TradeLab is a Geneva-based initiative which brings together students, academics,
and legal practitioners with the aim of empowering stakeholders to avail the benefits
of research in international trade law and international investment law.
Through pro bono Legal Clinics and Practica,
TradeLab connects students and experienced legal
professionals to research organizations, SMEs and civil society to build lasting legal capacity.
TradeLab is the brainchild of Professors of International Law, Prof. Joost Pauwelyn and Prof.
Sergio Puig and has attained a global presence since 2013 with renowned practitioners and academicians
like Ms. Jennifer Hillman, Prof. Debra Steger and Prof. Valerie Hughes joining the initiative.
At present, the TradeLab clinics are run at prestigious universities like Georgetown University
(Washington D.C.), The Graduate Institute (Geneva), IELPO (Barcelona), University of Ottawa,
National University of Singapore, to name a few.
The Legal Clinics and Practica are composed of small groups of
highly qualified and carefully selected
law students who work on specific legal questions posed by beneficiaries (SMEs, NGOs, industry bodies etc.).
The students work over the course of a semester and conduct detailed legal research and work on several drafts
shared with Academic Supervisors (faculties at CTIL and their respective law schools), Mentors and beneficiaries
for comments and feedback. The output ranges from a legal memorandum to a research project, report, draft law or
other output tailored to the beneficiary’s needs. At the end of the semester, the groups submit a written output
and orally present their project in class in the presence of the beneficiaries and other invited guests.
CTIL: The TradeLab-India operations are conducted in a hub-and-spoke model with CTIL acting as an anchor establishment
between the universities and the beneficiaries in order to ensure seamless coordination and communication among all the parties.
Clinics are a win-win for all involved: Beneficiaries receive expert work done for free and build capacity; students learn by doing,
obtain academic credits and expand their networks; Academic Supervisors and Mentors share their knowledge on cutting-edge issues and
increase their ability to attract and engage top students with proven skills.
Goals of the Clinic
First, to enhance students’ substantive legal knowledge of international economic law. Students learn, not through traditional in-class
teaching, but by working “hands-on” together in a team on a specific legal project, of real practical importance to their Beneficiary.
Second, the clinic aims at improving students’ professional skills to become successful lawyers: the ability to analyze complex legal
problems, to apply the law to a set of facts, to interact with Beneficiaries, to work in groups with other lawyers across cultures and language barriers,
to convincingly make oral presentations, to write legal memoranda or submissions, and to adapt the explanation of legal expertise to diverse audiences.
Third, the clinic aims to stimulate personal skills and aspirations of students: to make them aware of professional opportunities in the
international economic law field, and to discover new challenges and opportunities. Through interactions with other students and a diversity of Beneficiaries
(including from other countries), participants will build inter-personal skills, learn about other cultures, and experience the challenges and needs of a wide
variety of stakeholders affected by international economic law.
Clinic description
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) conducted a TradeLab Clinic during the Fall Semester of Academic Year 2020-21. The Clinic was conducted at the National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ), which is one of the premier law schools in India providing an academic specialization in International Trade Laws. At CTIL, the clinic is led by Dr. James J. Nedumpara (Head, CTIL) and supported by Mr. Satwik Shekhar (Assistant Professor, CTIL). The clinic at NLUJ was limited to one project and three students. The students were selected through an application process involving the submission of CVs and Letters of Intent or Statement of Purpose. In addition to academic exposure, all the applicants were required to show research background in the field of international trade law or international investment law.
The CTIL-TradeLab Law Clinic was conducted at NLUJ under the supervision of Dr. Rosmy Joan, Assistant Professor of Law, who is the faculty in-charge for International Trade Law specialization and will be the Academic Supervisor for the Clinic.
Beneficiary: Indian Steel Association
Indian Steel Association (ISA) is an industry body that represents all the major Public and Private Sector steel enterprises of India. As a platform for Indian iron and
steel industry, ISA facilitates addressing of issues, concerns and challenges common to its members, with the Government of India and other stakeholders within and outside
India in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the competition laws in India and abroad, for the time being, in force.
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Research Team
Ashutosh Arvind Kumar
Ashutosh Arvind Kumar is a penultimate year student at National Law University pursuing law with specialization in International Trade and Investment Law. He has previously
interned with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and assisted on various projects. He has worked under Mr. Akhil Raina, Marie-Curie Fellow at Leuven Centre for Global
Governance Studies and Juris Corp advocates and solicitors. He is currently the Managing Editor at the Journal on Corporate Law and Governance at NLU Jodhpur
Ayushi Singh
Ayushi Singh is a final year student of National Law University, Jodhpur pursuing B.A. LL.B. (International Trade and Investment Law Hons.). She was a participant in the
7th CWS-WTI Joint Academy, 2019, and is currently a Senior Content Editor on the Editorial Board of the Trade, Law & Development journal. She is interested in International
Economic Law and Policy and its connection to other legal disciplines. She has multiple publications addressing cross-cutting issues of International Trade Law.
Sahil Verma
Sahil Verma is a penultimate year student of B.B.A. LL.B. (International Trade and Investment Law Hons.) at National Law University, Jodhpur. He is the Managing Editor on
the board of Trade, Law & Development Journal. He has developed keen interest in the field of international economic law through his internships with CTIL and Clarus Law Associates,
Delhi. He also has a keen interest in the field of public international law through various moots and publications in the subject matter.
Sukanya Viswanathan
Sukanya Viswanathan is a penultimate year student of B.A. LL.B. (International Trade and Investment Law) Hons. at National Law University, Jodhpur. She is an Editor on the Board of the
Trade, Law and Development Journal. She has developed a keen interest in the field of international trade and economic law through participation in moot court competitions based on public
international law, and has won accolades at the same.
