Hi Spoulose,
Regarding your queries
GMAT , I understand is indeed a major factor that would help me assess my chances at the B-schools. However I would like to know
Although wiehtage given to GMAT is no more than 20% of the entire application, but you should have an avg. cut-off range (670-730), so that you are in a position to apply in b-schools.
(a)If my current work experience of around 3.5 years by the time I apply, would be sufficient?
Would be sufficient..
(b) I would like to pursue a career in infrastructure advisory, post MBA. Which B-schools and more specifically which specializations would give me an upper hand to pursue the same.
Try your chances by clicking https://www.general-ed.com/chances-of-bschool
(c) Getting full scholarship is very necessary I have to pursue an MBA. Which are the universities having wide range of scholarships?
Scholarship depends upon school to school. And most importantly chances of scholarship depend on how you position yourself in application essays & interviews.
(d) With the current credentials, do you have any suggestions/ advise as to what which B-schools I should target and what kind of profiles would suit me (apart from infrastructure advisory). This would help me setting the right or rather I would say achievable targets.
You can look forward for consultancy & must target schools in US & Asia-Pacific region with good consultancy placement rate post-MBA. You can visit https://www.general-ed.com/MBA-essay-analysis for more information
(e) Is there any further inputs or activities that I can pursue at work and outside work that will help me enhance my current profile:
You can work upon & enhance your leadership traits, professional achievements & other aptitudes.
Let me any other concern you might have.You can even PM me your number to have a detail discussion over your profile & selection of b-schools.
Regards,
Yash
Spoulose wrote:Hi Alex,
I happened to see profile evaluations by you , which was very informative.
I would like to know if you can give me a brief guidance on my standing for an MBA at some of the B- schools.
I am attaching my resume along with the mail so that you can have a better understanding of my work profile and educational qualifications. I have tried to sum up my work profile, academic and extra- curricular achievements, evidence of leadership etc.
GMAT , I understand is indeed a major factor that would help me assess my chances at the B-schools. However I would like to know
(a) If my current work experience of around 3.5 years by the time I apply, would be sufficient?
(b) I would like to pursue a career in infrastructure advisory, post MBA. Which B-schools and more specifically which specializations would give me an upper hand to pursue the same.
(c) Getting full scholarship is very necessary I have to pursue an MBA. Which are the universities having wide range of scholarships?
(d) With the current credentials, do you have any suggestions/ advise as to what which B-schools I should target and what kind of profiles would suit me (apart from infrastructure advisory). This would help me setting the right or rather I would say achievable targets.
(e) Is there any further inputs or activities that I can pursue at work and outside work that will help me enhance my current profile:
RESUME
WORK EXPERIENCE:
"¢ Legal Counsel - Teyma India Private Limited [Group company of Abengoa, S.A., Spanish multinational corporation.]- 5th November 2012 - till date
Managing the legal affairs of the company at every stage including bidding, execution and closure of the project.
"¢ Asst. Manager -Legal - Gammon India Limited, Mumbai [One of the biggest Indian Construction Companies]- 5th April 2010 - 31st October 2012
Drafting and vetting
(a) Joint venture agreements, consortium agreements, memorandum of understanding, EPC contracts.
(b) Confidentiality agreements, consultancy agreements, employment agreements, technical services agreement, cancellation deeds, purchase orders, work orders.
(c) Letter of intents, sub contract agreements to be issued to sub-contractors.
(d) Bank guarantees for mobilization advance, performance bank guarantees.
Legal Risk Analysis
(a) Highlighting the major legal risks in major project during the pre-tender stage like risk purchase clauses, liquidated damages, force majeure provisions, warranty, latent defects, exit clauses, financial risks of bank guarantees, indemnities, intellectual property rights, arbitration/litigation, confidentiality obligations etc.
Legal support in contractual issues during operational phase of projects:
(a) Vetting of critical letters to employers on various issues like cess payment, recasting of contract price, non-payment of running account bills etc.
(b) Giving legal opinion as well as legal recourse available on contractual issues based on the contract and correspondences with the client.
(c) Drafting notices, replies to notices, no claim certificates etc.
(d) Avoidance of litigation by highlighting the legal implications to the business units.
Arbitration and Litigation
(a) Defending arbitration invoked by subcontractors against the company.
(b) Follow up on litigation under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (under S.34, S.11, S. 14 of the Act )
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
"¢ 2008-2009- University College London [LL.M in International Business Law.].
"¢ 2003 - 2008- National University of Advanced Legal Studies, India [B.A LL.B (Hons.)].
"¢ 2002 - 2003-The Delta Study, India. [AISSCE].
"¢ 2000 - 2001- The Delta Study, India.[AISSE]
LEGAL INTERNSHIPS:
"¢ A.L.M.T Legal, Associates &Solicitors, Mumbai -27th August to 14th September 2007.
"¢ A.R.A Law, Advocates & Solicitors, Mumbai - 3rd May to 29th May 2007.
"¢ R. Venkataramani, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India-10th July to 28th July 2006.
"¢ Nalini Chidambaram, Senior Advocate, High Court of Madras - June 1st to June 11th 2005
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS:
POSITIONS HELD:
"¢ Student Editor 2007,2008 NUALS LAW JOURNAL (Vol 1.2007), (Vol 2.2008). Being the editor for two consecutive years has equipped me to shoulder high level of responsibility and to meet deadlines amidst stressful environment.
"¢ Member. IT Task Force 2006 - Part of a forum working within the University to disseminate learning and knowledge of Information Technology.
"¢ Student Member. Legal Aid Clinic 2006 - Working within the University which aimed at disseminating legal knowledge and aid to the poor and needy.
"¢ Member. Student Council 2003 - As a part the Student Council of the University I initiated the pilot issue of the University Newsletter .
"¢ House Captain. The Delta Study, India 2002-. Led my team in winning a number of laurels in sports and literary activities during the academic year.
MOOT COURT COMPETITIONS:
"¢ Surana and Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition 2006- Speaker of the winning team. Also adjudged as the Best Speaker of the finals of the same.
"¢ 9th Dr. Kesavankutty Memorial Moot Court Competition 2007- Speaker of the Winning Team Also won the prize for the best written submission.
CLIENT COUNSELLING:
"¢ Louis M. Brown Client Counseling 2007 -Represented the University at the National Rounds.
PAPER PRESENTATIONS:
"¢ 2nd National Annual Conference on Environmental Education (2007)-Presented a paper on Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainable Development-With specific reference to the issue of water logging.
"¢ South Asia level Round Table Conference on Law and Impossibilities of Democratic Social Transformation (2006) - Presented a paper titled Naxalite Movement in India. Is It a Lost Cause?
INTER-COLLEGIATE DEBATES:
"¢ All Kerala Inter Collegiate Debating Contest held at St. Teresa's College, India- Member of Best Team (2006) and Best Speaker (2005).
PUBLICATIONS:
"¢ Sarah Poulose, Lakshmi Rajagopalan Nair "Naxalite Movement in India. Is It a Lost Cause?" The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Volume 2, Issue 3, pp.325-330.
"¢ Sarah Poulose, Niruphama R "Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainable Development-With Specific Reference to the Issue of Water Logging" published in NACEE Journal 2007.
