placement Cell.

Summer Internship

It is a regular internship during summer break. The learners are expected to undergo a minimum of four weeks of internship during the months of May-June in a respective academic year. Learners are advised to choose from Advocates, Judicial and Legal Authorities, Legislatures, Law Firms, or any other organization with opportunities to learn the practicality of law. It shall be the responsibility of the learner to have the Internship assessed and countersigned by the Faculty-In-charge as per the schedule published by the Training and Placement Cell.

Placement

Process
  • - The Training & Placement invites Recruiter for Institutionalization
  • - The Recruiter forwards the JD and launches Campus Hiring
  • - The Training & Placement invites the students by posting the Job opportunity.
  • - Students apply for the Job Role.
  • - Resume & Application Sheet is shared with the Recruiter for shortlisting.
  • - The Recruiter either follows the following stages or goes with Stage 1, Stage 5 & Stage 7:
Stage 1: Resume shortlisting
Stage 2: Pre-placement Talk
Stage 3: Group discussion
Stage 4: Written test / Online test
Stage 5: Technical interview
Stage 6: HR interview
Stage 7: Offer by Recruiter
Stage 8: Acceptance from Student

The above stages vary from Company to Company.

List of Recruiters
Testimonials

Team

Dr. Meenakshi Kaul

Assistant Professor & Head – HR and Placements,
Training and Placement
Email – placement@symlaw.edu.in | hr@symlaw.edu.in

Ms. Pallavi Mishra

Assistant Professor & Head - Internships,
Training and Placement
Email – internship@symlaw.edu.in

Information Officer
Mr. Sachin Kumar

Information Officer & In charge- Trainings
Training and Placement
Email – io@symlaw.edu.in

Coordinator
Mr. Jitendra K Choudhary

Coordinator & In charge – Data Management
Training and Placement
Email – coordinator@symlaw.edu.in