Clinic description
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) conducted a TradeLab Clinic during the Spring Semester of Academic Year 2020-21. The Clinic was conducted at the National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ), which is one of the premier law schools in India providing an academic specialization in International Trade Laws. At CTIL, the clinic is led by Dr. James J. Nedumpara (Head, CTIL) and supported by Mr. Satwik Shekhar (Assistant Professor, CTIL). The clinic at NLUJ was limited to one project and three students. The students were selected through an application process involving the submission of CVs and Letters of Intent or Statement of Purpose. In addition to academic exposure, all the applicants were required to show research background in the field of international trade law or international investment law.
The CTIL-TradeLab Law Clinic was conducted at NLUJ under the supervision of Dr. Rosmy Joan, Assistant Professor of Law, who is the faculty in-charge for International Trade Law specialization and will be the Academic Supervisor for the Clinic.
Beneficiary- SERVICES EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL
SEPC is an Export Promotion Council set by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. It is an apex trade body which facilitates service exporters of India. As an advisory body it actively contributes to the formulation of policies of Government of India and acts as an interface between the Services Industry and the Government.
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Research Team
Parnika Mittal
Parnika Mittal is a final year student at the National Law University, Jodhpur, pursuing law with a specialization in International Trade and Investment Law. She has previously
served on the Editorial Board of the Trade, Law and Development journal and has also held the position of the Editor-in-Chief of the NLUJ Centre for Intellectual Property Studies Blog.
She has interned with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. James Nedumpara. She has a keen interest in International Economic Law.
Neerali Nanda
Neerali Nanda is a third year student at National Law University, Jodhpur pursuing B.A. LL.B. She has previously interned at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, New Delhi.
She is an Associate Editor at the Journal of Trade, Law and Development. She has an avid interest in economics and economic law developed through participation in a court competition on international intellectual property law.
Nishant Sharma
Nishant Sharma is a fourth-year (Business Law Honour) student at National Law University – Jodhpur. He is currently serving as an Editor on the Board of the journal – Trade, Law and Development.
He takes a keen interest in international economic law and has previously interned with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, New Delhi.
Clinic description
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) conducted a TradeLab Clinic during the Fall Semester of Academic Year 2021-22. The Clinic was conducted at the National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ), which is one of the premier law schools in India providing an academic specialization in International Trade Laws. At CTIL, the clinic is led by Dr. James J. Nedumpara (Head, CTIL) and supported by Mr. Satwik Shekhar (Assistant Professor, CTIL) and Mr. Rishabha Meena (Research Fellow, CTIL). The clinic at NLUJ is limited to one project and three students. They have been selected through an application process involving the submission of CVs and Letters of Intent or Statement of Purpose. In addition to academic exposure, all the applicants were required to show research background in the field of international trade law or international investment law.
The CTIL-TradeLab Law Clinic was conducted at NLUJ under the supervision of Dr. Rosmy Joan, Assistant Professor of Law, who is the faculty in-charge for International Trade Law specialization and will be the Academic Supervisor for the Clinic.
Beneficiary - The International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution
The ICADR is an autonomous organization working under the aegis of the Ministry of Law & Justice, Govt. of India with its headquarters at New Delhi and Regional Centres at Hyderabad and Bangalore. The Regional Centres of ICADR are fully funded and supported by the respective State Government
The Chief Justice of India is the Patron of ICADR. At the regional level, the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court is the Patron of the Regional Centre of ICADR. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Former Union Minister for Law & Justice, Government of India is the Chairman of ICADR. The Governing Council of ICADR comprises of several eminent personalities drawn from various fields.
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Research Team
Avantika Mehndiratta
I introduce myself as Avantika Mehndiratta, a fourth-year law student pursuing her B.A.LLB (International Trade Law & Investment Hons.) at National Law University, Jodhpur. My participation at various moot court competitions, ADR’s, debates etc. has evoked my interest in Trade Law,
Investment law and Arbitration considerably. Following my areas of interest,
I took up Trade Law as my Honours stream. I enjoy keeping myself abreast on upcoming developments around the world in these fields. I also have a strong penchant towards writing and research, especially in the areas that concern International Law, Trade Law and Arbitration.
Khushi Agrawal
My name is Khushi Agrawal. I am a third year law student pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from National Law University Jodhpur. I currently hold the position of Associate Editor at Trade, Law and Development (TL&D),
which provides a forum for constructive debate on legal and policy issues surrounding world trade, cross-border investment, and development. My areas of interest include, but are not limited to, international trade law, corporate and commercial laws, and media law.
Rajiv Yadav
My name is Rajiv Yadav. I am currently in my third year pursuing B.B.A. LL.B.(Hons.) at National Law University, Jodhpur. I am also serving as an Associate Editor at Indian Journal of Arbitration Law (IJAL),
which initiates discussions on contemporary issues of global interest in the field of Arbitration inter alia through publications, conferences. Over the course of my study at law school and work at internships, I have developed interest in the field of international arbitration, trade and investment law, and technology law.
Shruti Maheshwari
My name is Shruti Maheshwari, and I am in my fourth year pursuing B.A.LL.B (Business Law Hons.) at National Law University Jodhpur. I have always been interested in social sciences,
current affairs and international relations and thereby the subjects of Public International Law and International Trade Law deeply fascinates me. Moreover,
through my academic project on “India’s position on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership” and my internship in the practice area of customs and international
trade with matters pertaining to HS Classification, Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme, etc., have helped me further enhance my knowledge in varied areas of international law.
Clinic description
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) conducted a TradeLab Clinic during the Fall Semester of Academic Year 2021-22. The Clinic was conducted at the Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (GNLU), which is one of the premier law schools in India providing an academic specialization in International Trade Laws. At CTIL, the clinic is led by Dr. James J. Nedumpara (Head, CTIL) and supported by Mr. Satwik Shekhar (Assistant Professor, CTIL). The clinic at GNLU was limited to one project and four students. The students were selected through an application process involving the submission of CVs and Letters of Intent or Statement of Purpose. In addition to academic exposure, all the applicants were required to show research background in the field of international trade law or international investment law.
