From Clarity to Practicality: The Collective Counsel's 2026 Impact & Outcome Report

THE COLLECTIVE COUNSEL

IMPACT & OUTCOME REPORT

January — August 2026

From Clarity to Practicality

Building access to practical legal learning, mentorship and early-career opportunities.

A snapshot of TCC’s growing legal education and professional ecosystem.

01) 2026 AT A GLANCE

STATES REACHED : 19

COLLEGES REPRESENTED : 12

JOB SIMULATION ENROLMENTS : 559

STUDENTS PROVIDED WITH INTERNSHIP & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES : 200+

STUDENTS MENTORED : 135

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED : 16

MENTORS ENGAGED : 36

EXPERT EDUCATORS ENGAGED : 25

(Unless otherwise stated, figures represent activity recorded between January and August 2026.)

02) WHY TCC EXISTS

Legal education gives students the foundation to understand the law. But understanding the law and knowing how to work with it are not always the same thing. Students often need greater exposure to the realities of legal practice how lawyers research, draft, analyse problems, approach clients, build strategy, communicate professionally and navigate early career decisions.

The Collective Counsel was built around this gap.

TCC brings together learning, practical exposure, mentorship, professional interaction and career opportunities to help students move beyond theoretical understanding and towards practical readiness.

MENTORSHIP → PRACTICAL LEARNING→ APPLICATION → OPPORTUNITIES

This is the ecosystem TCC is working to build for the next generation of legal professionals.

03) FROM LEARNING TO PRACTICE

Practical exposure that goes beyond the classroom

TCC's approach is not limited to delivering courses or conducting sessions. Students are given opportunities to apply what they learn through structured, practical experiences.

JOB SIMULATIONS RUNNING LIVE : 14

TOTAL JOB SIMULATION ENROLMENTS : 559

These simulations expose students to practical legal tasks and professional workflows across areas including:

● Corporate & Commercial Law

● Litigation ● Arbitration & ADR

● Intellectual Property

● Cyber & Technology Law

● Data Privacy

● Compliance

● Legal Research

● Emerging Areas of Practice

The objective is simple:

Move students from knowing legal concepts to understanding how those concepts are applied in practice.

OUTCOME : The simulations gave students a chance to experience legal work before entering the workplace to work through a problem, make decisions, produce a legal output and understand what professional expectations actually look like.

For many students, this is the difference between knowing a concept and knowing what to do with it.

04) LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT

Creating spaces for continuous legal learning

During the reporting period, TCC conducted structured learning initiatives alongside its ongoing courses and programmes.

7-DAY WEBINAR SERIES CONDUCTED : 2

TEP — [7 Essentials Programme (TEP)]

TNLDP — [The Niche Law Development Program (TNLDP)]

TOTAL WEBINAR REGISTRATIONS : 930

AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE : 99.5

Approximately 100 attendees per day across the recorded webinar sessions.

LIVE PROGRAMMES / COURSES : 7

TCC's learning initiatives bring students into conversations around law, legal practice, professional skills and emerging areas of the profession giving them access to perspectives that extend beyond conventional classroom learning.

OUTCOME : The value of these sessions was not limited to the hour spent attending them. They gave students access to conversations they may not otherwise encounter in a conventional classroom from practitioners, educators and professionals who could connect legal concepts with the realities of the profession.

The intent was to make learning feel closer to the work students are preparing for.

(Webinar figures are based on TCC webinar registration and attendance records.)

050 ACCESS TO PEOPLE

Learning from people who work in the profession

Practical legal education is not only about what students learn. It is also about who they get to learn from. During the reporting period, TCC engaged a growing network of lawyers, educators and legal professionals across diverse areas of practice.

