Amrita Gautam

Advocate & Assistant Professor

Dedicated legal professional with expertise in teaching, research, and advocacy. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at Kathmandu School of Law with a passion for human rights and legal education.

About Me

Professional Summary

I am an advocate currently working as an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu School of Law. Prior to this appointment, I successfully worked as Teaching Assistant in Kathmandu School of Law (KSL), Assistant Researcher in 'Enhancing Good Governance and Human Rights Project' from February 2017 to December 2017.

I have served as coordinator/facilitator in various outreach programs of KSL and maintain an outstanding career record volunteering in various campaigns and programs, including Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Civic Awareness Programs.

I hold an L.L.M (Business and International Trade) degree from the prestigious Kathmandu School of Law in first division and am passionate about current affairs and human rights issues.

Contact Information

Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
9849623548
amritagautam86@gmail.com

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor

Kathmandu School Of Law

2020 - Present

Faculty on Nepalese Legal History for B.A.LL.B 1st Year and Banking and Insurance law for B.A.LL.B 4th Year. Member of Clinical Law Department.

Key Achievements:
  • Organized Inter College +2 Debate Competitions in 2022
  • Organized monthly Nepal Bar Council exam Preparation classes
  • Worked as editor of 'Abako Nepal ko Bato' booklet for Civic Awareness Program 2022
  • Served as judge in Lawyer-Client Competition 2021 and 2022
  • Chapter contributor on 'कार्यविधि कानुनको परिचय' book for Nepal Bar Council Exam 2022

Advocate

Nepal Bar Council

2018 - Present

Practicing advocate with expertise in litigation and legal consultation.

Key Achievements:
  • Active litigation on various cases
  • Legal consultation and client counseling
  • Specialization in procedural law and human rights

Coordinator

Kathmandu Model Higher Secondary School (KMC, Bagbazar)

2020 - 2023

Faculty on Procedural Law, Nepalese Legal System and Research and Presentation at Higher Secondary level.

Key Achievements:
  • Organized Inter college moot court competition in 2022
  • Organized Debate Competition from 2020 to 2022
  • Organized Research based Presentation Program from 2020 to 2022
  • Organized Field visits including Detention Center and District Court

Teaching Assistant

Kathmandu School of Law

2018 - 2020

Worked as mentor and facilitator in different outreach programs and as teaching assistant for various subjects.

Key Achievements:
  • Teaching Assistant in 'Professional Ethics' for B.A.LL.B 3rd Year
  • Teaching Assistant in 'Drafting document of Criminal Moot Court' for B.A.LL.B 4th Year
  • Organizer of Civic Awareness programs in 2018 and 2020
  • Program officer in Joint National Residential Program and International Residential Schools

Research Assistant

Kathmandu School of Law

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

Worked as researcher in 'Enhancing Good Governance and Human Rights Project'.

Key Achievements:
  • Conducted research on governance and human rights issues
  • Mentored students in various outreach programs
  • Facilitated community-based programs

Education & Training

Formal Education

Master's Degree in Business and International Trade Law

2074 - 2076 (B.S.)
Kathmandu School Of Law

Completed L.L.M in Business and International Trade Law in first division from the prestigious Kathmandu School of Law.

Bachelor Degree in Law

2069 - 2074 (B.S.)
Kathmandu School Of Law

Completed B.A.LL.B degree with comprehensive legal education and practical training.

Higher Secondary School

2067 - 2069 (B.S.)
Kathmandu Model College, Bagbazar

Completed higher secondary education with focus on humanities and social sciences.

School Leaving Certificate

2063 - 2066 (B.S.)
V.S.Niketan

Completed secondary education with strong academic foundation.

Professional Training & Certifications

  • 8 Month long Coaching on 'International Human Right Documentation and Litigation for Lawyers' organized by Trial International, Human Rights, and Justice Center (January to August 2019)
  • The Residential International Student Exchange Programme on Law/Logic/International Human Rights organized by FAIRFIELD Institute of Management and Technology (2019)
  • Three days training of Trainers (TOT) on 'Enhancing Access to Justice of Earthquake Victims through Community Mobile Legal Clinic' by Forum for Nation Building (2016)
  • Three days training workshop on 'Democratic Challenges Solving by Youth Participation' by Sambhawana (2014)
  • Participation in 'LITERATURE COMPETITION' during 16 days Campaign to End Violence Against Women

Skills & Expertise

Legal Expertise

Advocacy & LitigationLegal Research & WritingProcedural LawBanking and Insurance LawHuman Rights LawInternational Trade LawConstitutional LawCriminal Law

Teaching & Training

Legal EducationCurriculum DevelopmentStudent MentoringWorkshop FacilitationMoot Court CoachingResearch SupervisionAcademic WritingProgram Coordination

Languages

English (Fluent)Nepali (Native)Hindi (Fluent)

Leadership & Management

Program LeadershipEvent OrganizationTeam CoordinationProject ManagementCommunity OutreachPublic SpeakingConflict ResolutionStrategic Planning

Areas of Specialization

Nepalese Legal System
Legal History
Banking and Insurance Law
Human Rights Documentation
International Human Rights
Good Governance
Violence Against Women Issues
Community Legal Education

Professional Qualities

Optimistic Leader

Guided by principles of optimism and positive thinking

Eager Learner

Always eager to learn new things and engage in intellectual dialogues

Dedicated Professional

Workaholic with excellent communication skills and commitment to excellence

Get In Touch

Contact Information

Location

Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

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Areas of Interest & Collaboration

Legal Education

Academic collaborations and curriculum development

Human Rights

Research and advocacy in human rights issues

Legal Consultation

Professional legal services and consultation