Shagun Bhandari

Highly motivated lawyer and leader with a passion for social justice and human rights. My legal expertise combined with strategic thinking and leadership skills were honed through my work at Kings College London Student Union, Rights and Security International (RSI), and the National Human Rights Commission, India. This includes experience in research, advocacy, and managing large budgets and teams.

At Kings College London Student Union, I spearheaded initiatives, managed a £9 million budget, and trained 160 student representatives, fostering transparency and accountability. I also had the privilege of delivering key graduation speeches and preparing accountability reports. My roles at the Supreme Court of India, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Competition Commission of India, and prominent law firms have strengthened my understanding of the law's practical applications.

My tenure at Rights and Security International (RSI) saw me conducting global research, outreach, and advocacy tasks for potential partner organizations.

Always open for collaboration in transnational law, human rights, strategic decision making, and non-profit leadership. Reach out to me to join forces in creating a more inclusive and just world.

King’s College London Student Union London, United Kingdom Vice President & Trustee of the Charity

• Vice-President and Trustee of the largest and oldest student union in the country, operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Oversaw democratic functions, robust advocacy for student representation, and facilitated important discussions and decisions.
• Successfully managed a budget of £9 million, including funding for cost of living and sanitary products.
• Organized and delivered training for 160 students during a student representative conference.
• Promoted Faith Diversity: Spearheaded the introduction of Dharmic Chaplains at King's College London, enhancing religious representation. Collaborated with the Dean and Principal, facilitated the recruitment of high-quality candidates, and communicated this milestone effectively to various stakeholders, contributing to increased inclusivity and diversity in the university community.
• Co-chaired the annual general meeting, presented the annual report, and discussed developmental areas for the academic year.
• Established and maintained relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, university staff, and external organizations.
• Invited to join the panel as the student representative for the final interview for Executive Dean of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at Kings College London.
• Effectively used IT skills, including Microsoft 365, e-mail, social media, and administrative systems for day-to-day operations and communication.
• Proven experience in project support, event administration, delivery, and evaluation.
• Experienced in producing and delivering training, with a focus on empowering students.
• Ensured best practices in student democracy were adhered to, ensuring inclusive and engaging practices.
• Championed equality, diversity, and inclusion issues within the student body.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of integrity, democracy, inclusivity, accountability, and ambition.
• Successfully managed competing priorities to meet deadlines, demonstrating excellent administration and organization abilities.
• Worked effectively both independently and collaboratively, showcasing adaptability in a changing environment.

Delivered graduation speeches, public statements, and facilitated the creation of content for raising awareness amongst students

LLM - Masters in Transnational Law

BBA.LLB - Bachelor in Business Administration and Bachelor in Law

SQE - Solicitors qualifying examination - currently studying

Enrolled in Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (India)