The CTIL-TradeLab Law Clinic was conducted at GNLU under the supervision of Ms. Harsha Rajwanshi, Dean of External Relations and Assistant Professor of Law, who is the faculty in-charge for International Trade Law specialization and will be the Academic Supervisor for the Clinic.
Beneficiary- Confidential
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Research Team
Salonee Shukla
Salonee Shukla is a fourth-year student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar pursuing a B.A.LLB. (Hons.). She has formerly interned at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law amongst her trade law related experiences.
She holds a keen interest in international economic law due to her participation in the John H Jackson Moot Court Competition and currently serves as a Research Assistant in the WTO Chairs Programme. She wishes to seek higher education in the same field.
Bhavnish Kaur
Bhavnish Kaur is a fifth-year student pursuing B.S.W. LL.B. (Hons.) at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar.
She is an international law and trade law enthusiast. Her participation in John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition sparked her interest in the field of trade law and she further developed it through an internship with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law.
She wishes to pursue a career in international law and policy.
Anchit Jasuja
Anchit is a fourth-year student pursuing B.S.W. LL.B. (Hons.) at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar.
He has gained an interest in international trade and economic law due to his participation in the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition. Further,
he has written articles focusing on the conflict between international trade law and international environmental policy, and international investment arbitration.
In line with his interests, he wishes to pursue a career in international economic law.
Manthan Nagpal
Manthan Nagpal is a final year law student at Gujarat National Law University, pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.).
He developed a keen interest in International Economic Law due to his participation in John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition and FDI Moot Court Competition.
He has also served as a Student Editor of GNLU Journal on Law and Economics.
Clinic description
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) conducted a TradeLab Clinic during the Spring Semester of Academic Year 2021-22. The Clinic was conducted at the Gujarat Maritime University (GMU), which is one of the premier law schools in India providing an academic specialization in International Trade Laws. At CTIL, the clinic is led by Dr. James J. Nedumpara (Head, CTIL) and supported by Mr. Satwik Shekhar (Assistant Professor, CTIL). The clinic at GMU was limited to one project and four students. The students were selected through an application process involving the submission of CVs and Letters of Intent or Statement of Purpose. In addition to academic exposure, all the applicants were required to show research background in the field of international trade law or international investment law.
The CTIL-TradeLab Law Clinic is being conducted at GMU under the supervision of Dr. Gogisetti Venkata Narasimha Rao, Associate Professor of Law, who is the faculty in-charge for International Trade Law specialization and will be the Academic Supervisor for the Clinic.
Beneficiary- LAGHU UDYOG BHARATI
Laghu Udyog Bharati is a registered all India organization of Micro and Small Industries in India since 1994. Today, Laghu udyog Bharati has its membership spread over the length and breadth of the country. It has membership in more than 400 Districts with 250 Branches all over the Country. In a genuine effort to organise MSE sector Laghu Udyog Bharati is fighting the various ills plaguing the sector and to remove impediments coming in the way to MSEs.
Research Team
K. Anjana Rama Kameswari
Anjana Kameswari is presently a post-graduate student of International Trade Law at Gujarat Maritime University. She has graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Arts and Law with Honors in IPR and International Economic Law and Policy and a Minor Degree in Psychology. She has received several accolades like the Best-Mooter at National-Level Moot Courts and won the GD Goenka Intra Moot,'19. She has a keen interest in areas of Public Policy and Administration,
International Law, Political Science and International Relations, Bureaucracy, and Diplomacy. She has done several key internships at prominent institutions including the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, the Indian Law Institute, the All Indian Confederation for Commercial Taxes Associations. She has previously worked closely and interacted with several renowned legal luminaries in various areas of International Law. She aspires to establish herself in a place that works for the welfare of the society.
Dyuti Pandya
Dyuti Pandya is an LLM candidate at Gujarat Maritime University pursuing International Trade Law. Her main areas of interest and study are public policy, international relations, and diplomacy. Entering law school, her interests were shaped in international politics majorly, most specifically in understanding the scenario of Asia, the USA, and Europe. Serving as the academic coordinator at Students for Liberty South Asia and the chapter lead for Ladies of
Liberty Alliance Mumbai Chapter, she got more acquainted with the ideas of free-market and other libertarian policies needed to ensure the interconnectivity of dialogue in global trade and policy issues. She wishes to pursue her further studies in the field of international relations and trade research.
Krishna Bhattacharya
Krishna Bhattacharya is currently pursuing post-graduation in International Trade Law, at Gujarat Maritime University, India. She completed her under-graduation in B.B.A LLB (Hons) from KIIT School of Law, wherein she was fascinated by the subjects of International commercial arbitration and international trade law. She has written blogs, research papers and contributed chapters in books in these areas.
In her under-graduation, while doing an internship at MNC she dealt with FEMA, FDI regulations, INCOTERMS Rules which further sparked her interest in trade law. Thereafter, she also completed various courses on trade law from UNCITRAL, UNCTAD, and WIPO to explore and study more about the subject. She intends to continue to work in the areas of international arbitration and trade.
Clinic description
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) conducted a TradeLab Clinic during the Spring Semester of Academic Year 2021-22. The Clinic was conducted at the Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (GNLU), which is one of the premier law schools in India providing an academic specialization in International Trade Laws. At CTIL, the clinic was led by Dr. James J. Nedumpara (Head, CTIL) and supported by Mr. Satwik Shekhar (Assistant Professor, CTIL), Ms. Smrithi Bhaskar (Senior Research Fellow, CTIL) and Mr. Rishabha Meena (Senior Research Fellow, CTIL). The clinic at GNLU is limited to one project and five students. The students were selected through an application process involving the submission of CVs and Letters of Intent or Statement of Purpose. In addition to academic exposure, all the applicants were required to show research background in the field of international trade law or international investment law.
