Viraansh Bhanushali

Viraansh Bhanushali is a B.A. Jurisprudence (with Law Studies in Europe) student at the University of Oxford (2022-2026).

University of Oxford (2022 – 2026)
B.A. Jurisprudence (with Law Studies in Europe) - Predicted: 2:1
Awards: The Alan Turing Scheme, Michael Latner Fund

University of Leiden (2024 – 2025)
Erasmus+ Exchange in International Commercial Law – Predicted: 1st Class

Co-Founder, The Oxford Majlis
January 2023 - Present

• Drafted and implemented a constitution ensuring compliance with university standards.
• Established Majlis Forum Ltd. to manage operations and applied for charitable status with the Khaldun Foundation.
• Grew active membership to 700+ and revitalized weekly debates, increasing attendance to 100 per event.
• Published three policy papers addressing cryptocurrency, taxation, and dispute resolution.

Coach, Jessup International Moot Competition, University of Nairobi
August 2024 - Present

• Mentored two teams of law students for the national rounds, fostering expanded participation among universities.
• Collaborated with the Head of the Sustainability and Law Department at the University of Leiden to provide training and guidance.
• Guided teams to the Kenyan national finals through rigorous preparation and strategic coaching.
• Enhanced competitive performance of student teams at national-level moot court competitions.

Deputy Returning Officer, Oxford Union
September 2024 - November 2024

• Collaborated with a team of seven Deputy Returning Officers to conduct elections and oversee disciplinary proceedings.
• Managed the presidential election process, ensuring compliance with the society's by-laws and promoting transparency.
• Acted as a Maharaja Panel in five disciplinary cases, providing guidance and support during proceedings.
• Co-authored the Union's largest rules reform, contributing to over 200 pages of updated regulations.
• Ensured the smooth execution of the Club's election for its Junior Officers.

Spring Intern, Crown Prosecution Service
May 2024 - March 2024

• Reviewed prosecution documents in high-value financial crime cases (£2m+).
• Drafted submissions for the Crown prosecution involving the Fraud Act of 2017.
• Contributed to the successful prosecution of cases through effective collaboration with peers and superiors.

Summer Intern, Office of the Solicitor General of India
August 2023 - October 2023

• Drafted submissions for the Solicitor General for the landmark Article 370 Public Interest Litigation of the Indian Supreme Court.
• Assisted with Amicus Curiae submissions on taxation and digital asset cases.
• Aided in the preservation of tax revenues exceeding £2 million.

International Officer, Oxford Union
May 2023 - December 2023

• Proposed and secured a means-tested scholarship programme, increasing international membership by 20%.
• Organized diplomatic roundtables and cultural events featuring 20+ countries.
• Scholarship programme boosted the Union's year on year revenue by 15% and facilitated the election of the first International president in two decades.

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