Department of Legal Affairs Opens Internship Programme for Law Students and Graduates
Kiran Raj
The Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA), Ministry of Law and Justice, has announced the launch of its Internship Programme for young law students and graduates. This initiative offers practical exposure to the inner workings of the department and aims to develop skills in research, court processes, and legal advisory across diverse fields including constitutional, administrative, finance, infrastructure, labour, arbitration, and contract law.
The programme is open to Indian students who have completed the second year of a three-year law course, the third year of a five-year law course, or who have graduated from a recognized law institution. Applicants with advanced computer skills will receive preference.
Internships will generally span one month, beginning on the first working day of each month unless otherwise specified. Candidates interested in applying can submit their forms online through the Department’s website at https://legalaffairs.gov.in/internship. Along with the application, students must provide the necessary documents and a No Objection Certificate from their college or university, while graduates are required to upload their final year certificate.
The last date to apply is 8th May, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applicants are advised to complete the process before this deadline.
A maximum of 50 candidates will be selected each month. Notifications regarding shortlisting will be sent via the Internship Portal or email.
Interns will be deployed across multiple locations, including the Main Secretariat in New Delhi, Central Agency Section at the Supreme Court, Litigation HC Section in Delhi, and Branch Secretariats in Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.
At the conclusion of the internship, interns are required to submit a monthly report along with research work assigned during their tenure. Upon satisfactory completion, including maintaining a minimum of 90% attendance and receiving positive remarks from supervisors, interns will be awarded a certificate.
Interns must adhere to several conditions during their tenure. They are responsible for their own accommodation and are required to work full-time, following office hours from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Compliance with confidentiality protocols, proper conduct, and dress code requirements (formal black trousers and white shirts) is mandatory.
An honorarium of Rs. 1000 will be provided to interns upon successful completion of the programme. The department reserves the right to terminate internships at any stage without assigning reasons. In addition, the Secretary of the Department has the discretion to relax certain provisions when necessary.
For more information and updates, candidates can visit the official website.
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