NALSA is inviting applications from eligible law students for its one-month Internship Programme aimed at providing practical exposure to legal aid, access to justice, and the functioning of legal services institutions.
About the Organisation
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is a statutory body constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. It is responsible for ensuring access to justice by providing free legal aid to eligible individuals and promoting alternative dispute resolution through Lok Adalats and legal awareness initiatives.
NALSA plays a crucial role in strengthening the legal aid ecosystem across India by coordinating with State Legal Services Authorities, District Legal Services Authorities, legal aid institutions, and various justice delivery mechanisms.
About the Opportunity
NALSA is offering its Internship Programme 2026 for law students across the country. The programme is designed to provide participants with practical exposure to legal services administration, legal aid mechanisms, policy implementation, and field-level justice delivery institutions.
Interns will gain first-hand experience of NALSA’s functioning through research assignments, institutional visits, orientation sessions, and interactions with legal services stakeholders.
Duration
The internship will run for a period of one month (four weeks) and will commence on the first day of the respective month.
Mode
This is a full-time in-office internship.
Location
The internship will be conducted in New Delhi.
Stipend / Salary
No stipend, remuneration, TA, or DA will be provided during the internship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students pursuing a Three-Year LL.B. course from a recognised institution.
- Students pursuing a Five-Year Integrated Law Course from a recognised institution.
- Preference will be given to:
- Students in the 3rd to 5th year of a Five-Year Integrated Law Course.
- Students in the 2nd to 3rd year of a Three-Year LL.B. Course.
Roles & Responsibilities
Legal Services Research
- Study legal aid frameworks, schemes, SOPs, and institutional policies.
- Analyse reports, modules, and legal services documentation.
Institutional Exposure
- Observe the functioning of NALSA and associated legal services institutions.
- Participate in orientation and learning sessions conducted by NALSA officials.
Field Visits
- Visit legal aid institutions and justice delivery bodies.
- Gain exposure to District Legal Services Authorities and Legal Aid Defence Counsel Offices.
- Observe proceedings and operations at National Lok Adalats.
Court & Justice System Exposure
- Visit Remand Courts, mediation centres, and other justice-related institutions.
- Understand the practical functioning of legal aid and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Professional Development
- Interact with legal professionals and officials working in the legal services sector.
- Develop practical understanding of access-to-justice initiatives.
What You Will Gain
- Practical exposure to India’s legal aid framework.
- Understanding of NALSA’s institutional functioning.
- Experience through field visits and court-related observations.
- Networking opportunities with legal services professionals.
- Exposure to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Internship Certificate upon successful completion.
- Enhanced understanding of access-to-justice initiatives and public legal services.
Apply Now!
Interested candidates may apply through:
Application Link: https://nalsa.gov.in/
Documents Required:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Expression of Interest (one page or shorter)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority of the institution
Email ID (For Queries): nalsa-dla@nic.in
Contact Number: 011-23382778
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NALSA is accepting applications from eligible law students for its one-month legal internship programme in New Delhi.
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The internship programme is particularly beneficial for students interested in legal aid, public policy, access to justice, and judicial administration. Through a combination of research work, institutional exposure, and field visits, participants will gain practical insights into the implementation of welfare-oriented legal initiatives and the functioning of various stakeholders involved in the justice delivery system.
