Masha Serasinghe

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented
professional with 4 years of diverse
experience as a Project Intern, Legal
Intern, and Associate. My
background includes supporting and
developing internship programs,
organizing workshops and seminars,
and providing legal advice and
awareness. I am passionate about
enhancing legal knowledge and
career guidance, with a proven track
record of managing stakeholders
and coordinating successful events.
My strong organizational and
communication skills make me an
asset to any team.

Project Intern- Part Time
Centre for the Study of Human Rights,
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

September 2023-
October 2024

Collaborated with UNDP Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Justice on the
'JURE' project.
Assisted the Nuwaraeliya District Coordinator in delivering free legal
advice.
Provided legal awareness sessions in the Nuwaraeliya District.
Managed stakeholders within the Nuwaraeliya District.
Supported the implementation of promotional activities for the project.
Ensured promotional activities were conducted in a professional
manner.
Followed project guidelines and protocols during activities.
Assisted in organizing and managing project-related events.
Contributed to project documentation and reporting tasks.

Legal Intern
Private Law Chambers, Sri Lanka

Jan 2020- July 2023

Prepare detailed reports on various human rights issues.
Organize and manage case files for ongoing projects.
Provide legal advice and support to team members.
Draft and edit legal documents, including pleadings and contracts.
Write correspondence related to legal matters.
Assist in the day-to-day operations of the legal drafting team.
Conduct research on human rights laws and policies.
Compile data and information for project documentation.
Coordinate with other team members to ensure project deadlines are
met.
Participate in meetings and discussions regarding human rights
initiatives.

Masters In European Union Studies (Reading)
Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Austria
 

Bachelor of Law (Hons), 2020 – 2023
Univeristy of Colombo, Sri Lanka