Ankita Phadke & Associates invites applications for a long-term litigation internship.
About Ankita Phadke & Associates
Ankita Phadke & Associates is a Mumbai-based litigation law firm located in the Fort area, one of the city’s principal legal practice hubs. The firm is engaged in handling matters across matrimonial, criminal, and corporate law, offering representation before courts and legal forums in a wide range of contentious disputes.
Litigation chambers operating in practice areas such as matrimonial and criminal law provide interns with valuable procedural exposure, particularly in matters involving client counselling, pleadings, interim applications, and court appearances. The firm focuses on providing structured courtroom-oriented training while ensuring that interns develop practical familiarity with case preparation workflows and legal documentation processes.
For students interested in trial court practice or specialised litigation areas such as family law disputes and criminal procedure, internships in such practice environments offer strong foundational learning opportunities.
About the Opportunity
Ankita Phadke & Associates is inviting applications for a paid long-term legal internship commencing on 15 October 2026. The internship is a long-term, in-office engagement, and the firm is looking for committed law students willing to commit a minimum of three months; candidates looking for a remote or online opportunity need not apply. The internship is designed to provide participants with hands-on exposure to litigation work, particularly in matrimonial and allied legal matters.
Selected interns will work closely with advocates handling ongoing disputes and assist in research, drafting, and procedural preparation tasks connected with active matters. The internship is intended for students seeking sustained engagement with chamber practice rather than short-term observational exposure.
This opportunity is particularly beneficial for candidates interested in developing professional competence in matrimonial litigation and related dispute resolution frameworks.
Nature of Work and Responsibilities
Interns selected for this programme will assist the legal team in conducting research on case laws, statutory provisions, and procedural requirements relevant to ongoing matters handled by the firm. Participants will also support drafting work connected with petitions, replies, applications, and notices prepared in matrimonial and criminal litigation matters.
Exposure to documentation workflows will help interns understand how case strategy is translated into pleadings and procedural filings before courts. Interns may also assist in case preparation activities, file organisation, and coordination related to litigation schedules.
Where possible, interns may observe court proceedings and gain practical insight into advocacy techniques and courtroom interactions. Participation in client-related documentation support further enhances familiarity with real-world litigation environments.
Such responsibilities ensure meaningful exposure to trial-oriented practice rather than purely academic assignments.
Expectations from Interns
The firm values punctuality, discipline, commitment and professionalism. This is a work-oriented internship rather than a certificate-oriented internship. If selected, interns will be expected to:
- Report to the office on time.
- Complete assignments within deadlines.
- Take instructions seriously.
- Be willing to learn.
- Work efficiently and independently.
- Maintain professional conduct.
- Take responsibility for the work entrusted to them.
Interns will also gain exposure to real and ongoing legal matters, legal research and drafting, court procedures and proceedings, litigation strategy, courts across Mumbai and beyond, and mentorship and practical learning.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to the following candidates:
Students in the third, fourth, or fifth year of a five-year integrated law programme
Students in the second or third year of a three-year LL.B. programme
Candidates demonstrating interest in matrimonial law and allied litigation practice
Applicants with strong work ethic, professional integrity, and willingness to learn
Preference will be given to candidates interested in pursuing litigation careers in family law and related dispute resolution areas.
Skills Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Interns selected for this programme will gain practical exposure to matrimonial litigation workflows, including drafting petitions, analysing factual disputes, and understanding procedural stages of family law matters. The internship also strengthens research abilities through engagement with statutory interpretation and case law analysis relevant to ongoing litigation.
Participants will develop drafting skills applicable to trial court practice and gain familiarity with documentation standards followed in matrimonial and criminal proceedings. Exposure to real case preparation further improves analytical reasoning and professional confidence in handling litigation assignments.
Working closely with practicing advocates enables interns to understand the day-to-day functioning of a litigation chamber and supports informed career planning for students considering long-term advocacy practice.
Duration Mode Location and Stipend
The internship is a long-term engagement with a minimum duration of three months, commencing on 15 October 2026.
The internship will be conducted in offline mode at the firm’s office in Fort, Mumbai, allowing interns to gain direct exposure to chamber practice and court-related workflows.
This is a paid internship, and a stipend will be provided during the internship period.
Important Dates
The internship will commence on 15 October 2026. Applications are open on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest.
Who Should Apply
This internship is particularly suitable for:
Law students interested in matrimonial litigation practice
Candidates planning careers in trial court advocacy
Students seeking long-term chamber exposure in Mumbai
Applicants aiming to strengthen drafting and procedural law skills
Individuals interested in criminal and family law dispute resolution
Students preparing for litigation-oriented professional pathways
Contact
Interested candidates may email Advocate Ankita Phadke at ankitaphadkeassociates@gmail.com.
Application Procedure
Interested and eligible candidates may send their CV along with a cover letter to ankitaphadkeassociates@gmail.com.
The application must follow these guidelines:
- The CV and cover letter must be in PDF format only; Word documents will not be considered.
- The application should be personalised and addressed directly to Advocate Ankita Phadke; generic or copy-pasted applications will be rejected.
- The CV should accurately reflect the candidate’s experience, and candidates should be prepared to discuss their previous internships during the interview.
- Candidates should genuinely want to learn law, litigation and the realities of legal practice.
Candidates are advised to read the application guidelines carefully before applying.
Click here to apply: ankitaphadkeassociates@gmail.com
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