The CTIL-TradeLab Law Clinic was conducted at GNLU under the supervision of Ms. Harsha Rajwanshi, Dean of External Relations and Assistant Professor of Law, who is the faculty in-charge for International Trade Law specialization and will be the Academic Supervisor for the Clinic.
Research Team
Tanvi Rahim
Tanvi Rahim is a fourth year student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.). As a student of International Trade Law, she has a keen interest in the intersection of international trade and the environment. In furtherance of her interest, she has sought internship experiences in the field and has also written extensively on the same. She wishes to work with intergovernmental organisations specialising in international trade.
Ramachandran
Ramachandran is a third-year undergraduate student at Gujarat National Law University. He is interested in the fields of trade and investment law, and wishes to work in this field. He has previously interned at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, and is a quarterfinalist of the 14th Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot.
Hritvik
Hritvik is a third-year student at Gujarat National Law University. He developed a keen interest in the field of International Economic Law due to his participation in the 18th Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot and the 14th Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot. He has also interned at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law. He wishes to seek higher education in the field of International Economic Law, and International Dispute Resolution.
Surya
Surya is a third-year student at Gujarat National Law University. He developed an interest in the field of International Economic Law due to his participation in the 14th Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot, as well as his internship at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law. He wishes to explore this field further, and gain more experience.
Mathangi K
Mathangi K is a fourth year student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar pursuing a B.Com. LLB. (Hons.). She has formerly interned at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law amongst her trade law related experiences. She holds a keen interest in international economic law due to her participation in the Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot. She wishes to seek higher education in the same field.
Clinic description
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) conducted a TradeLab Clinic during the Spring Semester of Academic Year 2021-22. The Clinic was conducted at the National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ), which is one of the premier law schools in India providing an academic specialization in International Trade Laws. At CTIL, the clinic is led by Dr. James J. Nedumpara (Head, CTIL) and supported by Mr. Satwik Shekhar (Assistant Professor, CTIL) and Mr. Rishabha Meena (Research Fellow, CTIL). The clinic at NLUJ was limited to one project and three students. The students were selected through an application process involving the submission of CVs and Letters of Intent or Statement of Purpose. In addition to academic exposure, all the applicants were required to show research background in the field of international trade law or international investment law.
The CTIL-TradeLab Law Clinic was conducted at NLUJ under the supervision of Dr. Rosmy Joan, Assistant Professor of Law, who is the faculty in-charge for International Trade Law specialization and will be the Academic Supervisor for the Clinic.
Research Team
Aditya
Aditya is a final-year B.A., LL.B. (International Trade and Investment Law Hons.) student at National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ). Prior to joining TradeLab, Aditya has worked as a Research Assistant to Dr. Aniruddha Rajput during the United Nations International Law Commission’s 72nd session in 2021. He was also part of the NLUJ team that reached the quarterfinals at the 17th Willem C. Vis East Moot, 2020 and qualified to the Round of 48 in the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup Moot, 2021. He has also previously worked in multiple editorial positions at the Indian Journal of Arbitration Law, and aspires to work as an international dispute resolution lawyer after law school.
Rashmin Kansal
Rashmin Kansal is a third-year law student at National Law University, Jodhpur seeking to build a career in commercial laws. He developed a keen interest in international trade law and policy by participating in the internship program at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law. He has sought to learn from practical experiences by engaging in multiple activities such as participating in international moot court and ADR competitions and also taking up positions of responsibility throughout his law school journey. He serves as the Associate Editor at the Indian Journal of Arbitration Law and a member of the Moot Court Committee at the University. He possesses a nascent interest in dispute resolution, international trade and technology law.
Jahnavi Srivastava
Jahnavi Srivastava is a third-year law student at National Law University, Jodhpur. She is serving as an Associate Editor at the Trade, Law & Development Journal. She has a keen interest in public international law, international trade law and, corporate and commercial laws.
Ananya Awasthi
Ananya Awasthi is a third-year student at National Law University, Jodhpur. She has a keen interest in international economic and trade law. She is an Associate Editor at the Trade, Law and Development journal, and Deputy Convener of the Legal Aid and Awareness Committee of NLU, Jodhpur.
Rachana Rashmi Rammohan
Rachana Rashmi Rammohan is a second-year law student at National Law University Jodhpur, where she is pursuing the B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.). She is a member of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee and serves as an Associate Editor for the Comparative Constitutional and Administrative Law Journal. She has previously done internships, and participated in moot court and alternate dispute resolution competitions in order to hone abilities such as research and drafting. She is an upcoming oralist for the renowned John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition. By being a student researcher for TradeLab and the CTIL, she hopes to learn how to assist beneficiaries in the real world, resolve their trade-related issues and requirements, and pave their way to greater heights.
Clinic description
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) conducted a TradeLab Clinic during the
Autumn Semester of Academic Year 2022-23. The Clinic is being conducted at the National
Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ), which is one of the premier law schools in India providing
an academic specialization in International Trade Laws. At CTIL, the clinic is led by Dr.
James J. Nedumpara (Head, CTIL) and supported by Mr. Satwik Shekhar (Assistant
Professor, CTIL), Mr. Rishabha Meena (Senior Research Fellow, CTIL), and Ms. Ayushi
Singh (Research Fellow, CTIL). The clinic at NLUJ is limited to one project and five
students. The students were selected through an application process involving the submission
of CVs and Letters of Intent or Statement of Purpose. In addition to academic exposure, all
the applicants were required to show research background in the field of international trade
law or international investment law.
The CTIL-TradeLab Law Clinic is being conducted at NLUJ under the supervision of Dr.
Rosmy Joan, Assistant Professor of Law, who is the faculty in-charge for International Trade
Law specialization and will be the Academic Supervisor for the Clinic.
Beneficiary - Confidential
Project Topic: Role of Civil Societies in International Trade Negotiations.
