Abhinav Pandey

LL.M. Candidate at NFSU, Gandhinagar’27 | B.A. LL.B. (Criminal Law Hons.), LU’26 | Lawyer | CLAT PG 2026 Qualified | Member of ABA, Young ICCA and CIArb | HPAIR’26 | Columnist | Author | Global Recognition Awardee 2025

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

About

Abhinav Pandey is a dynamic and diligent law professional who cleared the CLAT PG and is currently pursuing his LL.M. in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Administration at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), an Institution of National Importance established by an Act of the Parliament of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. He holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree with specialization in Criminal Law from the University of Lucknow. With a deep passion for legal research and writing, Abhinav has completed several specialized courses to strengthen his legal acumen, including Contract Law from Harvard University and the Indian Constitution from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. He is also a Manupatra certified legal researcher. Abhinav's expertise lies in criminal law, and he has written more than 70 legal articles on various legal issues. He has also authored a book on Regulatory Issues in Biotechnology: A Comprehensive Analysis of Indian and International Law. His extensive research work has been acknowledged, and he has been awarded the Legal Writers Award for outstanding legal research work. He received the Global Recognition Award. He has also been nominated for the prestigious Global Lex Falcon Award, which recognizes exceptional talent in the field of law. Abhinav's legal articles have been featured in well-known publications such as the Times of India, The Daily Guardian Newspaper, Brain Booster Articles, Legally Flawless, Legal Thirst, Legal Service India E-journal, The Brief Magazine, and Youth Ki Awaaz, showcasing his excellent writing skills. In addition, Abhinav is a public speaker and has delivered talks on legal issues at various events. In addition to his academic achievements, Abhinav has completed internships at various top foreign law firms like Leo Cussen Centre for law, Charted Institute of Arbitrators, Herbert Smith Freehills, Shepherd and Wedderburn, Ashurust, Latham & watkins. He has also interned at the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and Tis Hazari Court, which have further enhanced his legal knowledge and skills. Abhinav is a member of the American Bar Association, NYSBA, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Young Singapore International Arbitration Centre, YIAG, Mumbai Centre for international Arbitration, Young ICCA, TLS U.K. He enjoys meeting new people and hearing new perspectives, and his open-mindedness makes him an excellent advocate for his clients. If you want to talk to Abhinav about laws, cases, or any legal topic, he is always willing to lend his knowledge and expertise to others.

Experience

  • Legal Intern at Supreme Court of India
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Under Advocate Jeetender Gupta, AOR, Supreme Court of India

  • Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) (6 mos)
    • Delegate HPAIR, ACONF'26
      Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    • International Delegate HPAIR VCONF'26
      Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Legal Intern at A&A Lawcorp LLP
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Legal Intern at Rajpati And Associates
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Under Advocate Pramod Rajpati, Advocate on Record, The High Court of Judicature at Patna

  • Supreme Court of India (New Delhi, India)
    • Legal Intern
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Under Senior Advocate Wajahat Ansari, Supreme Court of India

    • Legal Intern
      Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Under Advocate Jeevan Prakash, AOR, Supreme Court of India