CHAPTER-I

INTRODUCTION
1.1

Background
The main objectives of this course give placement training to Students and prepare a

project report for evaluation. The training course attempts to expose the students to different
aspects of legal work in libraries, Lawyers chambers, courts, administrative offices, quasijudicial bodies, prosecution departments, police and correctional institution, commercial
corporate establishment, government law offices, legal aid centers, legislative secretariats etc.
bodies examining the ode of professional ethics and etiquette both in theory and in practice,
the course address the growing social responsibilities and challenges.
The Clinical Law Part III is an academic requirement under the syllabus of B.A.LL.B
fifth year of Prithivi Narayan Campus, Tribhuvan University. The Internship report is
submitted as an academic requirement. This report includes our assessment of four months
done under supervision of our subject teacher Associate Prof. Hari Prassad Subedi. I was
assigned as trainee in the Legal Forum.
Internships provide real world experience to those looking to explore and gain the
relevant knowledge and skills required to enter into a particular career field. Internships are
relatively short term in nature with the primary focus on getting some on the job training and
taking whats learned in the classroom and applying it to the real world.
Interns generally have a supervisor who assigns specific tasks and evaluates the
interns overall work. Many college students do internships to gain relevant experience in a
particular career field as well as to get exposure to determine if they have a genuine interest

in the field. Internships are an excellent way to begin building those all-important
connections that are in valuable in developing and maintaining a strong professional network
for the future.
Thus we know very well that internship is a method which able to connect with the
legal practice field and strength the student of legal position in legal field as well as career
development. It is a primary phase to enter into profession. So internship plays vital role to
gain practical knowledge, which will be difficult to obtain from the book.
This internship provide an opportunity to increase my knowledge of substantive areas
of law as well as gain exposure to a real work environment and provide valuable support to
be a legal professional in future. As the legal field becomes more complex and legal
employment opportunities proliferate, the traditional internship has evolved. Now a number
of different experiential opportunities for the legal student exist including judicial clerkships,
legal clinics, these programs place students in law offices, courts and public interest
organizations with the goal of providing real-world legal experience under the guidance of
faculty members, licensed attorneys and sitting judges.
Internship is a method which able to connect with the legal practice field and strength
the student of legal position in legal field as well as career development. Hence, it is a
primary phase to enter into profession. Followings are some of the benefits of internship.
a) The opportunity to test drive a career.
b) Chances of Network
c) Growth in Personal relationship
d) Establishing relationships with mentors
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e) An introduction to the fields culture and etiquette

f) Accumulating new skills
g) Gaining a real world perspective on an occupation
1.2

Objectives:-

To fulfill the requirement of final year of BALLB course;

To develop professional skill;

To examine own self to identify potentialities and capacities;

To work in the field of corporate business specially company compliance.

1.3

Methodology
Concerning the internship program under the Clinical Law III, I was engaged in the

mostly research. I was involved in critical reading and analysis of facts, statutes and laws I
used especially the doctrinal procedure. Drafting the legal opinion and client counseling.
Concerning the theoretical models, my methodology was mostly case study, case hearing and
Drafting as well.
1.4

Limitation:This internship report is limited to the activities accomplished during the period. This

report is based on the major activities and the overall impression of the internship tenure.
Though I am supposed to do various task in the firm but due to my own limitations like being

student meanwhile absence of license of lawyer, I have to be limited within the prescribed
boundary of work.
The internship was assigned to me at the Legal Forum, RastraBank Chok Pokhara,
and Nepal. The Colleague of the Office assisted me as the resource provider. The academic
orientation of this Internship was overseen by our Supervisor and the general supervision was
also done by the Institution with attendance, and recommendatory approvals.
1.5

Organization of Study

This seminar paper has been divided into six chapters:

The first chapter deals with the introduction to the topic of the paper providing a brief

background for the study to be conducted.

The second chapter is related with the overview of the institution. It also deals with the

major activities on which I was involved during my Internship and its outcomes.
The third chapter deals with the analysis of my Internship Report.
Finally, conclusion and Self-Assessment have been incorporated in the fourth chapter.

