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Professional Development And International Exposure
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Meera Nair

Meera Nair

Legal Researcher
Johannesburg

Summary

Research professional with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of data collection and analysis techniques. Adept at team collaboration, consistently delivering impactful research outcomes. Highly adaptable, ensuring seamless integration with changing project requirements. Strong background in qualitative and quantitative research methods, with focus on achieving measurable results. Reliable, with proven ability to contribute effectively in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6043
6043
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Research Officer

Rajya Sabha Secretariat
06.2023 - 05.2024

The responsibilities include:

  • Preparing speeches, notes, and interventions for the Hon’ble Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary-General, and senior officers of the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of Indian Parliament.
  • Drafting materials for conferences and international forums like IPU and ASGP.
  • Creating comparative briefs on foreign parliaments; handling reference queries from parliamentary and external stakeholders.
  • Providing research support to Members of Parliament and Parliamentary Committees (DRPSCs)

Assistant Research Officer

Rajya Sabha Secretariat
07.2017 - 06.2023


  • Assisted in updating and publishing resource materials for new Members, prepared content for official bulletins, and coordinated member communications, supporting the broader legislative and institutional functions of the Secretariat.
  • Oversaw digitization of records, responded to RTI queries, managed public grievances, and maintained necessary documentation and registers.
  • Provided research assistance to the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, which oversees two key ministries. Assisted in the preparation and presentation of reports.

Executive Research Coordinator

Centre for Comparative Family Law, NLU Delhi
02.2017 - 10.2018


Coordinated and facilitated research and dialogue on key matters such as matrimonial rights, inheritance and workplace concerns with a focus on the Uniform Civil Code. Organized seminars, conferences, and community outreach programs to address social challenges and enhance public legal literacy. Oversaw the effective implementation of the Centre’s initiatives, ensuring alignment with its goals of research, advocacy, and social impact.

Legal Researcher - Judicial Division

Election Commission of India
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provided legal research and analytical support on electoral and constitutional law, including preparation of research papers, reports, and legal briefs.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents and supported case management functions by reviewing files and aiding in litigation processes.
  • Conducted comparative research on international electoral practices and contributed to policy formulation related to electoral law and procedures.
  • Coordinated with internal departments and external stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.

Education

PhD - Child Rights And Family Law

National Law University
New Delhi
01-2023

LL.M - International Human Rights Law And Commercial Law

CUSAT
Kerala
01-2011

B.A. LL.B. - Law

Govt. Law College
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
01-2009

Skills

  • Legal & Legislative Research
  • Parliamentary Procedures & Committee Support
  • Report Writing & Brief Preparation
  • Comparative Law & Institutional Research
  • Drafting Notes, Talking Points & Speeches
  • Data Interpretation & Analytical Writing
  • Coordination with Ministries & Stakeholders
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
  • kowledge of data analysis tools: SPSS, Tableau

Professional Development And International Exposure

  • Visiting Research Scholar - University of Lund, Sweden
  • Guest Researcher - University of Bergen, Norway
  • Summer School in Comparative Law - Italy


Certifications And Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
  • Basic data analysis tools: SPSS, Tableau
  • Familiarity with Online legal databases: LexisNexis , HeinOnline, JSTOR etc

Intra-Curricular

  • Served as a judge in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, India National Rounds 2019, held at Amity Law School, Noida, Delhi.
  • Served as a judge in the 2nd Amity National Moot Court Competition, 2017, organized by Amity Law School, Gurgaon.
  • Served as a judge in the 58th Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, India National Rounds 2017, held at Amity Law School, Noida, Delhi.
  • Have presented research papers and published articles in various academic conferences, reputable journals, and platforms such as Livelaw.

References

  • Prof. (Dr.) Anju Tyagi, Chairperson, Centre for Comparative Family Law, National Law University, Delhi, India, anju.tyagi@nludelhi.ac.in
  • Prof. Dr. Jørn Øyrehagen Sunde, Department of Public and International Law, University of Oslo, Norway, j.o.sunde@jus.uio.no
  • Smt. Hm. Lamneichong Kom, Deputy Director, LARRDIS, Rajya Sabha Secreteriat, Parliament of India,chong.kom@sansad.nic.in

Languages

English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam

Timeline

Research Officer

Rajya Sabha Secretariat
06.2023 - 05.2024

Assistant Research Officer

Rajya Sabha Secretariat
07.2017 - 06.2023

Executive Research Coordinator

Centre for Comparative Family Law, NLU Delhi
02.2017 - 10.2018

Legal Researcher - Judicial Division

Election Commission of India
07.2016 - 01.2017

PhD - Child Rights And Family Law

National Law University

LL.M - International Human Rights Law And Commercial Law

CUSAT

B.A. LL.B. - Law

Govt. Law College
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