Sankalpa Koirala

Founding Editor at NepScholaris
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal, NP
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Hindi Professional working proficiency
  • Nepali Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • Founding Editor
      • Dec 2020 - Present

    • Associate Editor
      • Jul 2020 - Present

    • Legal Intern
      • Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

      Worked with the Corporate and Commercial Law team.

    • Research Assistant
      • Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

      Research on Income Tax Act, 2058 (2002) of Nepal (and briefly of foreign jurisdiction)Translation work (English-Nepali-English). Editorial Work, proof-reading and verification.More specifically, worked on the chapters titled "कर छुट"(Deduction), "कर निर्धारण" (Tax Assessment), "कर संग्रह, मिन्हा र फिर्ता" (Tax Collection, Remission and Refund), "कानूनी उपचार" (Legal Remedies) and "फौजदारी कसुर " (Criminal Cases).

    • Research Assistant
      • Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

      Researched and created case notes on Investment Arbitration Cases involving Venezuela in American Courts, English Courts and the ICSID. Researched and Wrote on State and Government Recognition in International Law with special focus on Dual Government System in Venezuela. Analyzed the dispute between the Guaido and the Maduro Government in Venezuela.Read on ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules.

    • Editor
      • Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

      Edited articles dealing with laws and political undertakings in Nepal, India, the UK, UAE, EU, Canada, etc.Edited articles on law dealing with effect of social media on politics; DIFC data Protection Law (Dubai), Commercial Surrogacy; Force Majeure and Covid-19, Furlough Fraud in the UK; Doctrine of Joint Enterprise; Ontario Family Law Forward Act, 2020; Media Trials and their Consequences; Restrictive FDI policy of Nepal; Migrant Exodus in India, etc. Further edited articles… Edited articles dealing with laws and political undertakings in Nepal, India, the UK, UAE, EU, Canada, etc.Edited articles on law dealing with effect of social media on politics; DIFC data Protection Law (Dubai), Commercial Surrogacy; Force Majeure and Covid-19, Furlough Fraud in the UK; Doctrine of Joint Enterprise; Ontario Family Law Forward Act, 2020; Media Trials and their Consequences; Restrictive FDI policy of Nepal; Migrant Exodus in India, etc. Further edited articles on NHS Test and Trace System (UK); Low Fatality of Covid-19 cases in India; New Education Policy of India, etc. Assisted the ILL team with thier interview series. Show more Show less

    • Research and Content Writing Internship
      • Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

      Research and Content Writing on Company Law and IP Law of India and the U.K.(Editing Work in the month of July.)Worked in cases dealing with Requirement of Disclosure of Interest by a Company Director; Doctrine of Constructive Notice and Doctrine of Indoor Management; Hybrid Securities, Public Issuance of Securities and Jurisdiction of SEBI; De jure, De facto and Shadow Directorship; Duty of Disclosure in Prospectus and Liability of Promoters; Oppression of Shareholders, Self-sale… Research and Content Writing on Company Law and IP Law of India and the U.K.(Editing Work in the month of July.)Worked in cases dealing with Requirement of Disclosure of Interest by a Company Director; Doctrine of Constructive Notice and Doctrine of Indoor Management; Hybrid Securities, Public Issuance of Securities and Jurisdiction of SEBI; De jure, De facto and Shadow Directorship; Duty of Disclosure in Prospectus and Liability of Promoters; Oppression of Shareholders, Self-sale of Shares and Requirement of Notice, Registration of Shares in Public Stock Market; Usage of General Words of English in Company name and Trademark laws. The cases were concerned with disputes prior to the 2013 Companies Act but still hold relevance. Similarly, while dealing with UK's Company Law, comparative analysis was done with Ireland's Company Law. Show more Show less

    • Research and Content Writing Internship
      • Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

      Research and Content Writing on Law and Contemporary Political and Economic Happenings of India.Analysed and wrote on Law of Injunction, Chinese BRI and Reserve Bank of India's data on Consumer Confidence (June, 2020).

    • Student
      • Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

      20 hours classes each on Alternate Dispute Resolution, Constitution, Intellectual Property Laws, Criminal Laws, Family Law and Jurisprudence.

    • Legal Intern
      • Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

      Worked with Corporate and ADR team. Research, Document Drafting and Translation (English-Nepali-English) on: Free Internet and Competition Law; Articles of Association of a Nepali Foundation under Companies Act, 2006; Arbitration Laws of Nepal; Labour Laws (India and Nepal); Housing Laws (Nepal, India, US); Amendment of Memorandum of Association and Objectives of a Company; Project Development Agreement with the Government of Nepal; Facility Agreement between Companies (Lenders… Worked with Corporate and ADR team. Research, Document Drafting and Translation (English-Nepali-English) on: Free Internet and Competition Law; Articles of Association of a Nepali Foundation under Companies Act, 2006; Arbitration Laws of Nepal; Labour Laws (India and Nepal); Housing Laws (Nepal, India, US); Amendment of Memorandum of Association and Objectives of a Company; Project Development Agreement with the Government of Nepal; Facility Agreement between Companies (Lenders and Borrowers); Likeness Release, Location Agreement, Material Release, Confidentiality Agreement (for third party vendors) for a foreign network TV series; Human Resource Policy Manual; Cases on Insufficient Funds; Legal notices and letters; Issues on Company Shares; Company Registration.Conducted Primary Research on Functioning of Organizations in Federal Structure. Attended Lectures on Tax Law of Nepal. Show more Show less

    • Legal Intern
      • Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

    • Legal Intern
      • Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

    • Committee Member (MAGIS)
      • Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

      Volunteer work at Old Age Homes and Orphanages. Volunteer work for Traffic Control and Cleanliness. Leadership and Idea Exchange Programs.

Education

  • The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala
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  • St. Xavier's College, Maitighar
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  • Valley View English School
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