CHAPTER-II

2.1

Overview of the institution

Legal Forum (LF)
Legal Forum is a Law Firm running by Hari Prassad Subedi, ex. Vice President of
Nepal Bar Association Anita Gurung, Mudu Subedi and others. (LF) provides complete legal
solutions to individuals, corporate body and various problems for nationals and foreign
citizen.
(L&F) offer full range of legal services in specialized areas. It helps clients with
knowledge and understanding of their criminal and civil case. The fundamental tenets of
L&F towards the clients are highest quality service delivery, accessible, efficient and
responsive to client need and teamwork with collaboration. L&F team of legal experts
provide one of the best legal service in both criminal and civil legal practice of Nepal through
passionate and confident representation, personal attention and professional diligence.

Vision
Legal Forum is the leading Criminal and Civil law firm in Pradesh no. 4 as well as
Nepal, reputed for providing trusted, professional and premier legal services to individuals,
small businesses and corporate, both locally and nationally.
In this law firm mainly criminal and civil cases are performed. Because the way,
method and manner of dealing in any issues and problems is influential one. Thats should be
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the reason that the law firm is full of clients every day. I could not even found a single day
that the law firm is vacant.
Along with Hari Prassad Subedi, there were other three more lawyers and other staffs
in the law firm. What I found personally about them as very cooperative, understanding and
coordinating, there is always the intention of respecting of all decisions. The law firm opened
from 9:30 am to till 5:30 pm. The law firm is structurally well managed and well organized. I
am really impressed by the filing system. It has got the client counseling and confidential
room, it is made so as any dispute relating to private matter wont be leaked out from the
open chambers. The law firm mainly aimed to finalize each and every matter of the clients.
G&A offer its services in the following practice areas:
1. Litigation and Arbitration
2. Labor and Immigration
3. Aviation Sector
4. Intellectual Property
5. Taxation
6. Banking, Insurance and Securities
7. Corporate and Financial Services, Company Incorporation and secretarial services
8. Due Diligence
Brief introduction of above services are as follows:

2.1.1

Litigation, Arbitration and ADR

In an intensely competitive global marketplace, disputes are inevitable. Gandhi and

Associates, and its litigators are trained to evaluate actual and potential litigation at first
instance and are determined to work to assess the clients risk and identify problems
before they emerge. In circumstances where litigation has to be or is filed, G&A utilizes
all its resources in the best possible manner so that the matter can be resolved quickly and
economically.
G&A represents clients in all the administrative offices, judicial tribunals, District
Courts, Appellate courts and Supreme Court of Nepal. It has also represented various
international clients such as Tractors Nepal Pvt. Ltd, Sterlite, Unichem in Supreme Court
of Nepal.
Mr. Gandhi Pandit the senior partner of the firm has been a member of the
International Court of Arbitration within the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
since January 2005. Mr. Pandit has been continuously attending ICA Court Session in
Paris on a yearly basis since 2006. In addition, Mr. Pandit has performed his role as an
arbitrator in several arbitration matters, demonstrating the firms expertise in this sector.
2.1.2

Labor and Immigration

Every industry will have at one time or another witnessed a labor issue, which is

often a serious problem for businesses. Gandhi and Associate is one of Nepal's largest
firms of employment attorneys with clients nationwide.The employment lawyers work
with both employers and individuals advising on matters from non-contentious
employment law, collective bargaining agreements and business immigration to more
complex issues, such as restrictive covenants, redundancy (during down-sizing or during
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a Merger or Acquisition) and any Court disputes. Its extensive experiences in dealing
with similar issues in the past help clients in resolving these issues with minimal
disruption to the normal operations, while delivering the most efficient outcome.
G&A act for both employer as well as employee in proceedings before the Labour
Department and in Court. Its attorneys are also experienced in negotiating with Labour
unions, drafting collective bargain agreement and concluding collective bargaining deals
with them. The law firm has helped many companies to conclude collective bargain
agreement with their labor union to resolve issues that have often forced the companies to
temporarily suspend operation.
The firm is also the Legal Advisor to Hotel Association of Nepal(HAN), the umbrella
organization for the majority of hotels across the country. As legal advisor, the law office
has negotiated a collective bargain agreement between HAN and the labor unions
working in the industry.
Many employers rely on being able to hire people from outside Nepal to ensure their
workforce has the best skills, experience and qualifications. Recruitment from overseas is
often essential for positions where there is a skills shortage in Nepal. With the current
growth of the infrastructural development in Nepal such as large mining and Hydro
development projects, it is understandable that Employers as well as investors would
want to bring in skilled professionals from abroad and individuals are often keen to come
to Nepal to work. However, if your main aim is to ensure that your new employees are
able to start work quickly and move to Nepal with as little stress as possible, Nepalese
law and procedures can often seem unduly complex and complicated. Gandhi and
Associates is determined to expedite these procedural hassles and provide clients a peace
of mind when it comes to business immigrations.
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2.1.3

