The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is inviting applications for its Legal Internship Programme for law students interested in gaining structured exposure to competition law, regulatory practice, and policy-oriented legal research within India’s premier competition regulator.
About Competition Commission of India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body established under the Competition Act, 2002. It is responsible for promoting and sustaining fair competition in markets, preventing anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position, and regulating combinations such as mergers and acquisitions that may adversely affect competition. Through its enforcement, advocacy, and regulatory functions, the Commission plays a critical role in ensuring competitive market structures and protecting consumer interests across sectors of the economy.
About the Internship
The Legal Internship Programme at CCI offers law students a valuable opportunity to understand the functioning of a specialised regulatory authority working at the intersection of law, economics, and public policy. Interns are placed under the supervision of officers of the Commission and are exposed to live regulatory processes, competition law analysis, and institutional research practices.
During the internship, selected candidates engage with competition law issues arising in merger control, anti-competitive agreements, cartel investigations, and abuse of dominance matters. The programme also introduces interns to policy development and advocacy initiatives undertaken by the Commission to strengthen competitive governance in India.
This internship is particularly beneficial for students interested in regulatory litigation, corporate law, antitrust practice, and public policy research, as it offers insight into both enforcement mechanisms and institutional decision-making frameworks.
Eligibility Criteria
Students in the second or third year of a three-year LL.B. programme, or the fourth or final year of a five-year integrated law programme, are eligible to apply. LL.M. students may also apply. Applicants must be Indian nationals studying at recognised institutions and should have prior exposure to competition law as part of their academic coursework or research interests. Candidates who already hold confirmed job placements are not eligible to apply for this internship.
Responsibilities
Selected interns will assist the Commission in legal research and analytical work related to competition law matters. They may support officers in reviewing regulatory frameworks, preparing research notes, and contributing to policy-oriented documentation. Interns are also expected to participate in assigned research projects and assist in the preparation of structured reports relevant to the Commission’s ongoing work.
Mode
This is an in-office internship based in New Delhi.
Location
This internship is based in New Delhi.
Duration
The duration of the internship is one month, beginning from the first working day of the selected month. The internship may be extended to two or three months subject to institutional recommendation and approval by the Commission.
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Stipend
Selected interns will receive an honorarium of ₹15,000 per month.
Number of Positions
The Competition Commission of India selects approximately 15 interns each month under this programme.
Important Date / Deadline
There is no fixed deadline for submission of applications. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the official application link provided below.
Applicants are required to submit the prescribed application format along with a recommendation from their academic institution and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 200 words. Applications may also be submitted by email to internships@cci.gov.in or by post addressed to The Secretary, Competition Commission of India, Tower 1, 10th Floor, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi – 110023. The subject line or envelope should clearly mention the month and year for which the internship is sought.
