Ishita Karnik
About Ishita Karnik
Ishita Karnik is a Trainee Solicitor currently working at Linklaters in London, England. She has a diverse background in legal roles, including positions at various prestigious law firms and leadership roles in law-related organizations.
Work at Linklaters
Ishita Karnik has been associated with Linklaters since 2021. Currently, she serves as a Trainee Solicitor, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this, she worked as a Legal Assistant in the Pro Bono team for two years, starting in 2022. Her experience at Linklaters also includes participating in the Summer Vacation Scheme in 2021 and serving as a Future Trainee Solicitor from 2021 to 2024. Additionally, she acted as a Brand Ambassador for the firm from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Ishita Karnik studied Law at the University of Leeds, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2019 to 2022. Her academic background is complemented by various roles in legal and pro bono initiatives, including her involvement with the Prison Law project through St. Giles Trust. She also participated in the Aspiring Solicitors program, enhancing her commercial awareness and legal skills.
Background
Ishita Karnik's early education includes studying at Gopal Sharma International School, where she completed her Xth (ICSE) from 2007 to 2016. She later attended JAI HIND COLLEGE in Mumbai, where she completed her XII in Arts from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange program in Spain from 2016 to 2017, which provided her with international exposure.
Professional Experience
Ishita Karnik has gained diverse professional experience in the legal field. Before her tenure at Linklaters, she worked at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as part of a work experience scheme in 2020. She also held various roles in organizations such as The Business Update as a Writer & Strategist, and served as President of the Leeds University Law Society from 2021 to 2022. Her involvement with Aspiring Solicitors included multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing legal skills and networking.
Achievements in Legal Community
Throughout her career, Ishita Karnik has engaged in various initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. She served as a Network Ambassador for Women Breaking Barriers Leeds and participated in the AS Aspire program. Her contributions to the legal community reflect her commitment to supporting underrepresented groups and fostering a more inclusive environment in the legal field.