EXPERT EDUCATORS : 25

Adv. Ujjwal Sharma

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ujjwal-s

Commercial Disputes, Arbitration, and Environmental law

Adv. Vedika Mittal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vedika-mittal-70635b192

Intellectual Property Laws

Adv. Shubham Kenekar

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adv-shubham-kenekar

Corporate & Commercial Jurisprudence

Adv. Nitish Mahajan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitish-mahajan-7b48121b0

Corporate law (Gen corp), Contract Negotiations, Cyber Crime and Litigation

Adv. Maleeka Jabeen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maleka-j

Civil Law, More specialized in Criminal law

Adv. Chirag Dave

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chirag-dave-5554441b0

Arbitration , Commercial Litigation, IPR , IBC

Adv. Kartavya Ostwal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartavya-ostwal-278050199

RERA

Adv. Shubham Malhotra

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhammalhotra100793

Legal Etiquette

Adv. Tejal Bajaj

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bajaj-tejal-b72874221

Legal Research and Civil laws

Adv. Gaganpreet Kaur

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adv-gaganpreet-kaur-gill-65b803214

IPR

Adv. Rakshit Kapoor

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakshit-kapoor-5501a4211

Civil Litigation, Service Laws, Criminal Laws, Commercial Litigation, Contractual Disputes, ADR

Dr. Subhrajit Chanda

https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhrajit-chanda

Sports Law

Adv. Arundhati Thakur

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arundhati-thakur-5a8b87335

Corporate law, M&A and Investment Banking

Adv. Himanshu Anand

https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshu-anand-b94922169

Civil , Criminal, Matrimonial , Commercial

Adv. Leela Krishna Sir

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vemuru-leela-krishna-32b30918b

Legal Etiquette

Adv. Deepak Bharadwaj

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-bhardwaj-compliance

Labour Laws

Adv. Kanchan Barna

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanchan-barna

Intellectual Property Laws

Adv. Tancy Sebastain

Law of Sea

Adv. Goriparthi Naresh

Legal Research

CS Shubham Rungta

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubham-rungta-90a523269

Corporate Laws

Adv. Sanskruti Mahale

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanskruti-m-b38882228

CPC, Family law, trust law, contracts

Adv. Sahil Rathod

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahil-rathod-09062916b

Cyber Crime and Litigation

Adv. Prathamesh More

https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathamesh-more-884663191

International Maritime Law

Adv. Zainab

Civil laws

MENTORS : 36

The network represented areas including:

● Corporate & Commercial Law

● Civil & Criminal Litigation

● Arbitration & ADR

● Intellectual Property Law

● Cyber Crime & Litigation

● RERA

● Labour Law

● Sports Law

● Maritime Law

● Legal Research

● M&A & Investment Banking

● Family Law

● Contract Law

● Legal Etiquette

Mentor Notable Achievements / Professional Highlights

1. Tushar Khairnar

• Advocate-on-Record (AoR), Supreme Court of India. • Practices in civil and criminal litigation and handles areas including corporate, consumer, property, and IP law. Completed PG Diploma in ADR From Mumbai University. • Actively conducts public legal-awareness sessions.

2. Richa Bharadwaja

• Legal Counsel with 15+ years of experience. • Specialises in Intellectual Property, M&A and Data Protection Law. • Her professional profile reflects experience across litigation and corporate legal work; she has worked across Mumbai and Delhi courts and forums, including the Supreme Court, High Courts, DRT, NCDRC, and APTEL.

3. Dishari Roy

• Senior Legal Assistant at Trademarkia/LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, with 3+ years PQE. • Works in trademark prosecution, including office-action analysis, drafting responses, and legal docketing. • Recognised with Above & Beyond – Employee of the Month, 3rd Place (January 2026). She has also authored legal articles on trademark and brand-protection issues.

4. Ujjwal Sharma

• Counsel, Arbitrator and Mediator and Co-Founder/Head of Sharma Kemp Chambers. • Holds an LL.M. from King's College London with Distinction and a First-Class B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from O.P. Jindal Global University. • Certified/empanelled in arbitration and mediation, including CIAC and IIAM, and has experience in international/domestic arbitration, IP, environmental, energy and commercial disputes.

