SAHYOG has a tendency to revive the potential and fire, due to which a lot of people wanted to become lawyers in the first place. I know for me, working with Avani ma’am definitely reinforced that belief in why I wanted to pursue law. Even something like drafting a petition as a 2nd-year law student, I always knew I could count on ma’am and be candid with her regarding any doubts I may have related to it. Being under ma’am’s tutelage has been one of the highlights of my law school life and for that, I’ll always be grateful to SAHYOG.
One of the standout aspects of working with Mr. Aditya Bapat was his dedication to mentorship where questions and discussions were welcomed, contributing not only to the success of our research but also to my overall growth as a legal professional. I am grateful for his guidance, and thankful to SAGYOG for the opportunity.
I had the privilege of working with Adv. Amrita Sarkar over two weeks, during which we delved into the scope of the term ‘investments’ within the framework of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. Our primary objective was to contribute to a comprehensive legal opinion on this specific aspect. The opportunity to work closely with Ms. Sarkar proved to be an enriching and highly valuable experience.
Working with Ms. Debolina Saha, my responsibilities included analysing international reports relevant to filing a PIL regarding the retrospective application of the POSH Act 2013. Throughout this experience, I gained valuable insights and expanded my knowledge base. Ms. Debolina Saha provided excellent guidance, offering constructive feedback to enhance my research skills. Overall, my time working with her was educational and rewarding.” – Khushi Dharewa
Sahyog gave me an opportunity to understand how various facets of the legal system worked. I learnt how to file RTI’s, collect and analyse data. It allowed me to work with a lawyer who actively works towards bettering the lives of women and children. I learnt to think out of the box and apply what I had learnt in the classroom to the real world. It gave me the opportunity to interact with Ms. Prageeya Khanna and learn from her as well.
SAHYOG was my first research experience. I worked on empirical research regarding sexual harassment guidelines and redressal mechanisms in higher educational institutions. The flexible schedule and independence of method that Prageeya ma’am allowed us helped me learn in my own time. SAHYOG offers a variety of projects of varying levels of skill and commitment, which means that you can choose whatever best suits your skill set and availability of time. This helped me understand efficient research techniques which have served me well with my academic and extracurricular commitments and given me the space to explore what fields of law excite me.
Working with SAHYOG over the past academic year has been a privilege and an enriching experience. It has provided me with an incredible opportunity to work and interact with professionals in their domains in my First year of college itself. The practical experience in dealing with real problems, legal research and things like filing an RTI in the correct form but at the correct jurisdiction and office is something that I know will help me in my legal career.
I joined Sahyog as a research assistant last year as a 1st year. Even while being a fresh initiative, it’s safe to say that working for Sahyog was one of the most fulfilling and enriching experiences. Not only was the hands on experience I got unparalleled, but it had the added satisfaction of having done my bit for the legal fraternity. I worked on POCSO and POSH legislations, both of which are very pertinent in the current context
MMy experience of working with SAHYOG has been an enriching journey. The project provided me with an opportunity to gain insight into sexual harassment laws and their application across India. Being involved in research work that would be useful for practical purposes has made me realise my ability of making a social impact.
I am glad to have been a part of this wonderful initiative and the enriching experiences to which I was exposed by working on Pro-bono matters with SAHYOG. During my tenure of one year, I worked extensively on the POCSO Act, the lacunae in its implementation and the scenario pertaining to it in our country. I am hopeful that the experience I gained by working not only on the specific issue but also research in general will be helpful for me in my future endeavours.I wish the team of SAHYOG all the very best for their upcoming projects.