A prestigious paid government legal internship opportunity for law students and graduates across India.
About the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice
The Paid Internship at the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice offers exceptional exposure to the legal functioning of the Government of India. The Department is a key arm of the Ministry responsible for advising the Government on constitutional, administrative, financial, and economic law matters. It also represents the Union of India before various courts and tribunals and is deeply involved in drafting legislation, legal opinions, and policy advisory.
Through this paid government legal internship, candidates gain insight into how the Indian government operates legally, including advisory roles in constitutional law, arbitration, contract law, labour law, infrastructure law, and conveyancing. This internship is ideal for candidates aiming to pursue careers in public service, litigation, public policy, or corporate advisory with a strong regulatory orientation.
About the Internship Opportunity
This is a full-time paid government legal internship designed to provide practical training to law students and graduates. Interns will be involved in:
- Legal research and referencing
- Understanding court functioning
- Assisting in legal advisory matters
- Exposure to constitutional, administrative, economic, finance, labour, infrastructure, arbitration, and contract law
The internship ordinarily runs for one month, commencing from the first working day of each month unless specified otherwise.
Event Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Available Now |
| Application Deadline | 13 February 2026 |
| Internship Period | One month (commences from first working day of month) |
Location and Mode
Mode: Offline – Physical Internship
Location / Address: New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru
Selected candidates may be deployed at the Main Secretariat in New Delhi, Central Agency Section at the Supreme Court, Litigation Sections at the Delhi High Court, or branch secretariats in the above cities.
Format and Structure
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 Month |
| Working Hours | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Supervisor / Mentor | Department of Legal Affairs Officials |
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants for this paid government legal internship must be Indian citizens who have completed the 2nd year of a 3-year LL.B. or the 3rd year of a 5-year LL.B. course. Law graduates from recognised universities are also eligible to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced computer skills including MS Office, Adobe tools, and infographic software.
Students are required to upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their institution, whereas law graduates may submit their final year certificate in lieu of the NOC. Candidates must strictly adhere to departmental rules, maintain confidentiality by signing an NDA, and follow the mandatory formal dress code of black trousers and white shirt.
Additional Highlights
• Certificate of Internship on satisfactory completion
• Paid Internship – ₹1,000 Honorarium
• Exposure to government legal advisory work
• Opportunities across five major Indian cities
• Networking with senior government law officers
Contact Information
• Department: Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India
• Address: As per allocated deployment office
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