Aviation Sector
The firm also serves as counsel for the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal in matters

involving the registration of aircraft and logging of security interests in aircraft. As legal
consultant to CAAN, we have helped in the drafting of regulations for building a
secondary international airport. Mr. Pandit has also served as Legal Consultant for Nepal
Airlines Corporation as well as for other domestic Airlines company in Nepal. As
Counsel for Nepal Airlines, the firm has negotiated with aircraft manufactures and
finance companies for the purchase of both regional and transcontinental jets for the
national Flag Carrier.
2.1.4

Intellectual Property
As a property which has been derived from the intelligence of the creator, IP is solely

an intangible property. Thus, business/trade Name, Trademark, new inventions having

ability of industrial application, designs, songs, novels and various other unique creations
comes within the ambit of Intellectual Property Rights and protection of which are
guaranteed by the laws of Nepal. Within Nepal, registration of such Intellectual Property
is required for protection of the ownership of the registered proprietor in respect of the
product and not the product itself.
Intellectual Property is emerging dimension in Nepalese legal context. Gandhi and
Associates is well equipped to register and protect the Intellectual Property Rights of its
clients in Nepalese and Global regime. This firm provides clients with a detailed process
for registration of trademark, patent and design in Nepal. It also provides legal assistance
in filing for the priority claim in authority of Nepal as per various international
conventions. Furthermore, in regard to infringement of intellectual property right, it

always geared up to in getting you a remedy against the infringement of your intellectual
property right.
2.1.5

Taxation
G&A provide advisory services in both direct & indirect tax. The team of G&A

stands here to understand the business of the client and the way it is structured/to be
structured. Believing in maintaining long term relationship with clients in Nepal & across
with keeping in mind the business objectives of the client, G&A offered the best tax
solution.
The firm also handles issues relating to taxation. It deals with the issues relating to
the tax structure, planning for tax efficient corporate structures, expatriate tax planning,
employee remuneration and settling tax disputes with the tax authority.
Taxes directly affect the bottom line of every business so G&A handle these issues
more sensitively and work closely and harmoniously with clients to solve problems
relating to taxation with revenue authorities, appellate bodies and the courts.
It provides the best possible service in the prompt and most efficient manner in
various tax matters like:

Double taxation avoidance agreements;

Customs;

Excise Duty;

VAT;

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2.1.6

Corporate and personnel income tax;

Litigation in tax matters;

Company and partnership income and capital gains tax;

Tax planning;

Tax effectiveness of commercial ventures; and much more.

Banking, Insurance and Securities

Gandhi and Associates offers legal services to banking and other financial

institutions.
Banking
Gandhi and Associates offers legal services to banking and other financial
institutions. It represents banks and other financial institutions in a variety of complex
litigation matters and counsel clients on how to avoid litigation. It also represents
individuals and companies in disputes against banks and financial institutions. It also
drafts all kinds of banking related legal documents required by client and provides legal
opinion for loan agreement, deeds, contracts and litigations.
The firm has extensive experience in all aspect of banking laws. We have been
advising both Nepalese and foreign banks, regarding establishment of branches and
conducting business in Nepal, complying with Banking Regulation and Central Bank
guidelines. In addition, it also prepares due diligence reports in association with

