Legal Insight Programme at Barclays (2026-06 – 2026-06)
Sat within Barclays' Legal Equities team, gaining insight into how in-house lawyers support complex transactions, manage legal risk and advise a global financial institution.
- Developed an understanding of equity derivatives, ISDA documentation and the regulatory considerations affecting financial markets across different jurisdictions.
- Assessed the implications of employment law reform and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, including legal privilege, data protection, regulatory compliance and the need to verify AI-generated outputs.
- Worked in a team to develop and present a time-limited pitch to senior Barclays leaders, acting as a law firm advising a fintech business on its growth strategy and delivering tailored legal and commercial recommendations.
- Explored how Legal, Compliance and Financial Crime teams collaborate on regulatory investigations, sanctions, fraud, data privacy, whistleblowing and broader risk-management matters.
Legal Insight Programme - Commercial Disputes Team at Freshfields (2026-06 – 2026-06)
Sat within the Commercial Disputes team, gaining insight into how lawyers manage complex litigation, regulatory investigations and commercially sensitive disputes for international clients.
- Examined restructuring, insolvency and liquidation principles, including creditor priorities, asset preservation and the role of liquidators and court-appointed Special Managers.
- Analysed commercial scenarios by identifying the relevant legal issues, breaking matters down by practice area and considering how multidisciplinary teams would support the client.
- Participated in a practical negotiation exercise, developing arguments, responding to competing priorities and working towards a commercially balanced outcome.
- Completed workshops on written applications, case-study assessments and client-focused communication, strengthening the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
Summer Internship at ICBC Standard Bank (2024-06 – 2024-12)
Initially a 12-week internship, my role at ICBC Standard Bank was extended to 6 months in recognition of my contributions. I played a key role in streamlining and enhancing financial operations, working directly with senior leadership across multiple regions, including London and New York.
- Balance Sheet Substantiation: spearheaded the overhaul of existing templates and methodologies for balance sheet substantiation, collaborating closely with the Managing Director for both London and New York offices. My work ensured greater accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
- Centralized Procedures Development: developed and implemented centralised procedures for various accounts, including client accounts, interest accruals, ETD, VAT, and OTC. This initiative was crucial in ensuring consistent and standardised processes across the bank's operations.
- Cross-Asset Alignment: ensured alignment of procedures across both physical and financial sectors, particularly in energy and precious metals, fostering better coordination and integration within the bank.
- SLT Leadership Presentations: presented weekly updates and strategic recommendations to managers and senior directors across all relevant teams, highlighting progress and addressing any challenges faced during implementation.
- Precious Metals Overview: detailed overviews of precious metals confirmations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Regression Pack Project: contributed to the development of a regression pack for a new technology implementation, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- Legal and Compliance Collaboration: worked closely with the legal team and the head office on various compliance matters, ensuring all initiatives met regulatory requirements.
- Led MI reporting to support strategic decisions: involved in the monthly MI report preparation and successfully implemented changes to improve its clarity and effectiveness.
Summer Internship at 7IM Investment Management (2023-08 – 2023-09)
- Regulatory Compliance Records Management: assisted in meticulously maintaining Company House number records in Excel, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information to uphold regulatory compliance standards.
- Financial Security and Taxation Initiatives: supported initiatives led by Thomas Reuter on fraud and taxation, acquiring valuable exposure to financial security measures and gaining insights into tax regulations.
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Risk Assessment: contributed to anti-money laundering efforts by actively participating in risk assessments, acquiring foundational skills to identify and mitigate financial risks.
- Data Visualisation Proficiency: introduced to Power BI basics, applied entry-level data visualisation techniques to enhance reporting and decision-making processes during the internship.
- Account Files Organisation and Audit Preparedness: aided in organising and maintaining account files, gaining exposure to the significance of completeness and accuracy for audit purposes and client servicing.
- Risk Map Development and Maintenance: actively participated in the development and updating of risk maps, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of potential risks and strategies for their effective management.
- Sustainability Framework Contribution: contributed to the establishment and initial execution of a sustainability framework, gaining exposure to business practices aligned with environmental and social responsibility goals.
- FICA Communication and Compliance: managed communication requests related to FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act), gaining insights into compliance with regulatory requirements and stakeholder interactions.
Summer Internship at JUSTLAW Advocates (2023-06 – 2023-07)
- Legal Research and Analysis: conducted thorough legal research on various topics and case law to support ongoing cases and provide comprehensive analyses.
- Drafting Legal Documents: conducted detailed reviews and note-taking for written petitions listed before the High Court of Karnataka at Bangalore, showcasing a meticulous approach, and understanding of legal proceedings.
- Case Management: supported attorneys in managing case files, organising documents, and maintaining accurate records. Assisted in the preparation of trial materials and discovery processes.
- Courtroom Assistance: accompanied advocates affiliated with the Chambers to various courts, including the City Civil Court, Magistrate Court, and High Court of Karnataka in Bangalore. Engaged in firsthand observation of court proceedings and gained exposure to diverse legal matters. Assisted in preparing advocates for court appearances.
- Collaborative Projects: collaborated with legal teams on special projects, contributing to strategic initiatives, presentations, and other assignments as required.
- Special Projects: actively contributed to the planning and execution of the annual Law Asia Meeting in Bangalore, November 2023, demonstrating organisational skills and a commitment to facilitating key legal events.
Internship at Raymond James Financial International (2022-08 – 2022-08)
- AUM Stock Research and Sustainability Assessment: researched and assessed stocks under Raymond James' AUM, analysing revenue, growth plans for the next five years, and sustainability scores and statistics.
- Strategic Collaboration with Key Stakeholders: accompanied the Head of Equities Sales with the CFO of Brown and Brown Insurance, to determine their future plans to determine future plans, discussing strategies for scaling up business to enhance growth and revenue.
- Effective Communication through Presentations: presented insights on Colliers International, a Real Estate Company, to the Head of Equity Sales, emphasising key takeaways and contributing to strategic discussions.
- Data Analysis and Risk Management Support: supported Financial Analysts by conducting data analysis using Excel-based models to evaluate expected risk-return outcomes.
- Compliance Due Diligence and Client Documentation: assisted in conducting Compliance Due Diligence checks on various firms and supported Client Services Representatives in documenting client requirements, differentiating them based on expected outcomes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: collaborated with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams, gaining a deep understanding of the importance of accurate documentation, guideline monitoring, adherence to risk limits, and the protection of clients' and the firm's reputation.
- Strategic Insight from CEO Interaction: engaged in several one-on-one meetings with the CEO.
