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Samjhana Khanal

@samjhanakhanal

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LLM candidate and legal researcher focused on business law, human rights, and legal research.

Nepal

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can apply legal research and drafting skills in business law, human rights, or policy, with mentorship and opportunities for impact.

I am an LLM candidate at Kathmandu School of Law with a B.A. LL.B (2023) and hands-on experience across litigation, research, and policy projects. I have worked with law firms, municipal projects, courts, and private policy firms, producing reports and legal drafts.

My experience includes civil and criminal litigation support, contract drafting, interviewing stakeholders, and preparing government reports—most notably research on the National ID project and participation in waste management and green recovery initiatives.

I communicate fluently in English and Nepali, have led quasi-judicial interview teams, mentored civic groups, and regularly write on contemporary social issues; I seek to contribute strong research, advocacy, and analytical skills to an organization working on business law, human rights, or public policy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Intern

Waling Municipality

Interned on the Green Recovery Project, contributing to waste management promotion through research and community outreach to support municipal sustainability efforts.

Research Community Outreach Project Support Communication Environmental Policy Stakeholder Engagement

Legal Intern

Archive Law Associates

Assisted on civil and criminal litigation matters and drafted contracts, supporting client counselling and case preparation to improve case readiness and documentation quality.

Legal Research Litigation Support Contract Drafting Case Management

Mentor

Lalitpur Leader

Led a quasi-judicial group, conducted official interviews, and guided team activities to strengthen decision-making and communication within the body.

Leadership Communication Interviewing Team Coordination Report Writing

Researcher

Artemis Law and Policy Pvt. Ltd.

Researched governmental National ID initiatives, conducted interviews with banks and fintechs, and prepared a government report to assess NID service convenience.

Policy Research Interviewing Report Writing Data Analysis Legal Analysis

Court Intern

Bhaktapur District Court

Worked at the district court drafting legal documents and preparing verdict summaries for civil and criminal cases to support court proceedings and recordkeeping.

Legal Drafting Court Procedures Case Summaries Legal Research document preparation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kathmandu School of Law

Master of Laws, Business and International Trade Law

Currently enrolled in an LLM program focused on Business and International Trade Law at Kathmandu School of Law under Purvanchal University.

Kathmandu School of Law

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Law

2018 - 2023

Activities and societies: Participated in client counselling, speech and debate competitions, field visits to district courts and detention centers, wrote articles on social issues, and engaged in quasi-judicial body interviews and reports.

Completed a B.A. LL.B program at Kathmandu School of Law under Purvanchal University, graduating in 2023.