Shrija S
Legal Professional | Constitutional Law & Criminal Justice Specialist
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About
A dedicated legal professional with a strong academic grounding in constitutional law, criminal justice, and regulatory frameworks. Holds a B.Com. LL.B (Hons.) and an LL.M. specialising in Constitutional and Legal Order (results awaited), with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice currently in progress.
Combines theoretical rigour with practical exposure gained through internships and professional experience across multiple engagements. Particularly interested in Constitutional litigation, Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts and emerging regulatory challenges in the Indian legal landscape.
Experience
Junior Advocate at Truth and Trials Law Association (2026-06 – Present)
- Handling matters spanning criminal law, civil revision petitions, family court proceedings, and execution matters
- Appearing before and assisting in proceedings at the Madras High Court and subordinate courts under the guidance of senior counsel
Intern at Sai Krishna Associations (2019-12 – 2021-12)
- Assisted in research on constitutional and criminal law matters; drafted legal memoranda and case summaries
- Observed court proceedings and assisted senior advocates in preparation of pleadings and submissions
Intern at Advocate B. Sridhar (2020-04 – 2021-02)
- Conducted research and assisted in drafting
- Gained exposure to criminal litigation at the Madras High Court and Subordinate Court
- Observed clients' conferences
Intern at Advocate P. Mahadevan (2022-04 – 2022-05)
- Assisted in drafting legal opinions, client memos and case briefs
- Assisted in file management, cause listing and court diary maintenance
- Conducted legal research on writs and PILs
Intern at Advocate T. Pazhanivel (2022-11 – 2022-12)
- Assisted the senior advocate in preparation of written submissions and arguments
- Observed proceedings in civil matters
- Drafted applications and cause lists
Intern at Advocate M. Uma Maheshwaran Kurumans (2023-04 – 2023-12)
- Conducted research and assisted in drafting
- Gained exposure to criminal litigation
- Observed clients' conferences at the Madras High Court and Subordinate Court
Intern at State Human Rights Commission, Tamil Nadu (2025-12 – 2025-12)
- Assisted in examining petitions and complaints filed before the commission relating to violation of human rights
- Observed proceedings before the commission and assisted in summarising case facts and documenting orders
- Reviewed and analysed reports submitted by state authorities in response to commission notices
- Gained exposure to the functioning of a quasi-judicial body for the protection and enforcement of human rights in Tamil Nadu
Education
LL.M. in Constitutional and Legal Order – University of Madras (2024 – 2026)
PG Diploma in Criminal Justice – Indira Gandhi National Open University
B.Com., LL.B (Hons.) in Law – Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (2019 – 2024)
Class XII – Swamy's School (2019 – 2019)
Class X – Swamy's School (2017 – 2017)
