National Law University, Odisha
Kushal hails from Gondia, Maharashtra. He lost his father in 2019. Since then, his elder brother has been the sole breadwinner of the family. When Kushal joined us as a trainee, his brother worked hard to make ends meet through his part-time teaching and a Chartered Accountant internship.
Kushal has worked dedicatedly in every aspect of his life. His hard work bore fruit when he topped his junior college in the 12th standard with an aggregate score of 95%. Kushal’s family places great importance on education. They believe that education is the biggest tool in making a change in the world. Their belief has instilled a passion for education in Kushal.
Kushal’s brother initially suggested pursuing law as an option for Kushal. He decided to pursue it because the law is a medium to aid greater equality in society. Kushal wants to use his knowledge of the law to help various communities by working against injustice. He also aims to train new aspirants to enter the career field of their choice.
Kushal came across IDIA after a Law for All session about law as a profession and legal education conducted by his brother’s friend who was an IDIA volunteer. After selection by IDIA, Kushal prepared diligently for the law entrance examinations. He successfully juggled his coaching classes, sessions from IDIA mentors, and his regular school studies. In addition to this, Kushal consistently attempted mocks to improve his performance. He spent nearly 16 hours a day on his preparation in the days leading to CLAT. He overcame his weakness in English by developing a rigorous reading habit and his weakness in logical reasoning by consistently studying from a variety of sources. Kushal’s hard work paid off and he secured admission to the National Law University Odisha (NLUO).
He has demonstrated exceptional progress in college, consistently achieving a strong cumulative CGPA and actively participating in various extra – curricular activities of committees. He has interned at prestigious chambers, including those of Senior Advocate Ashok Mundargi, as well as renowned law firms such as Samvad Partners and Spice Route Legal. He has also cleared the CSEET exam and is currently preparing for CS Executive examination which will help him strengthen his legal career.
In addition to his academic achievements, Kushal has actively participated in moot court competitions. He achieved Researcher Rank 1 and received citation of Best Memorial during intra moots. Furthermore, he participated in some of the most prestigious constitutional moot competitions in the country, including the B.R. Sawhney Moot Competition at NALSAR and the M.C. Chagla Moot Competition at GLC.
Beyond his professional life, Kushal possesses diverse talents, hobbies, and skills. He has a deep interest in writing, fueled by his passion for geopolitics and Gen-Z trends. During the lockdown, he developed a website called ‘The Debrief’, a platform where he writes about interesting issues that capture his attention. Kushal is also a former district chess tournament champion and has qualified for the divisional-level chess tournament. In his free time, he enjoys watching documentaries and cricket.
Throughout his journey, Kushal has grown significantly in both personality and professional connections within the legal field. He has honed his communication skills and improved his ability to articulate his views effectively. Kushal aspires to become a corporate lawyer. He also envisions using his expertise and skills to make meaningful contributions to the community, ensuring that his professional success also translates into societal benefits.
