Sastrys and Associates, an MSME-registered law firm based in Bhubaneswar, has invited applications from law students for the position of Legal Intern. The internship is structured to provide exposure to legal research, drafting work, and assistance on ongoing matters handled by the chamber. The opportunity is intended for students interested in gaining familiarity with professional legal practice in a chamber environment.
About Sastrys and Associates
Sastrys and Associates is a Bhubaneswar-based law firm engaged in handling legal matters across multiple practice areas. As an MSME-registered legal practice, the chamber undertakes advisory and litigation-related assignments that involve research support, drafting assistance, and procedural coordination. Law chambers of this nature typically work closely with courts, clients, and institutional stakeholders while supporting case preparation and documentation requirements.
Internships offered by litigation chambers generally introduce students to professional workflows associated with pleadings, research notes, and matter tracking. Students may also observe how legal arguments are structured and how case materials are organised for court proceedings or advisory work.
Through participation in chamber activities, interns may become familiar with the operational aspects of legal practice, including file preparation, documentation review, and legal issue analysis.
About the Internship Role
The Legal Intern position at Sastrys and Associates is designed for law students seeking exposure to research-oriented and drafting-related assignments within a chamber setting. Interns may assist advocates with background research on legal issues and support the preparation of documents connected with ongoing matters.
The internship may involve reviewing case materials, identifying relevant statutory provisions, and compiling legal references required for drafting purposes. Interns may also contribute to organising research inputs necessary for submissions, petitions, or advisory notes prepared by the chamber.
Work undertaken during such internships generally depends on the nature of matters handled by the office during the internship period. Assignments may vary between litigation support tasks and documentation-based legal research activities.
Nature of Work and Responsibilities
Interns selected for this role may be required to support the chamber in several research and drafting-related functions. Typical responsibilities may include:
- Conducting legal research on assigned topics
- Assisting in preparation of draft documents and case summaries
- Reviewing statutory provisions and case law references
- Supporting advocates in documentation-related work
- Organising legal materials relevant to ongoing matters
- Assisting with analytical inputs connected with case preparation
The exact nature of assignments may vary depending on the requirements of the chamber during the internship period.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to law students enrolled in recognised three-year or five-year law degree programmes. Preference is indicated for:
- Students in the third year or above of a five-year law programme
- Students in the final year of a three-year law programme
Applicants are expected to demonstrate familiarity with legal research methods and drafting fundamentals typically taught during law school coursework.
Skills Required
Candidates applying for the internship are expected to possess basic competencies relevant to chamber-based legal work. These may include:
- Legal research skills
- Drafting ability
- Analytical reading of statutes and case law
- Organisational skills in handling legal materials
- Willingness to assist with assigned legal tasks
These skills support participation in documentation-related and research-oriented assignments during the internship period.
Duration and Location
The internship will be conducted at the office of Sastrys and Associates in Bhubaneswar. The expected duration of the internship ranges between one and two months depending on mutual coordination between the chamber and selected candidates.
Stipend
This is an unpaid legal internship. Selected interns will not receive financial remuneration during the internship period.
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply by sending their updated resume through email to:
Applicants may also communicate through direct message as indicated in the internship announcement. Candidates are advised to ensure that their resume includes relevant academic details and any prior experience in research, drafting, or internships.
