Legal Mentorship and Academic Engagements
I believe the legal profession shouldn't be a closed club. I spend time at universities and legal institutes to give students the practical, ground-level insights they won't find in textbooks.
Delivering an extension lecture at Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. I am passionate about sharing practical insights on litigation with aspiring law students.
On the panel for a Legal Awareness Seminar at the Faculty of Law, JNVU, discussing topics from criminal trials to investment agreements.
A collage from the seminar at JNVU, where I interacted with students and faculty on a wide range of legal subjects.
Judging the preliminary rounds of the 15th NLU Antitrust Law Moot Court Competition at National Law University, Jodhpur.
Conducting a virtual session on Supreme Court practice for a National Internship & Training Programme, sharing insights with young lawyers and students across the country.
A candid moment during a panel discussion at the Indian Law Institute on how to prepare for the Advocate-on-Record (AOR) examination.
Interacting with the audience during the AOR examination panel discussion, an event designed to help young advocates navigate this challenging career step.
About this collection
When I speak at law schools or AOR exam panels, I don’t just talk about abstract statutes. I focus on the reality of the courtroom—how to handle registry objections, how to actually argue a bail matter, and why ethics are your biggest asset. Whether it is a lecture at NLU Jodhpur or a training programme, I prioritize the 'how' because the theory is already in your books.
Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Courtroom
Many law students graduate with a deep understanding of IPC or CrPC but feel lost when they enter the Supreme Court. My mentorship work is designed to bridge this gap. I have spent the last decade building my practice from the ground up, and I believe in sharing those hard-learned lessons with the next generation of advocates.
How I Contribute
I regularly participate in legal discourse across India, aiming to demystify the complexities of appellate practice and the Advocate-on-Record (AOR) examination. My engagements typically cover:
- Practical Litigation Training: Moving beyond theory to discuss drafting, file management, and registry interactions.
- AOR Exam Strategy: Sharing specific tips on tackling the AOR examination at the Indian Law Institute and similar platforms.
- Criminal Law Insights: Discussing the practical application of new criminal laws and the realities of bail procedure.
- Career Guidance: Addressing the challenges faced by first-generation lawyers and how to navigate the early years of practice.
Academic and Institutional Collaborations
I have collaborated with institutions like the National Law University (NLU) Jodhpur and other premier law schools. If you represent an academic club, a law university, or a professional organization looking for a speaker who brings real-world litigation experience to the table, reach out. I am open to guest lectures, panel discussions, and webinars that help aspiring lawyers understand what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of the Indian legal system.
Siddharth Praveen Acharya
I am a first-generation lawyer who built my practice from the ground up, and I want to make that path clearer for others. I don’t just handle cases; I actively contribute to legal discourse because I know how intimidating the Supreme Court circuit can feel. If you are an institution or student group looking for a realistic perspective on litigation, reach out.
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