5. Nisarg Desai

• Attorney & Counsel and listed by TCC as Standing Counsel, Income Tax India. 9+ Years of Experience in the legal services industry • Has achieved empanelment as Railway Advocate for Ahmedabad Division. Co-Founder and currently working as a Legal & Exim Consultant at Vyani Legal Consultants. • TCC Youthful Advisory Board Member

6. Himanshu Anand

• Legal Counsel, Trademark Attorney, academician and Forensic Expert. • Holds qualifications in Forensic Science, LL.B. and LL.M. in Criminal Law, along with specialised certifications in POSH and behavioural sciences. • Empanelled as a Panel Advocate with Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and has established Anand Law Professionals.

7. Kotla Shiva Kumar

• IMI Qualified Mediator, with a professional focus on cyber law and commercial matters. • Completed multiple WIPO programmes, including the WIPO General Course on IP and the Patent Cooperation Treaty course. • Has managed 6,000+ blood donors through his social-service involvement and has participated extensively in NSS/ABVP activities. Worked as a Social Media Marketer at 11Wickets.com for 1 Year

8. Tejas Hule

• Works as a Legal Analyst supporting an international law firm. LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Vishwakarma University, Pune. • Received the Best Closing Statement Award at ILS Law College's Trial Advocacy Competition in 2023, competing among approximately 78 teams. • Serves as a Senior Manager at AIESEC and has training in cyber law.

9. Nidhi Kulkarni

• Assistant Professor of Law at PES University and educator. • Cleared the UGC-NET in 2023. • Has authored/published academic work including research on Patent Law and Genetic Resources, while also being associated with TCC's Youth Advisory Board.

10. Mohammed Rohin

• TCC identifies him as a specialist in International Investment & Commercial Arbitration. • His TCC mentor role places him within the organisation's ADR and professional-practice faculty. • His profile is particularly relevant for students interested in international arbitration and commercial dispute resolution.

11. Nitish Mahajan

• Corporate & Commercial Law professional with an LL.M. from Manipal University Jaipur. • Focus areas include Corporate & Tech Law, Fintech and Cyber Law. • Recently began working as an AIBE Faculty with Lawlevelup, mentoring students preparing for AIBE 2026 through a structured live programme.

12. Sachin Manithia

• Advocate with experience in civil, criminal, contractual and other litigation matters. • Partner at Prime8 Legal, a boutique practice working across business law, criminal defence, IPR, RERA and economic offences. • TCC identifies him as a RERA Practitioner and Partner – Prime8 Legal.

13. Likitha Avare

• Corporate Lawyer and Legal Content Creator. • Completed LL.M. from MNLU Aurangabad with 8.66 CGPA, Rank 4 in her batch and an Outstanding Grade. • Built Legal Shots With Vakeel from scratch, developed a large legal-content audience, and received special recognition in the KIIT National Legal Aid Reel-Making Competition.

14. Prathamesh More

• Holds an LL.M. in International Maritime Law from Swansea University, graduating with Merit. • His research includes Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and legal liability for collision damage and contractual implications of pandemics for seafarers. • Has completed LexisNexis UK legal research certifications and a Norton Rose Fulbright Law Job Simulation.

15. Dhruv Ashish

• Practising Advocate at the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench. • Holds a law degree from the University of Lucknow. • His professional profile covers several areas including tax, family, property, consumer and personal-injury law, with legal research listed among his professional skills.

16. Prabhakar Tiwari

• Associate Partner at KNM & Partners, Law Offices, according to TCC. • Has appeared as counsel in matters before forums including the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, representing parties in significant consumer litigation. • His professional association with KNM & Partners includes work across litigation and legal matters.

17. Rakshit Kapoor

• Practises before the Delhi High Court. • Became an Advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in September 2025 and a member of the Delhi High Court Bar Association. • Qualified as a Certified Arbitration Counsel and was recognised as a Distinguished Member of the International Council of Jurists, London.