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Chartered Accountants and other expert in their relevant field for other company who
wish to commence a new venture in Nepal.
Insurance
Gandhi and Associates deal with all matters of insurance disputes. The firm
participates in construing insurance policies alongside negotiating insurance terms
representing both insurance companies and private individuals and companies. The firm
deals with various insurance claims, inter alia, personal injury, road accidents, car &
property damage, product and professional liability and life insurance. It provides
constant advice in matters of underinsurance, reinsurance, double insurance aspects and
risk assessment. Attorneys are well experienced in insurance matters and familiar with
the intricate details of various insurance laws and regulations.
Securities
G&A provides advice on matters relating to share floatation, bond and private debt
securities issues, and business expansion schemes. While representing clients, we advise
on public issues of equity and debenture from the stage of drafting of the
letter/prospectus to consummating the issue.
Mr. Gandhi Pandit was involved in drafting, improving and strengthen the Security,
Insolvency and Secured Transaction laws in Nepal. He has closely worked with the
Securities Board of Nepal and Asian Development Bank inimproving the securities
regulations in Nepal.
2.1.7

Corporate and Financial Services, Company Incorporation and Secretarial services

Corporate and Financial Service

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Gandhi and Associates has been advising both existing and new incorporated
companies for many years now.
As part of general business and corporate practice, the firm advises clients in a
variety of corporate and securities-related transactions, including financing, initial public
offerings, periodic reporting, and Companies Registrar Office compliance issues for
registered companies; mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint venture
transactions, investment advisors, and mutual funds, partnership and other syndicationtype transactions.
Company Incorporation
Gandhi and Associates in its early days was establishedin the premise of a corporate
law firm providing cost-effective and efficient incorporation services in Nepal. It has
learned from the early experiences and now has got a portfolio including large
multinational companies.

Company Secretary
As an officer of the Company, a Company Secretary is responsible for the
administration, maintenance and filing of company records. As this is the backbone of
any corporate governance regime, it is essential that we take responsibility to undertake
corporate administrative requirements. To be done effectively, corporate administration
requires experience and an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that
applies to the organization in question.

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With a view to statutory compliance of the relevant statutes and regulations, it

provides services to private companies, locally listed public companies and foreign
companies include:

Prepare resolutions and minutes for directors and shareholders

Organize meetings of directors and shareholders and recording of minutes

Effecting changes in the Board of Directors and Shareholders;

Making amendments to the companys constitutive documents;

Maintain and update of statutory records and minute books

Submission of the audited accounts to the Companies Registrar and the other
concerned Departments as required by Nepalese Law;

Timely preparation and lodgment of requisite annual returns and/or notices with
the Registry of Companies;

2.1.8

Issue and authenticate any necessary company documents.

Update of latest changes to statutory requirements and obligations

Due Diligence
A

reasonable

investigation

focusing

on

material

future

matters.

Due diligence is the investigation of a target company through reviewing documents and
interviewing persons with knowledge about the company or the proposed projects. For
the buyer of a business or an investor in a significant equity stake in a company, the due
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diligence investigation will attempt to reveal all material facts and potential liabilities
relating to the target business or company. However, there are different kind of due
diligence, Gandhi and Associate conducts legal due diligence.
Legal due diligence is a crucial component to any significant corporate transaction
and a part of the wider due diligence, which help us to determine whether the deal will go
ahead or not, if so then at what conditions. In a legal due diligence process G&A aims to
clearly identify the risks and opportunities and may assist in the negotiation process and
more importantly ensure that adequate warranties and indemnities are sought to protect
against key risk areas identified.

2.2

Major activities during the Internship tenure

Interning at G&A was definitely a learning experience. I was assigned various

activities to be performed during the tenure. The major activities were to case study, prepare
case summary, prepare documents of company files of number of renowned companies and
legal research, case briefings, translation and other office works also given below:-

2.2.1

Case Study and preparing Case Brief

Case studies are a form of problem-based learning, where we endeavor to a
situation that needs a resolution. A typical business case study is a detailed account, or
story, of what happened in a particular company, industry, or project over a set period

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of time. Learners like us are given details about the situation which is accessible,
often in a case file. The key players are introduced. Objectives and challenges are
outlined. This is followed by specific examples and data, which we then uses to
analyze the situation, determine what happened, and make recommendations. The
depth of a case depends on the lesson being taught. A good case study makes us think
critically about the information presented, and then develop a thorough assessment of
the situation, leading to a well-thought-out solution or recommendation.
Case studies are a great way to improve a learning experience, because they
get the learner involved, and encourage immediate use of newly acquired skills. They
differ from lectures or assigned readings, because they require participation and
deliberate application of a broad range of skills. For example, if we study financial
analysis through straightforward learning methods, we may have to calculate and
understand a long list of financial ratios. Likewise, we may be given a set of financial
statements to complete a ratio analysis. But until we put the exercise into context, we
may not really know why you're doing the analysis. The act of calculating ratios
becomes secondary it's more important to understand what the ratios tell us. This is
how case studies can make the difference between knowing what to do and knowing
how, when, and why to do it. This separates case studies from other practical forms of
learning.
Case: Injunction (Writ 2066 WO 0665)
Applicant:Adv. DhananjayaKhanal
Respondent: Tiger Tops Pvt. Ltd