Research Team
Aayush Gupta
Aayush is a third year law student at
National Law University, Jodhpur. He has a
deep interest in international trade law.
Aayush was a member of the winning team
of the SVKM's NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta SOL
International Moot Court Competition
which focused on the General Agreement on
Trade in Services. He also works as a
Content Editor at the Journal of Intellectual
Property Studies.
Ojaswini Mandhan
Ojaswini Mandhan is a final year student,
pursuing integrated B.B.A. LL.B. course
with honours in International Trade and
Investment Law from National Law
University Jodhpur. She forwarded her
interest for International Economic Law and
Foreign Policy, through her internship work,
in the customs and indirect taxes division,
pertaining to Incoterms 2020, applicability
of Goods and Services Taxation on inward
ocean freight etc. She has marked her
presence in Public International Law and
Insolvency Law Moot Court Competitions.
Himanshu Ranjan
Himanshu Ranjan is a fourth-year B.A.,
LL.B. (Trade & Investment Law Hons.)
student at National Law University,
Jodhpur. He has a keen interest in
international trade law and international
economics. He has recently completed the
8 th edition of the World Trade Institute-
Centre for WTO Studies Joint Academy
and likes to engage in emerging discussions
in the realm of WTO laws. Currently, he is a
research assistant to Dr Aniruddha Rajput,
Member, UN International Law
Commission and Consultant, Public
International Law and International
Arbitration, Withers LLP.
Priyanshu Shrivastava
Priyanshu is a third-year B.A., LL.B.
(Hons.) student at National Law University,
Jodhpur (NLUJ). He is interested in
international commercial arbitration and
international trade law. He is also an
Associate Editor at Trade, Law and
Development (TL&D) Journal and likes to
write on contemporary issues pertaining to
dispute resolution. He has recently attended
the London Summer Arbitration School,
2022 (Arbitration Lab). Currently, he is part
of the team representing NLUJ in the 30th
Willem C. Vis (Vienna) International
Commercial Arbitration Moot, 2023. He
aspires to work as a dispute resolution
lawyer after law school.
Shreya Rajasekaran
Shreya is a fifth year B.B.A LL.B (Business
Law Hons.) student at National Law
University, Jodhpur. She is the Editor-In-
Chief of the Journal on Corporate Law and
Governance. She has a keen interest in
International Trade Law and International
Economics, developed through academic
discourse and participation in moot court
competitions.
Name of the Project- Impact of European Union’s (EU) new foreign subsidy regulation, its WTO compliance, and possible implications for Indian industry
Sakshi Kothari
Sakshi Kothari is currently pursuing LLM in International Trade Law from Gujarat Maritime University, Gandhinagar. Having recently graduated with honors from Amity Law School, where she obtained B.B.A LL.B degree. She possesses a solid foundation in legal knowledge and skills. Throughout she consistently achieved stellar grades, showcasing her profound analytical acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and adeptness in critical thinking.
Furthermore, she gained practical exposure through internships at prominent law firms, where she collaborated closely with seasoned attorneys on a myriad of cases. These opportunities allowed her to contribute to drafting legal documents, conducting client interviews, and performing legal research with precision. In her quest to comprehend the interlinkages between International Commercial Arbitration, International Labor Standards, and International Relations, she pursued relevant courses from Alison learning, UNCITRAL, ITCILO, UNCTAD, WIPO. Moreover, she is intrigued by how trade negotiations often impede the sovereignty of nations, consequently affecting vital trade relations necessary for sustainable economic development.
Name- Srishti Rawat
Srishti Rawat is currently pursuing post-graduation in Maritime Law from Gujarat Maritime University, India. She had completed her undergradaution in B.A.LL.B(Hons) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. She has Two-Years of experience in Litigation areas such as civil, armed force tribunal, green tribunal, and serious fraud investigation office matters, service matters and PILs in Delhi High Court. During her undergraduation, she had experienced various aspects of Litigation which helped her to generate her interest in Maritime Laws. She is intended to continue to work in the areas of maritime law and international arbitration law.
Ipshita Prasad
Ipshita Prasad is currently pursuing post-graduation in maritime law at Gujarat Maritime University,Gandhinagar,India. She completed her under-graduation in B.A LLB (Hons) from IMS Unison University Dehradun wherein she was fascinated by the subjects of maritime environment, International law and corporate law. She has written research papers ,articles and contributed chapters in books in these areas. She got placement from her university at a corporate law firm i.e Myadvo organisation in gurugram for 2 years in 2021 to 2022 . In her under-graduation, while doing an internship she came across various cases related to environment law, water bodies pollution , NI act,Motor vehicle act, international law cases etc. which further sparked her interest in environment and trade law. Thereafter, she also worked in an Arbitration law firm at Delhi where she learned how arbitration works and what the role of arbitrator is in this fields. She intends to continue to work in the areas of international arbitration and trade.
Student Name- Sara Save
Sara Save is highly motivated and results-oriented, currently specialising in Maritime Law. She is passionate about the Maritime industry and its unique legal challenges, and she is driven to make a positive impact in this dynamic field. She completed her undergraduate in BLS LLB from KES' Shri.J. H. Patel Law College, wherein she consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the study of law as well as to Internships, the balance of which resulted in her grabbing the position of College Topper and Subject Topper at Mumbai University in the year 2023. She has excelled in courses such as Cyber Law from the Asian School of Law. Her work experience at Harsh Pratap Law, RMS Law Firm and the Chamber of S.C. Tiwari further allowed her to apply legal knowledge in real-world scenarios, enhancing her ability to provide well-reasoned legal solutions.
What truly resonates with her is Little & Co.'s experience, which includes assistance in the drafting of suits, assistance at Bombay High Court, Bombay City Civil Courts, various Magistrate Courts and in Arbitration proceedings, which includes thorough research on various aspects of law. She has also written various research papers in the field of Maritime in her post-graduation.