18. Uvaid Ansari

• TCC lists him as LL.M. – Legal Tech & Data Privacy. • His LinkedIn profile shows experience with the Chambers of Supreme Court Advocate Wajahat Ansari. • Completed a legal internship under Advocate Wajahat Ansari and has exposure to trademark and IP-related legal developments.

19. Ashish Naik

• Legal professional focused on Corporate, Commercial and Real Estate Law. • His profile shows experience with the District and Sessions Court and education at Symbiosis Law School, Pune, where he achieved an 8.29 CGPA. • Has professional exposure to corporate law, dispute resolution, IP, property and criminal defence, and recently attended the SIAC New Delhi Conference 2026.

20. Sahil Rathod

• Advocate specialising in Cyber Law, Data Privacy, Real Estate Disputes and RERA. • Associated with TCC The Collective Counsel and has experience with practical legal education and mentorship. • Has conducted sessions on Moot Court Advocacy, covering courtroom practice, research, drafting and oral advocacy.

Supreme Court & Litigation

● Tushar Khairnar — Supreme Court AoR

● Nisarg Desai — Standing Counsel, Income Tax Department

● Himanshu Anand — Litigation + DLSA Panel Advocate

● Dhruv Ashish — Allahabad High Court

● Prabhakar Tiwari — Associate Partner, KNM & Partners

● Rakshit Kapoor — Delhi High Court + Arbitration

Corporate, Commercial & IP

● Richa Bharadwaja — M&A, IP & Data Protection

● Ashish Naik — Corporate, Commercial & Real Estate

● Likitha Avare — Corporate Law + Legal Content

● Nitish Mahajan — Corporate/Tech, Fintech & Cyber Law

● Sachin Manithia — RERA + Prime8 Legal LinkedIn Profile

Arbitration, ADR & International Law

● Ujjwal Sharma — Counsel, Arbitrator & Mediator

● Mohammed Rohin — International Investment & Commercial Arbitration

● Prathamesh More — International Maritime Law LinkedIn Profile ● Kotla Shiva Kumar — IMI Qualified Mediator

● Tejas Hule — ADR + USA Class Actions

This network enables students to encounter different areas of practice and perspectives from professionals working within the legal ecosystem.

OUTCOME : Access to professionals changes the nature of learning.

A student can ask the question that a textbook cannot answer: What does this actually look like in practice?

Through mentors and educators, students were able to encounter different areas of legal practice, hear professional perspectives and begin understanding the choices, expectations and realities that sit behind a legal career. The objective was not simply to put professionals in front of students, but to make professional guidance more accessible at the stage when students are still figuring their way into the profession.

06) INTERNSHIPS & EARLY-CAREER ACCESS

Connecting learning with opportunity

For many law students, the gap between learning and entering the profession is not simply about knowledge.

It is about access……

Access to internships.

Access to professionals.

Access to practical work.

Access to conversations that help students understand where they fit within the profession.

During January–August 2026:

STUDENTS PROVIDED WITH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES : 200+

TCC's growing professional network has created pathways for students to discover and pursue opportunities across different areas of legal practice. The focus is not simply on increasing the number of opportunities available, but on making professional exposure more accessible to students at an early stage of their careers.

INTERNSHIP AREAS

01) Policy Making & Public Policy

Public Policy Research • Labour Law & Gig Economy Regulation • Stakeholder Consultation • Policy Drafting • White Paper Development

02) High Court Litigation

Litigation Research • Drafting & Pleadings • Court Procedure • Tax Litigation • Case Law Analysis

03) Supreme Court Litigation

Supreme Court Practice • Legal Research • Case Summaries • Appellate Litigation • Virtual Court Hearings

04) Arbitration & Commercial Disputes

Arbitration Research • Commercial Litigation • Pleading Assistance • ADR Frameworks • Legal Drafting

05) Corporate Law

Corporate Law • Commercial Contracts • Compliance Research • Legal Documentation • Corporate Drafting

06) Corporate Due Diligence & Compliance

Corporate Due Diligence • Compliance • Legal Research • Drafting • Intellectual Property & Technology Law

07) Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual Property Law • Trademark Research • Copyright Law • IP Drafting • Legal Research • Brand Protection

OUTCOME : The 200+ virtual internships gave students an opportunity to experience legal work in a structured, practice-oriented setting — working on assignments, engaging with real-world legal problems and producing work within a professional framework.

