Internship Opportunity at Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice | Apply by April 10

About the Organisation

The Department of Legal Affairs operates under the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, and was established in 1961. It plays a crucial role in providing legal advice to various ministries and departments and handles litigation on behalf of the Government.

About the Internship

The Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA) offers an Internship Programme aimed at providing practical exposure to law students and graduates.

The programme is designed to familiarize interns with:

• Legal research and referencing work
• Court functioning
• Drafting and tendering legal advice

Interns gain exposure to diverse areas such as:

• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• Finance Law
• Infrastructure Law
• Economic Law
• Labour Law
• Arbitration & Contract Law
• Conveyancing

This internship is ideal for students looking to understand government litigation and advisory work.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• Indian students who have completed:
  • 2nd year of 3-year LL.B., or
  • 3rd year of 5-year LL.B., or
• Law graduates from a recognized university

💡 Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Advanced computer skills (MS Office, infographics, Adobe tools, etc.)

Duration

📆 1 Month

• Begins from the first working day of each month

Location

📍 Multiple Locations:

• New Delhi (Main Secretariat & Supreme Court Sections)
• Chennai
• Mumbai
• Kolkata
• Bengaluru

Selection Process

• Around 50 candidates are selected every month
• Shortlisting is done as per departmental guidelines
• Selected candidates are informed via email/portal

Nature of Work & Deployment

Interns may be deployed in:

• Main Secretariat (New Delhi)
• Central Agency Section (Supreme Court)
• Litigation Sections (Delhi High Court)
• Branch Secretariats across major cities

Certification

📜 Certificate will be awarded upon:

• 90% attendance (mandatory)
• Satisfactory performance and evaluation

Honorarium

💰 ₹1,000 (on successful completion)

Important Terms

• Full-time physical internship (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• No parallel course/work allowed
• Interns must arrange their own accommodation
• Strict confidentiality and NDA compliance required
• Formal dress code (black trousers & white shirt)

Last Date to Apply

📅 10 April 2026 (5:00 PM)

Application Procedure

Apply through the official link:
🔗 https://legalaffairs.gov.in/internship/form.php

Official Notification:
🔗 https://legalaffairs.gov.in/internship/assets/docs/guidelines_NOC.pdf

Why This Internship Matters

This internship is especially valuable for those interested in:

• Government Litigation
• Public Policy
• Constitutional & Administrative Law
• Legal Advisory Roles in Government

It offers first-hand exposure to how legal decisions are made at the highest levels of governance.

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