She strives to continue her journey, sailing through the field of Maritime Law.
Subhojeet Das
Subhojeet Das is currently pursuing Latin Legum Magister in INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW at Gujarat Maritime University,Gandhinagar,India. He completed his under-graduation in Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Legislative Law (Hons) from Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) Dehradun wherein he was fascinated by the subjects of International law and international business law.
He has developed a great interest in international law and diplomacy. He has done several key internships and certificate courses which has greatly influenced his liking towards the same.
He has previously worked closely and interacted with several renowned legal luminaries in various areas of International Law and has been active in several activities which are directly connected including intern under INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS by UNICEF.
He aspires to establish himself in a place that works for the welfare of the society on an international level as a trade lawyer.
Name of the Project- Research on WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Student Bio (Fall semester 2023)
Kamod Patel
Kamod Patel, a dedicated third-year law student, possesses a strong passion for international trade law. Having excelled in multiple trade law moots, including the GNLU International Moot that furthered his interest in this domain. He looks forward to an internship with CTIL India in the upcoming times and to dwell further in the discipline.
Himanshi Srivastava
Himanshi Srivastava is a fourth-year learner at DNLU, and is very keen about pursuing research in the field of International Investment and Trade Law. Her interest in the field grew after participating in the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, 2023 and hosting the workshop on ‘The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and its Implications for India’, organised by the Centre for Studies in International Trade and Investment Laws, DNLU. She is highly motivated about this endeavour and is grateful to be associated with CTIL and TradeLab.
Devyani Sahu
Devyani Sahu is a final year student at Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur. She is a trade and investment law enthusiast. She has developed a keen interest in this field owing to her participation in GNLU International Moot Court Competition, in which her team was among the top performers. She wishes to pursue a career in International Trade law.
Shantanu Singh
Shantanu Singh is a final year student at Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, pursuing law with a specialization in Business Laws. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the DNLU Student Law Journal. Over the course of his study at law school, participation in moot court competitions and hands-on experience during internships, he has developed interest in the field of cross-border transactions and international trade and investment laws.
NAME OF THE PROJECT- LABOR AND ENVIRONMENT PRACTICE OF SELECT JURISDICTION
Shubh Kansal
Shubh Kansal, a penultimate year student at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai, has a profound interest in International Economic Law, with a focus on International Trade Law and Investment Law. He has cultivated his interest through diverse internships, including the notable one at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) under Prof. Dr. James Nedumpara's mentorship. As the founding editor of the esteemed Journal on Corporate Law & Commercial Regulations (CLCR) at MNLU, Mumbai, and the current Convener of the Centre for Maritime Law and Research (CMLR), he promises a strong commitment to his field. In his experiences within International and domestic law firms, including consulting firms, he has explored the intricacies of ODI and FDI laws. These experiences fostered a nuanced understanding and keen interest in International Investment Law, M&A, corporate law, and related domains.
Student Name- Prathamesh N Bhutada
Prathamesh N Bhutada is a third year law student at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. He has a keen interest in Commercial and Constitutional Law. He is also an ardent mooter, currently he is part of the team representing the university in 2024 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, and in the past has been part of the teams which represented the University in 20th Willem C Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot, Hong Kong and 29th M. C. Chagla Memorial Government Law College National Moot Court Competition, 2022. At the University, he is part of various research centres and MNLUM Law Review.
Prakrit Patro
Prakrit is a third year student of law at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. He takes avid interest in Public International Law and it's aspects pertaining to Trade. He was a member of the team representing the University at the Willem C Vis International commercial Arbitration Moot, Hong Kong, which was adjudged as sixteenth finalists, as well as at the 26th Stetson International Environment law moot. At the University, he's the Co-convenor of the Centre For Research in Air and Space Laws and Associate editor of the journal, Indian Review of Air and Space Laws.
Student Name- Shivang Monga
Shivang is a third-year law student at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. He has a deep interest in international commercial arbitration and international trade law. He was a member of the 20th Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot team of the college which was adjudged Sixteenth Finalists in the Competition and also won the Honorable Mention citation for Claimant Memorandum. He also works as Deputy Managing Editor of Indian Review of Air and Space Law Blog
Harshita Sharma
Harshita Sharma is a third-year law student at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. Having represented the university in NALSAR UNHRC PIL Moot Court Competition and 26th Annual Stetson International Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, she has developed avid interest in Public International Law and its other dimensions catering to International Trade Law. At the university, she has been a part of multiple research centres diversifying her interests in laws like Maritime and Trade laws, Insolvency and multiple aspects of Commercial laws.
Name of the Project- Implication of EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation
Sanigdh Budhia
Sanigdh Budhia is a fourth-year law student at Gujarat National Law University, pursuing a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.). She developed a keen interest in international economic law due to her association with the GNLU Centre for Law and Economics. She also served as an editor for the GNLU Journal on Law and Economics. She has previously published on International Trade Law and wishes to pursue a career in international law and policy.
Student Name- Dishaa Dand
Dishaa Dand is a third-year undergraduate student from Gujarat National Law University pursuing a B.A.LLB. (Hons). Her interest in International Trade Law stems from her internships with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and the Centre for Studies in Trade and Investment Law (CITIL), DNLU. She hopes to contribute to further research in this field.
Shubhankar Sharan
Shubhankar Sharan is a third-year B.A. LL.B (H.) student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. He is keenly interested in International Law, specifically International Trade and Economic Law. He previously interned with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and has developed a knack for this field by pursuing various research activities and publishing actively. He hopes to contribute significantly to this field.
Student Name- Anushree Srivastava
Anushree Srivastava, a third-year B.A. LL.B (Hons.) student, developed a strong interest in International Trade Law through an internship at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law. Apart from engaging in practical experiences like international moot court competitions and writing papers on International Trade Law, she holds positions of responsibility, including Copy Editorship at the Indian Review of International Arbitration and a member of the University’s Moot Court Committee. As a student researcher for CTIL-TradeLab Clinic, she aspires to learn practical ways of assisting beneficiaries.