For students who may not yet have had access to a physical chamber, law firm or legal workplace, these internships created an early point of practical exposure to how legal work is approached, completed and communicated.

The outcome was not simply an internship certificate. It was an opportunity to work on something beyond the classroom, understand the expectations of professional legal work, and begin building experience they could carry forward.

(Source: TCC Internship / Opportunity Records.)

07) RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Creating opportunities to build beyond the classroom

TCC's ecosystem also creates space for students to develop professional and research-oriented skills.

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED : 16

Research provides students with an opportunity to engage more deeply with legal issues, develop structured legal reasoning and contribute written work beyond conventional academic requirements.

Alongside research, TCC's practical programmes and simulations are designed to expose students to skills that form part of professional legal work — including legal analysis, drafting, problem-solving and professional communication.

1. Born Without Connections: The Real Struggles of First Generation Law Students

Author: Kumar Priyanshu Vinay

View Published Paper

2. The Psychology of Judicial Decision-Making : Between Objectivity and Human Fallibility

Author: Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal

View Published Paper

3. 1 Email. 1 TB. Millions of Lives Exposed : The Bank of Baroda Breach Is Not Just a Cybersecurity Story . It is a Mirror.

Author : Adv. Shubham Kenekar

View Published Paper

4. Access to Justice in India Isn't a Courtroom Problem. It's an Information Problem.

Author: Ms. Supriya Jakhar

View Published Paper

5. Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage: Indian and International Perspectives

Author: Rosedeep Saini (UILS, Punjab)

View Published Paper

6. Why Indian Businesses Are Becoming More Financially Structured Than Ever Before

Author: Vivekanandh, Partner - SMV Chambers

View Published Paper

7. The Changing Mindset of Indian Founders Toward Legal Business Formation

Author: Meeta Kadhi, Associate Partner - MHCO

View Published Paper

8. Why Workplace Culture Conversations Are Changing Across Indian Companies

Author: Harshita Agarwal, Founder - Lexlevel Services

View Published Paper

9. Why India's Digital Healthcare Ecosystem Is Expanding Faster Than Ever

Author: Vivekanandh, Partner - SMV Chambers

View Published Paper

10. The Hidden Legal Side of Buying Sea Facing Properties in Mumbai

Author: Jagriti Jain, Founding & Managing Partner - UN Legal Group

View Published Paper

11. Why IT Growth in Pune is Influencing Commercial Property Legal Needs?

Author: Parthesh Bhardwaj, Co-Founding Partner - UN Legal Group

View Published Paper

12. Delhi's Urban Development and the Growing Need For Legal Due Diligence

Author: Jagriti Jain, Founding & Managing Partner - UN Legal Group

View Published Paper

13. How Brand Identity Conflicts are Increasing in India's Digital First Economy

Author: Alhan Kayser, Partner - Kayser and Company

View Published Paper

14. Why Modern Founders Prefer Company Formation Before Product Validation in India

Author: Bhushan Kumar, Partner - MHCO

View Published Paper

15. How Tax Efficiency Influences Company Setup Decisions in India

Author: Dr. Rishabh Gandhi - Advocate , Rishabh Gandhi and Advocates

View Published Paper

16. Why Choosing the Right Company Structure Matters Before Setting Up a Company in India

Author: Dr. Rishabh Gandhi - Advocate , Rishabh Gandhi and Advocates

View Published Paper

OUTCOME : The 16 published papers gave students an opportunity to take their legal research beyond an academic requirement and turn it into a finished piece of legal work. Students worked through legal issues, developed their analysis and produced research that was published beyond the classroom — giving them a tangible piece of work they could refer to, share and build upon.

