Nikita Jacob

Advocate, Activist

Indian Mumbai, India

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ProfessionAdvocate, Activist
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceMumbai, India

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EducationILS Law College, Pune

Educational Qualification(s)

Diploma in Human Rights & International Law2010
Diploma in Corporate Laws2011
Bachelor of Socio-Legal Sciences Bachelor of Laws (B.S.L.LL.B)ILS Law College, Pune
Bachelor of Socio-Legal Sciences Bachelor of Laws (B.S.L.LB)ILS Law College, Pune

Personal Life

Religion: Catholic

Career

Advocate at Bombay High CourtEnrolled with Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in 2013
Human Rights and Environmental ActivistVolunteer with Extinction Rebellion (XR), worked on environmental projects including awareness for UN Climate Change Conference
Work Experience
  • SK Legal Associates (Mumbai) - April 2015 to November 2016
  • Tatva Legal (Mumbai) - November 2016 to April 2017
  • Girish Godbole Law Firm (Bombay High Court) - August 2017 to November 2020

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She is the first lawyer in her family.
2. Became an advocate affiliated with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in 2013.
3. Was part of various NGOs and the human rights cell during her college days.
4. Actively participated in sports during both college and school.
5. Was showcased in a readathon campaign by Hindustan Times in April 2020.
6. Got into legal trouble with Delhi Police for a toolkit document associated with Greta Thunberg in February 2021.
7. Born Catholic[3].
8. Handles civil cases, advises clients to settle disputes[3].
9. Interests include photography, baking, and blogging[6].
10. Born Catholic.
11. Has experience of seven years as a lawyer.
12. Worked as a junior under senior advocate Girish Godbole for about 3 years.
13. Never been associated with any political party.
14. Active in environmental activism through NGOs.
15. Played table tennis at the inter-collegiate level.
16. Studied at the St Joseph’s Convent School in Panchgani and completed her junior college at Mumbai’s St Xavier’s College.
17. Researched on Aarey forest and coastal road projects.
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