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2.2.2

Case study and preparing memorandum:I was supposed to study different cases during my internship period. Different

kind of civil cases were given to study and I have to prepare that case for pleading.
My preparation use to be the initial preparation of that case and later on my
supervisor adds necessary issues. Mostly in every case all the lawyers involved in the
law firm discuss in every cases to finalize the issues. At the period of time I get great
environment of learning the cases and many things related in legal practice.
I was assigned to draft the cases of
a. Insurance claim of Explore International Pvt. Ltd. on behalf of Phanchakanya Groups
Vs. Y.G International 2072. (Debt Recovery Claim )
b. Mudbhary and Joshi Construction Pvt. Ltd. vs. Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal
Arbitration Board. (Issue of Liquidated Damage -Damak Substation)
c. Mudbhary and Joshi Construction Pvt. Ltd. vs. Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal
Arbitration Board. (Issue of Liquidated Damage -Kamane Substation)
d. Sangita Khadka Vs. Ram Kumar Khadka. Kathmandu District Court. ( Divorce
Case )

2.2.3

Update to the Client/ Client Care

I was assigned to prepare a legal note on the cases running on the courts to

inform the clients about their updates. Most of the time, I need to translate it in
English and report it to the respective clients. Mostly I clarify on the facts, laws

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applicable, showing the relation of law with the facts, points of defense, legal ground
on which we focused during hearing and safeguarding the clients.

2.2.4

Filing Documents:There are many cases, so do their documents. These institutions need to

update their records about these all cases. In the regular time frame, I got chance to
check out those documents. In this work I have to tally the content of those
documents with prevailing laws and whatever I got, I have to report the senior
lawyers. In a same way, after studying I have distinguish the files where it belongs
and arrange the documents both hard copy and soft copy on different headings. Like
Evidence, Court files, General documents and so on.
2.2.5

Research on legal provision of national and international legal

instruments:I was assigned to collect all the relevant laws, national and international laws
including regional acts ratified by Nepal. I also collected other internationally
recognized conventions and protocol specifically for mercantile law. As the nature of
mercantile law is broad in the existing similarly procedural laws relevant for the trade
of the national as well as international level were also collected. The study of the laws
helped us to understand the legal formalities as well and legal loopholes.
2.2.6

Draft of Pre-incorporation Documents of Company

The pre-incorporation documents of company means those documents which

are required to incorporate any company or enterprises. It includes Memorandum of

Associations (MOA), Articles of Associations (AOA), Power of Attorney (POA) and
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Companys bylaws so on. The companies that I have drafted the documents are listed
below as follows;
a. English For All Pvt. Ltd.
b. Fire and Ice Pvt. Ltd.
c. Hotel Maya Manor Beautic Pvt. Ltd.
2.2.7

Post-incorporation Documents of Company

Post-incorporation documents of company means those documents required

after the company is being registered in Company Registrar Office (CRO). It includes
documents that need to be submitted to the CRO, as per the Section 31, 51, 78, 80,
92, 107, 184 of companies Act as well as minutes of annual general meetings,
minutes of general meetings, minutes of special general meetings, contract papers and
so on.
During my internship period I was regular person to study and draft the
mentioned documents to me in that law firm. It helped me to build up my relation
with different kinds of skilled and of course it made me more familiar and confident
on procedural aspect.
2.2.8

To prepare Contract Paper

The business environment is full of agreements between businesses and

individuals. While oral agreements can be used, most businesses use formal written
contracts when engaging in operations. Written contracts provide individuals and
businesses with a legal document stating the expectations of both parties and how

