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Sonika Shrestha

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Legal researcher at HIDR who contributed research and policy reports on social and legal issues in Nepal.

Nepal

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking international education to further develop my academic knowledge and contribute to legal reform.

At Himal Innovative Development and Research Pvt. Ltd. (HIDR), I conducted research on social and legal issues, assisted with data analysis, and prepared drafts of reports and policy briefs. I also supported project coordination and implementation.

As a Research Assistant to Prof. Dr. Krishna Prasad Bashyal, I contributed to research on human rights, custodial deaths, human trafficking, and juvenile justice. My academic work includes a thesis on custodial abuse and death, and I’m interested in developing my legal knowledge and contributing to legal reform through international education.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Program Associate

Himal Innovative Development and Research Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 (5 months)

Conducted research on social and legal issues, assisted in data analysis and report preparation, and supported project coordination and implementation. Drafted concept notes, reports, and policy briefs, and represented the organization at events and forums.

Research Data Analysis Report Writing Policy Briefs Project Coordination Editing Communication Skills

Research Assistant

Prof. Dr. Krishna Prasad Bashyal

Mar 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Supported legal and policy research on jurisprudence, human rights, and custodial deaths, and contributed to projects on trafficking and juvenile justice. Conducted case studies and comparative legal analyses for academic publications.

Legal Research Policy Analysis Case Studies Comparative Law Academic Writing

Legal Intern/Trainee

National Judicial Academy

Dec 2022 - Feb 2023 (2 months)

Researched judicial precedents and statutory materials to support training content for judges, and assisted in planning professional development programs. Authored reports on judgment writing, forensic science, and reproductive rights.

Legal Research Report Writing Curriculum Development Event Coordination Forensic Science

Legal Intern/Trainee

Office of the Attorney General

Feb 2022 - Apr 2022 (2 months)

Conducted legal and policy research to support government litigation and law reform, drafted legal opinions and briefs, and assisted in court preparations. Translated legal documents between English and Nepali.

Legal Research Legal Writing Case Management Legal Translation Policy Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National Law College

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws (B.A.LL.B.), Law

Grade: 3.63 / 4.0

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws (B.A.LL.B.) from National Law College, Lalitpur, Nepal, with a GPA of 3.63/4.0. Studied over 40 legal subjects including Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Trade Law, and more.

V.S. Niketan Secondary School

Intermediate in Science, Science

Grade: 63.70%

Intermediate in Science from V.S. Niketan Secondary School, Kathmandu, Nepal, with a percentage of 63.70%. Key subjects included Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.