Sanjali Rupnawar
Sanjali Rupnawar, a final year student at Gujarat National Law University is interested in the interdisciplinary study of law and policy. She enjoys researching on and analysing various socio-political and legal propositions from an interdisciplinary lens. Participating in the John H. Jackson ELSA Moot Court Competition, developed her interest in International Trade Law and policy. As a student researcher for CTIL-TradeLab Clinic, she endeavours to contribute to this arena by leveraging her past work experiences.
Name of the Project- Implication of EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation
Alka Nanda Mahapatra
Alka Nanda Mahapatra is a 3rd-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at the National Law University Jodhpur. She has a keen interest in Trade and Investment Law as well as Business Law. Her initial curiosity for trade and investment law was further honed during her participation in the 15th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court Competition and her internship with the International Trade Law team at Sarvada Legal, New Delhi. In addition to her academic pursuits, she is also an Associate Editor at the Trade, Law, and Development Journal and an active member of the Centre for Gender Studies. She aspires to build a career in International Commerce and Finance following her completion of law school.
Student Name- Anandita Srivastava
Anandita Srivastava is a third-year law student at National Law University, Jodhpur, driven by a curiosity for international trade law, public international law, and constitutional law. She is an Associate Editor at Trade Law & Development which has been a catalyst for cultivating an understanding of legal nuances. Beyond this, she actively participates in university life, holding memberships in the Centre for Studies in Banking and Finance and actively champions initiatives dedicated to fostering diversity and accessibility.
Arya Alexander
Arya Alexander is a fourth year law student at National Law University Jodhpur. She has a deep interest in public international law and international trade law which developed from her academic courses and internship. She is the managing editor of NLUJ Law Review and was a part of the team representing NLUJ in the 30th Willem C. Vis (Vienna) International Commercial Arbitration Moot, 2023. She hopes to use the present research opportunity to develop her interest and further hone her skills as a law student.
Student Name- Fatema
Fatema Kinkhabwala is a fourth year law student at National Law University Jodhpur pursuing Trade and Investment Law Honours. In pursuit of her deep interest in trade law, she has interned at various trade law teams, completed the CIL-NUS Academy of International Trade course, and qualified to the quarterfinals of the global rounds at the 14th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court. Beyond this, she is also a Senior Content Editor at the Indian Journal of Arbitration Law and a member of her University’s Legal Aid and Awareness Committee.
Samiksha Lohia
Samiksha Lohia is a third-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at National Law University, Jodhpur. She has a keen interest in international trade law and international commercial arbitration, owing to her participation in the Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot. She currently is an Associate Editor at the Journal of Trade, Law and Development (TL&D) and a member of the Legal Aid and Awareness Committee. She eagerly anticipates engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds, exploring conversations focused on global issues and their potential policy remedies.
Name of the Project - Reimagining International Investment Agreements: Mapping 21st Century Treaty Innovations for Sustainable Development
Suryansh Pandey
Suryansh Pandey is a 5th Year student at Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons). He has been an active member of the Centre for Studies in International Trade and International Investment Law (CITIL) at his university for the past two years. During his time at CITIL, he participated in the Double Credit Course on International Investment Law, the International Conference on Gender Dimensions of International Trade, and a Single Credit Course on Trade Remedies. His editorial experience includes assisting, in the capacity of Assistant Executive Editor, with an Edited Book on Gender Dimensions of International Trade: Issues and Challenges and, as Executive Editor, an Edited Book on Recent Issues in Trade Remedies under the WTO Regime. Suryansh has practical experience from his internship at the Centre for Trade and Investment Laws (CTIL), IIFT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. His research interests are reflected in his published article, "Sustainable Investments: Reimagining International Investment Law in the Face of Climate Objectives," in the International Trade Law Journal, NLIU Bhopal.
Kanishk Meshram
Kanishk Meshram is a final-year law student at Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, pursuing a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.). He is particularly interested in non-tariff measures and their impact on Global South countries such as India. His academic focus includes the intersection of trade and sustainability, with a specific inclination toward the evolving regulatory frameworks around Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM). He has authored publications in this domain and continues to explore how international trade law adapts to emerging environmental and developmental challenges.
Manyata
Manyata is a penultimate year student at Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, pursuing B.A. LL.B. She has served as the Convenor of the university’s Legal Aid Cell, VidhiMitra, where she led impactful community outreach and legal literacy initiatives. Manyata has also served as co-convenor for centre of law and economics at DNLU and has participated in national-level moot court competitions, arguing issues spanning constitutional, criminal, and rights-based frameworks. Her academic interests lie in International Law, with a focus on gender justice and regulatory accountability and sustainable development. She has publications addressing cross-cutting legal and policy challenges in these areas.
Anushka Singh
Anushka Singh is a fifth-year learner at DNLU, with a growing passion for International Trade Law. Her interest in the field was sparked during her participation in the 22nd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition, where she engaged with complex merits issues regarding the applicability of the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). To deepen her expertise, she has completed a credit course on Trade Remedies under WTO, further solidifying her foundation in international commercial law. Currently pursuing an internship with the Centre for Studies in International Trade and Investment Laws (CTIL) in June 2025, Anushka is committed to advancing her research and practical understanding in this dynamic field. She is enthusiastic about contributing to the work of CTIL and is grateful to be associated with CTIL and TradeLab.
