Lawyering 101: Think, Talk and Write like a Lawyer
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Arshiya Sharda
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You will prepare briefs for a fictional dispute and participate in a trial simulation.
Think of this Project as a day in the life (likely a month) of a lawyer. You will learn the basics of how the US Legal system operates, how laws are interpreted, how to analyse decisions of different US courts and how to apply this law to factual circumstances. You will acquire skills vital for a career in the legal profession such as analysis, research, legal writing and oral advocacy. You will then apply these skills to a fictional legal dispute, draft a legal brief and present these arguments in a trial simulation. These skills are helpful for those of you contemplating taking the LSATs. These skills would also benefit those of you considering careers in fields such as communications, business management and consultancy.
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Arshiya is a Law Build Fellow at the Open Avenues Foundation, where she works with students leading projects in law.
Arshiya is an associate at Harris St. Laurent Wechsler LLP, where she focuses on commercial and employment litigation.
Arshiya has over six years of experience in the legal field. She previously clerked for the Honorable Andrea Masley, J.S.C. at the New York State Supreme Court (Civil Branch, Commercial Division). She also practiced as a commercial litigator in India for three years and worked with the capital markets practice of a leading Indian law firm for two years.
Arshiya holds a LL.M. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. LL.B. from the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University of Law in India. She is a dual-qualified lawyer, admitted to practice in New York and India.
In her free time, Arshiya enjoys dancing, baking and learning new languages.