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negative situations will be resolved. Contracts also are legally enforceable in a court
of law. Contracts often represent a tool that companies use to safeguard their
resources. Legal advice should be sought before entering into any binding contract.
Contracts often include difficult legal terms that many business owners fail to
understand. So, Attorneys are necessary to provide clear information on the benefits
of business contracts.
Basically I was assigned to draft contract paper in English as well as in
Nepali Language. In the course of my internship period I have got chance to draft
Contract Papers as follows:
a. Land lease Agreement
b. Rent Agreement
c. Joint Venture Agreement
d. Share Purchase Agreement
e. Supplier Agreement
f. Travel Agency Agreement
g. Negotiation Agreement

2.2.9

Translation

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For companies which operate in Nepal as foreign investment companies,

translation is inevitable. So, Translation is one of the major tasks of every law firm.
Mostly in the corporate sector, due to the Foreign Direct Investment made by
foreigners in Nepal, the translation of Nepali documents into English has become the
major task. I was assigned to translate documents from Nepali to English as well as
document from English to Nepali.
2.2.10 Labor Issue
I was given a special opportunity to deal on the every labor issue of the firm.
G&A used to involve me on research and drafting on the labor issue. I was
supervised by the Advocate Khadananda Kandel on the work related with
labor. Every first instance work related to labor issue was done by me then it
would be inspected by supervisor and he used to finalize the work. Drafting
bylaws of corporation, drafting Warning letter, Letter of Clarification,
Negotiation agreement between labor and corporation etc were the work
related to labor done by me during this 5 month tenure.

2.2.11 Research
During my Internship, Research was one of the main task I was involved. I had to do
different form of research during the case study, while giving legal opinion, while
drafting the case document and while inspecting the due diligence of Company. In every
case I had to deal with new issues , so for the celerity I used to be involved in legal
research. Further I did research over the national as well as international legal provision

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and case. In every step, one has to face the new issue. The research is very important to
tackle and solve the problem.

2.3

Outcomes
The objective for being part of internship program under Nepal Law Campus was

achieved from the internship. The satisfaction of learning, experiencing the profession, the
supervision, guidance and its overall impact on the thinking level is the overall outcome of
the internship. It opened the door for more opportunities in the practical field. My interest is
in the area of commercial practice. It gave me clear picture of my professional future career.

During the internship tenure I was able to get the substantive and procedural knowledge
about the incorporation of company as well submission of documents as per Company
Act, 2063. I was able to study and understand the procedural parts of incorporation and
submission of further required documents and the shortcomings in the CRO, and the need
of tackling with CRO staffs.

Visit of different departments of governments for approval of company having special

nature. Courts and other institution helped me to build up inter-personal relations with the
government officials and the stakeholders. My communication skill was enhanced during
this period.

The study of cases, laws and the Supreme Court judgments was another opportunity to
understand the problem of cases more broadly. I was able to learn to analyze the
arguments given by the parties, judgment and critically study it. I am able to give my
own opinion regarding the judgment with critical thinking.
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The work I had done during the internship tenure was very much appreciated and
acknowledged by Litigation Head Mr. Khadananda Kandel and corporate department
head Mr. Shiker Pandit under whose supervision I had completed by internship tenure.

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CHAPTER-III

3.1

Analysis
Nepal doesnt have long history of formal legal profession, Despite within this short

period of time legal profession has developed up to minimum level. Still there are a lot of
things to do which lack in this legal profession. Corporate Practice of Nepal is at initial phase
of its development. This is the age of globalization as well Nepal has entered into WTO 1 and
various regional organizations such SAFTA2, BIMSTEC3 and other multilateral treaties , by
which Nepal need to compete in corporate sector with the help of corporate lawyers in
smooth way.
Since, I had a very keen interest in corporate practice, so I fully enjoyed my
internship at G&A. I realize Internship as the get way to enter into the profession. Internship
showed me the vision to my career in law. While working at G&A the first thing that I
learned is the difference between the corporate and litigation practice. Further, I learned to
do research, drafting the legal document, court practices, how to deal with clients etc. Beside
this subjects I got opportunity learn how to manage the law firms. During my intern period I
found legal education is the key element of any nations, without which life will be in
difficulties. Every aspect of fields is in any means connected to the legal field.

