PCPurnima Chand
@purnimachand
Aspiring lawyer and technical writer skilled in legal drafting and content development.
NepalWhat I'm looking for
I am an aspiring lawyer with hands-on experience in legal counselling, drafting, and pro bono work for victims of foreign employment fraud. I combine legal training with strong technical and academic writing skills developed through professional writing roles and extensive volunteer legal practice.
My work history includes legal internship experience at People Forum for Human Rights and content and technical writing roles producing client-focused articles, research, and edited materials. I have also tutored students, coordinated volunteer efforts during the COVID-19 crisis, and supported multiple festival and pro bono legal events.
I bring disciplined project management, strong research and referencing skills (MLA, APA, Harvard, OSCOLA, Bluebook, Chicago), and a collaborative mindset to teams seeking dependable legal support, clear written communication, and community-focused impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Intern
People Forum for Human Rights
Jan 2025 - Present (10 months)
Provided legal counselling and drafted tribunal submissions for victims of foreign employment fraud, supporting case preparation and client outreach in district tribunals.
Technical Writer
Knowledge Network Solutions
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Wrote, edited, and proofread technical, academic, and creative content based on client requirements, conducting internet research to produce tailored articles and deliverables.
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Collaborated with students to complete assignments, identify lagging skills, and remediate weaknesses across subjects to improve academic performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Law College
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA.LLB), Law
Activities and societies: Volunteer and Project Manager at Covid-19 Emergency Group; participant in Pro Bono trainings and legal workshops; awarded 2nd position in National Legal Vocab Quiz (2022).
Pursuing BA.LLB and currently in the ninth semester at National Law College, Sanepa, Lalitpur.
Bridgewater International College
Intermediate, Management
2021 -
Grade: 2.84 GPA
Activities and societies: Coordinated social media communications during COVID-19 (Viber platform).
Completed Intermediate level studies in Management Faculty at Bridgewater International College with a 2.84 GPA.
Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2007 - 2017
Grade: 3.35 GPA
Activities and societies: Volunteered at Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (ticket sales, front desk, audience management).
Completed higher secondary schooling at Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School, Panipokhari, Kathmandu with a 3.35 GPA.
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