Name of the Project - Green Technology Transfer: Role Of Intellectual Property Rights And Impact On Sustainability
Ishaan Pant
Ishaan Pant is a fourth-year student with honors in International Trade and Investment Law. He has interned with CTIL in the past, and his research interests span multiple topics in the field. He recently presented a paper exploring the scope and desirability of amicus curiae submissions at the Panel and the AB at the NALSAR DSU Conference, and is currently working on a comprehensive report on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) under CITIL. He is also a senior editor at the Trade, Law & Development Journal, through which he has gathered a vast knowledge over the field, thereby making him a strong candidate for the Trade Labs researcher position.
Shyam Gandhi
Shyam Gandhi is a fourth-year student with honors in Trade and Investment Law. He qualified for the international rounds of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition, where he researched on carbon charge and its permissibility under the WTO law. He has also interned with Centre for WTO Studies, where he researched on the intersection of Trade and environment. He is currently working at CITIL, and presented a paper at the NALSAR DSU Conference.
Bianca Bhardwaj
Bianca Bhardwaj is a third-year student with a keen interest in international trade law, competition law and international commercial arbitration. Her interest in trade law developed from participating in the 11th NLUO International Maritime Arbitration Moot. Beyond this, she is currently an Associate Editor at the Journal of Trade, Law & Development and a member of the Legal Aid and Awareness Committee. She hopes to hone her research skills in commercial laws and pursue a career in legal academia.
Kovida Bhardwaj
Kovida Bhardwaj, a third-year student serves as an associate editor at the Comparative Constitutional Law Journal, and works for the Centre for Policy Research in International Law. She has cultivated a keen interest in public international law, international trade law, and constitutional law as a writer and researcher. Her recent mooting experience based on international investment and trade law has sparked a newfound enthusiasm for trade law, and she is now eager to explore new opportunities in this field.
Name of the Project - Country Case Study(ies) of Key Elements of the Legal Framework for Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Saloni Maheshwari
Saloni Maheshwari is a third-year law student at the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad (NALSAR). She has a keen interest in International Trade Law, Commercial Law and Competition Law. Her interest in Trade and Investment Law began with her participation in the 23rd edition of John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition and was further deepened through her role as a research member at the Centre for International Trade and Business Laws (CITBL), NALSAR. She looks forward to hone her research and analytical skills through the various opportunities that come her way.
Tamanna Yadav
Tamanna Yadav is a third-year law student at the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad (NALSAR). She has a keen interest in International Trade Law, Commercial Law and Competition Law. Her interest in Trade and Investment Law began with her participation in John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition and was further deepened through her role as a research member at the Centre for International Trade and Business Laws (CITBL), NALSAR. Additionally, she holds the position of an Assistant Editor at NALSAR-IAMC ADR Journal. She looks forward to hone her research and analytical skills through the various opportunities that come her way.
Kusum Yadav
Kusum Yadav is a 3rd Year law student at the NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. She has a keen interest in Public International Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Environmental Law. Her interest in Trade law developed when she reported for the International Conference on Crises and Solutions to Dispute Settlement under WTO, 2024. It was further enhanced during her participation in the 29th Stetson International Law Moot Court Competition, where she emerged as a semi-finalist in the regional rounds. She also has a keen interest in Social justice, and is the Deputy Team leader of the Legal Services Team, Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access, Hyderabad Chapter. She hopes to use the present research opportunity to develop her interest in international trade law and further hone her skills as a law student.
Saranya Ravindran
Saranya Ravindran is a fourth-year law student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. She has a deep interest in international trade and investment law. She has previously participated in Skadden's FDI Investment Arbitration Moot, and has worked on research assistantships on the subject of trade and investment law. Beyond this, she has been part of various initiatives at university to improve accessibility of opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds.
Name of the Project - Multilateral Investment Court (MIC) in ISDS
Parvathy Roy
Parvathy Roy is a fifth-year student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. She has developed a keen interest in public international law and investment arbitration through her participation in the 16th Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot, 2023. She has also served as a Research Associate to the Indian member, Prof. (Dr.) Bimal Patel, at the 76th session of the United Nations International Law Commission. She wishes to further explore the field of international law, pursue higher education, and contribute to policy-oriented work in intergovernmental and international organisations.
Kanan Shivhare
Kanan Shivhare is a fifth-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Gujarat National Law University. She developed a keen interest in international and trade law through her participation in the Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot and her internship at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law. As a student researcher for the GNLU–CTIL TradeLab Clinic, she has engaged in practical research on trade and investment law. She has also published on corporate, constitutional, and socio-legal issues, and aspires to pursue a career in international arbitration and trade law.
Shaharyaar Shahardar
Shaharyaar Shahardar is a final-year law student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. He is interested in international commercial and investment arbitration. To pursue this interest, he represented GNLU at the 20th Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot in 2023 at Hong Kong and later at the 31st Willem C. Vis International Arbitration Moot in 2024 at Vienna. He has also been published on matters concerning constitutional, international and human rights law.
Bharat Manwani
Bharat Manwani is a final-year law student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. He is interested in commercial dispute resolution and arbitration. He has represented GNLU at the 23rd John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition in 2024 at Geneva. He has also been published on matters concerning corporate and technology law.
Aaryan
Aaryan is a graduate of Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. His areas of interest include Employment Law, International Trade Law, and International Relations. He was a Global UGRAD Exchange Scholar in 2023. He has represented his university in prestigious moots like the Asia Cup International Law Moot 2025, the 22nd John H Jackson International Trade Law Moot 2024, and the Leiden-Sarin International Air Law Moot 2022.
Lavanya Shankar
Lavanya Shankar is a graduate of Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. Her interest in public international law was developed through her experience as a research assistant to Prof. (Dr.) Bimal Patel during the 75th and 76th sessions of the United Nations International Law Commission. She continues to engage with these themes as a Research Fellow at the RRU Centre for International Law, where she contributes to research that informs representations at the WTO and the UNODA Conference on Disarmament, Geneva. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of international law and technology, and she has written on topics spanning public international law, air and space law, and technology law. She hopes to further explore these areas and contribute to policy-oriented work in intergovernmental and international organisations.