The outcome was not just research submitted, but research completed, refined and brought into the public domain.

08) REACHING STUDENTS WHERE THEY ARE

A growing student and institutional network

During the reporting period, TCC's programmes and opportunities reached students across:

20 STATES and 12 COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES

INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTED

● ILS Law College

● Sopore Law College

● SKJ Law College

● Pimpri Chinchwad University

● Guru Ghasidas University

● KLEF College of Law

● DES Firodia Law College

● SCLC

● YCLC

● UILS

● Suryadatta Law College

● Central University of Kashmir

OUTCOME : Reaching students across 19 states and 12 institutions meant that TCC’s learning, practical experiences and professional opportunities were not limited to students within a particular city or law-school network. Students from different academic and geographic backgrounds were able to access the same ecosystem of practical learning, mentorship, professional exposure and early-career opportunities.

The outcome was a wider pool of students gaining access to experiences that can otherwise depend heavily on where they study, who they know and what opportunities are available around them.

09 — PROFESSIONAL & INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATIONS

TCC's work is supported by relationships across the legal and professional ecosystem.

PROFESSIONAL & INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATIONS

● Ajmera Law International ● Anand Law Professional ● Bafna Law Associates ● Gora & Co. Ltd. ● Sharma Kemp Chamber ● Vidhinya Associates ● LawStrings Management

These relationships contribute to the broader ecosystem of professional exposure, learning and opportunity available to students.

OUTCOME : These collaborations gave TCC a way to bring students closer to the professional ecosystem beyond its own programmes. Through these relationships, students could gain access to practitioners, organisations, learning experiences and career opportunities that would otherwise be harder to reach independently.

The outcome was a broader network around the student — more people to learn from, more spaces to gain exposure, and more pathways to take the next step.

10) THE IMPACT

What the numbers represent - Numbers can measure reach. They can measure registrations, enrolments, programmes and opportunities. But the larger objective is what happens between those numbers.

A student moves from learning a concept to working through a practical problem. A student interacts with a professional for the first time. A research idea becomes a published piece of work. A simulation provides an early glimpse into a professional role. An internship creates the first point of contact with the professional world. A conversation helps a student understand not just what they can study, but where that knowledge can take them.

These individual experiences are the foundation of the ecosystem TCC is building.

STUDENTS MENTORED : 135

PRACTICAL-LEARNING ENROLMENTS : 559

INTERNSHIP & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED OR FACILITATED : 200+

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED : 16

The objective is not simply to reach more students.

It is to help more students move: FROM CLARITY → TO PRACTICALITY

Student Perspectives & Learning Outcomes

“The practical approach and real-world examples made complex concepts easier to understand and apply.”

— Shambhavi, Law Student

“The session became the foundation of my drafting journey because I had no idea where to begin.”

— Pavithra, Law Student

“The lecture was highly interactive, and the practical insights will be valuable for both my academic studies and future legal career.”

— Siddhi Dinesh Mehra, Final-Year Law Student

“The internship provided valuable exposure to Supreme Court proceedings and appellate practice and helped me understand courtroom procedure through close observation of live hearings. The assignments further enhanced my legal research and analytical skills.”

— Sanika Kurade

Internship under Adv. Tushar Khairnar, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

“The internship provided a strong conceptual foundation in contract law and practical exposure to legal drafting. Drafting an NDA independently was particularly valuable, as it helped me bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application while improving my research, analytical, and drafting skills.”

— Manvi Soni

Internship under Adv. Richa Bharadwaja

“The internship provided valuable practical exposure to legal research, drafting, and aspects of litigation, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional practice. It significantly strengthened my analytical thinking and legal writing skills while enhancing my understanding of the legal profession.”

