Karan Gupta Law Chambers invites applications for assessment internships at its Bangalore office between January and March 2027. Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹6,000, with an additional ₹6,000 towards expenses for students residing outside Bangalore. Interns who perform well may be considered for Associate positions in the May, June or July 2027 intake.
About Karan Gupta Law Chambers
Karan Gupta Law Chambers is a Bangalore-based practice handling disputes, litigation and commercial advisory matters. Its practice spans civil and commercial disputes, arbitration, company law, employment, service matters and intellectual property.
The Chambers represents clients before courts, tribunals and other dispute resolution forums.
About the Internship
The assessment internship involves research and drafting on dispute-related matters. Interns will participate in meetings, take responsibility for assigned matters and be assessed on their work during the internship.
Strong performance may lead to consideration for an Associate position; an appointment is not guaranteed.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a three-year or five-year law course at a recognised university.
- Be in the penultimate or final year of their course.
- Have prior internship experience in disputes or litigation.
Graduates are not eligible.
Roles and Responsibilities
Interns will:
- Conduct research on dispute-related matters.
- Undertake legal drafting assignments.
- Attend meetings.
- Take ownership of assigned matters.
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Duration, Location and Work Mode
The Chambers describes the opportunities as one-month assessment internships, with the following slots:
| Slot | Internship Period |
|---|---|
| January | 15 January–7 February 2027 |
| February | 1–28 February 2027 |
| March | 1–31 March 2027 |
The internships require in-person attendance. Part-time and online internships are not available.
Office address: 26, 1st Cross, Magrath Road, next to Garuda Mall, Bangalore – 560025.
Stipend and Benefits
- Stipend: ₹6,000 per month.
- Additional expense support: ₹6,000 for students residing outside Bangalore.
- Career consideration: Interns who perform well may be considered for Associate positions in the May, June or July 2027 intake.
How to Apply?
Email your complete application to applications@kglaw.in, including:
- A CV not exceeding three pages.
- A statement of interest not exceeding 300 words explaining your motivation to practise in disputes or as a litigating lawyer.
- Either a writing sample published after January 2024 or an analytical note of 800–1,200 words on one of the prescribed topics or judgments below.
Use the subject line:
Application for assessment internship, [Month] 2027
If you are available for more than one slot, list the slots in order of preference.
Incomplete applications will receive no response.
Topics for the Analytical Note
Choose one of the following topics, or one of the judgments listed in the next section.
- Execution of arbitral awards: Examine reforms to award enforcement through CPC execution under Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The prompt refers to the Supreme Court’s October 2026 request for a Law Commission study while a 2002 award remained in litigation. What reforms should the Commission recommend, and should domestic and foreign awards follow a common procedure?
- Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015: When a plaintiff bypasses mediation by seeking urgent interim relief, how far should the court look behind the plaint? What follows if ad interim relief is refused?
Judgments for the Analytical Note
Applicants may instead analyse one of these judgments:
- Girishbhai Natwarlal Patel v. Gautam Punjabhai Palkhiwala, 2026 INSC 1177, Supreme Court, 30 October 2026.
- A.P. State Wakf Board v. Syed Masood Ahmed, 2026 INSC 1152, Supreme Court, 26 October 2026.
- Suresh Babu J.N. v. Jaganmohan, 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 265, Karnataka High Court, MFA 3477/2026.
Selection Timeline
| Internship Slot | Decisions By |
|---|---|
| January | 1 December 2026 |
| February | 31 December 2026 |
| March | 31 January 2027 |
These dates are selection decision dates.
Contact Details
Email: applications@kglaw.in
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