Varna Vijayan is a dedicated law student currently in the fourth year of the B.A. LL.B. programme at Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. With a strong academic interest in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law, she has been steadily building her profile through legal research, writing, and active engagement with contemporary legal issues.
As an Editor Trainee at LJRF, Varna contributes to legal content development, academic publications, and knowledge-sharing initiatives aimed at promoting accessible and meaningful legal discourse. Her enthusiasm for legal scholarship, analytical thinking, and public-oriented legal education reflects a commitment to understanding the law not merely as a profession but as a tool for justice and social transformation.
EDUCATION
Varna is pursuing the five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. programme at Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, one of Kerala’s premier institutions for legal education, having demonstrated consistent academic excellence throughout her educational journey. She completed her Higher Secondary Education (Plus Two) at Government Higher Secondary School, Navaikulam, securing 98.7%, having also completed her secondary education at the same institution.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Over the course of her academic journey, Varna has built a wide-ranging internship profile spanning banking law, human rights, criminal justice administration, constitutional and public law, corporate practice, and disability rights:
- Canara Bank, Kilimanoor (April 2022) – Gained exposure to banking operations, documentation, customer grievance mechanisms, and regulatory compliance.
- Kerala Women’s Commission (January 2023) – Worked on matters concerning women’s rights and gender justice, assisting in the review of complaints and policy-related issues, and participating in adalats.
- District Court, Thiruvananthapuram, Vanchiyoor (April 2024) – Observed civil and criminal litigation, assisted in legal research, drafting, and case analysis.
- Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB), Kerala (May 2024) – Assisted with documentation and analytical work under the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, working alongside officials including the Superintendent of Police (Southern Range) and the Legal Advisor at VACB, Vanchiyoor.
- Advocate General’s Office, Kerala High Court (August 2024) – Observed the functioning of the State’s highest law office, with exposure to constitutional, administrative, and public law matters concerning government litigation.
- Central Prison and Correctional Home, Poojappura (April 2025) – Studied prison administration, correctional policy, and the legal safeguards available to inmates.
- Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mumbai (April 2026) – Worked on corporate compliance, pharmaceutical regulation, and commercial documentation.
- Bhuta Holding Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai (April 2026) – Assisted in reviewing corporate and commercial documents, gaining insight into contractual obligations and corporate governance.
- Federation of the Blind, PMG, Thiruvananthapuram (May 2026) – Engaged with disability rights, social welfare legislation, and accessibility advocacy.
- Excise Range Office, Kazhakootam (May 2026) – Gained exposure to excise administration and statutory compliance.
PUBLICATIONS
Varna authored:
- ‘Jokes on Trial: The Changing Landscape of Stand-up Comedy‘, published in LJRF Voice, examining the intersection of freedom of expression, satire, and legal regulation in contemporary comedy.
- ‘Human Rights and Refugees in Global Peace Process‘, Published in LJRF Voice.
SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENTS
Varna has actively participated in a range of programmes aimed at deepening her legal and constitutional understanding:
- Webinar on Constitutional Law – Challenges and Remedies, organized by DLSA Ernakulam in association with LJRF Constitutional Literacy (Constitutional Day, 26 November 2023)
- One-Month Online Certificate Course on Legal Drafting, conducted by Legal Research & Analysis (LRA Legal Services Pvt. Ltd.), April–May 2025
- ADR Committee activities in collaboration with the Pro Bono Club, Ministry of Law and Justice, Amity Law School
- CET Model United Nations (CET MUN), Thiruvananthapuram (2023)
- Delegate, Kerala State Human Rights Commission Function (December 2023)
- National Workshop on Concordance in Healthcare: Fostering Transgender Wellbeing (2024)
- State-Level Prohibition Day Observance Programme, Department of Social Justice
- Kerala Balasastra Congress
- Cognitio 2025 – Intercollegiate Quiz Competition, organized by the Postgraduate Department of English, Christ Nagar College
- Various Moot Court, MUN, ADR, and legal awareness programmes at Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram
She is also the Winner of the Model Parliament Competition (2021), reflecting her early interest in legislative process and democratic governance.
LEADERSHIP, EDITORIAL & VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE
Varna served as a Volunteer for the 19th All India Moot Court Competition for the Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Ever Rolling Trophy (2025), organized by the Moot Court Society, Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, where her contributions were formally recognized. She is a Member of VEDIKA – Centre for Women and Gender Justice, Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, and serves as a Trainee Editor of LJRF Voice, contributing to legal research, writing, and editorial work.
Millennium Fellow, Class of 2026 – United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and Millennium Campus Network (MCN). Selected for a global undergraduate leadership programme focused on advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals through community-based social impact initiatives.
Her commitment to community engagement extends to voluntary work with the National Service Scheme (NSS), DLSA Adalats, Legal Aid Clinic activities, ADR initiatives, and the Legal Literacy Mission, Neyyattinkara Taluk.
INTERESTS & EXPERTISE
Areas of Interest: Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights
Core Legal Skills: Legal Research and Writing, Legal Drafting
Languages: English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil
Artistic Interests: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Drawing, Badminton