— Kumar Prabhakar

Internship under AOR Richa Bhardwaj

“The internship provided valuable insights into the Supreme Court’s appellate practice, legal research, drafting, and case-law analysis. The challenging assignments made the experience particularly valuable for my legal learning.”

— Apoorva Chandra

Internship under Adv. Tushar Khairnar, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

“The practical insights into contract drafting and negotiation strategies were the most useful. I particularly appreciated the discussion on how legal clauses are framed, reviewed, and negotiated from a practical perspective rather than only theoretically.”

— Gaurang Singh (Practicing Advocate)

Webinar: Real Estate Law

Speaker: Adv. Kartavya Ostwal

“The session provided practical insights into the intersection of AI and technology with law, particularly how emerging technologies are creating new legal challenges and opportunities. The real-world perspective made the concepts easier to understand and relevant for law students.”

— Ravi Varma (Law Student)

Webinar: AI & Technology Law

Speaker: Adv. Yashvardhan Rane

11) THE TCC MODEL

Four Pillars of Practical Legal Development

MENTORSHIP

Guidance from people who understand the profession. Connecting students with mentors, educators and legal professionals for practical perspectives, career guidance and professional exposure.

PRACTICAL LEARNING

Experience beyond theoretical understanding. Job simulations, practical exercises, programmes and expert-led sessions that bring students closer to the realities of legal practice.

APPLICATION

Turning knowledge into action. Opportunities to apply legal knowledge through research, drafting, analysis, problem-solving and other practice-oriented experiences.

OPPORTUNITIES

Creating pathways into the profession. Internships, career opportunities, professional interactions and institutional collaborations that help students take their next step.

MENTORSHIP • PRACTICAL LEARNING • APPLICATION • OPPORTUNITIES

Together, these four pillars form TCC’s approach to making legal education more connected to the realities of professional life.

LOOKING AHEAD

TCC's next phase is not about simply doing more programmes. It is about building a stronger bridge between legal education and professional readiness. The focus ahead is to deepen practical learning, strengthen mentorship, expand institutional and professional networks, and create more meaningful pathways from student learning to early-career opportunity.

The goal remains straightforward: Make practical legal learning, professional exposure and early-career access more accessible to the students who need it.

METHODOLOGY & SOURCES

Unless otherwise stated, figures in this report represent activity recorded between January and August 2026.

Data has been compiled from:

● TCC internal records

● TCC LMS records

● Webinar registration and attendance records

● Programme records

● Internship and opportunity records

● Publicly available TCC information

This report is intended as a snapshot of TCC's activity and growing ecosystem during the stated reporting period. It does not represent an independently audited impact assessment.

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL AUTHOR

Akanksha Rajput

Strategic Operations Executive, TCC The Collective Counsel

Akanksha Rajput is a law graduate from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Uttar Pradesh, where she completed her three-year LL.B. programme. Her legal education continues to shape her interest in legal research, legal education and professional development.

At The Collective Counsel (TCC), she works across day-to-day operations, programmes and student-facing initiatives. Her responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams, supporting programme execution, working on professional and institutional collaborations, and contributing to the development of initiatives for law students.

Her work at TCC also draws on her legal background, with experience in legal research, drafting and academic initiatives, alongside her involvement in professional and institutional projects. This combination of legal understanding and operational experience has allowed her to engage with both the substantive and practical dimensions of the legal profession.

Through her work at TCC, she has gained first-hand insight into the gap between legal education and professional practice — particularly in how students access opportunities, develop practical skills and transition towards the profession. This perspective informs her interest in building more structured and accessible pathways for law students.

She is particularly interested in legal education, legal research, professional development and the evolving relationship between legal practice, education and the systems that support aspiring lawyers.

TCC THE COLLECTIVE COUNSEL

From Clarity to Practicality

Building a more practical, connected and accessible legal education ecosystem.

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