1 World Trade Organization, Nepal has enforced since 2010 AD

2 South Asian Free Trade Area
3 Bengal Initiatives for Multisectoral Economic and Technical Cooperation
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G&A exposed me with diverse group of profession; I was given opportunity to take
part in the monthly meeting with clients and to keep my opinion on the floor of meeting on
those topics where I was involved in research and also on some legal issues I was given
opportunity to directly deal with the 17 Companies of KGH Group. So as a result of this
activities it built up my confidence.
During the internship period it was a bit difficult to manage the time as the morning
class used to be run up to 10:30 and I had to be at the law firm by 11:15 and work up to 5:30
in the evening. This internship made me realize the value of time as well as help to
distinguish the difference between the personal life and professional life.
During my five months stay I found the firm very cooperatives towards me and
towards the clients. `I spent a great time at my internship period by learning many things
within this five months. I would like to thanks my supervisor Advocate Khadananda Knadel
and Advocate Shikher Pandit who guided me and played important role to make my
internship tenure a fruitful, productive and successful one.
In conclusion, I realized that internship taught me the practical application of our knowledge
that we acquire form the University.

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CHAPTER-IV
4.1 Findings and Conclusion
I analyzed that internship plays very supportive role to enter into profession as it is the
gate way to any profession. The field I worked is in consonance to my subjects and interest
too, so ultimately it will be one of the necessary ingredients for my future reference to work
in such areas.
Internship is a great way to improve learning and training. It provides learners with an
opportunity to deal with a real situation and to learn how to solve a problem by applying an
empirical approach. The best learning process in Internship is that there are no unpleasant
consequences for making a mistake because a supervisor guides us through a real case and
teaches professional method of handling a situation. In this process the case study also
contributes learners a much better understanding of what we really know academically and
what we need to practice professionally. Internship can be used in many ways, as teambuilding tools and for skill development. Given the enormous benefits of practical learning
and its applications, it is definitely contributing to our professional endeavors.
It is appreciable that "knowing" is different from "doing." When we have an opportunity
to apply our knowledge, the lesson typically becomes much more real. Students in Nepal are
lacking different motivations for learning and typically, we learn new skills because we have
to, and not because we want to. Practical learning teaches us the need to learn and grow, and
we usually need or want to apply our newfound knowledge soon after we have learned it.
A popular theory of learning is Andragogy (the art and science of leading man, or adults), as
opposed to the better-known Pedagogy (the art and science of leading children). Experts like

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Malcolm Knowles considered as the father of Andragogy, which is based on four key
observations of adult learners:
i.

We learn best if they know why they're learning something.

ii.

We often learn best through experience.

iii.

We tend to view learning as an opportunity to solve problems.

iv.

We learn best when the topic is relevant to them and immediately applicable.

Thus, Internship is definitely a learning experience. This internship was definitely an

introduction to the actual work field for me. I have learned to work in a law firm and apply
my knowledge into practice.

4.2

Self-Assessment
The past months of my internship have been very instructive for me. G&A has

offered me opportunities to learn and develop myself in many areas. I gained a lot of
experience, especially in the corporate field. A lot of the tasks and activities that I have
worked on during my internship are familiar with what Im studying at the moment. I worked
in many areas where I did different work. This gave me the chance to find out which areas I
want work in after my education.
The area that I found most interesting is drafting agreement, involve in research and
client counseling. By developing a drafting skill, I had to do lots of research where I had to
find the best way to safeguard our clients. I learned many things about drafting skills.

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Before my internship started my ideas did not match the experiences that I have
gained during my internship. There is a big difference in the school projects and the tasks and
activities during the actual work. In school we learn how to describe the work in projects,
where in work you learn how to implement them in reality. This internship was definitely an
introduction to the actual work field for me. I have learned to work in a law firm and apply
my knowledge into practice.
My mentor during my internship was Mr. Khadananda Kandel and Shiker Pandit
from whom I have also learned a lot from during my internship. As a Litigation Head, Mr.
Khadananda Kandel has lots knowledge in legal practice. He has also lots of knowledge in
the working area that I have described such as Pleading, Drafting, and Research. Further Mr.
Shikher Pandit who was Corporate Head of G&A guided me a lot for the corporate related
work. Both of them were very helpful and always willing to give me advice and feedback
which I appreciate. I have tried to learn as much as possible from them and the interns during
my internship.
Interning at G&A was definitely a learning experience. This internship was definitely
beneficial for me and Im grateful and thankful that I got to experience and learn many
things.

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