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The National Legal Services Authority invites applications for its one-month internship programme on access to justice and legal aid systems.
About the Organisation
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is a statutory body constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 with the primary objective of ensuring access to justice for all, particularly the weaker and marginalised sections of society. It plays a central role in implementing legal aid programmes across India and coordinating the functioning of State Legal Services Authorities, District Legal Services Authorities, and Taluk Legal Services Committees.
NALSA is responsible for organising Lok Adalats, promoting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, and supporting initiatives that strengthen legal awareness among citizens. Through its nationwide programmes, the Authority facilitates legal representation for persons who cannot afford legal services and promotes equitable participation in the justice delivery system.
Internships at NALSA provide law students with a valuable opportunity to understand how institutional legal aid mechanisms operate in practice. Exposure to such programmes helps students appreciate the intersection between constitutional rights, public welfare schemes, and procedural access to justice. The internship is particularly beneficial for those interested in public law, human rights, social justice litigation, and policy-oriented legal practice.
About the Internship Programme
NALSA offers a structured internship programme designed to familiarise law students with the institutional functioning of India’s legal aid framework. The internship provides exposure to the operational processes involved in implementing legal services schemes and coordinating access-to-justice initiatives across different levels of the legal system.
Interns are engaged in activities that introduce them to the role played by NALSA in strengthening legal awareness, organising Lok Adalats, and supporting dispute resolution mechanisms outside conventional court systems. Participants gain insight into how legal aid institutions contribute to reducing pendency, improving outreach to vulnerable communities, and strengthening grassroots justice delivery.
The programme is intended to help students understand the administrative and policy dimensions of legal services institutions while also developing familiarity with the functioning of statutory authorities engaged in welfare-oriented legal initiatives. It is particularly suitable for candidates interested in public policy, access-to-justice programmes, and institutional legal reform.
Nature of Work During Internship
Interns selected under the programme may be involved in research-based and observational assignments connected with legal services administration and outreach initiatives. Exposure is typically provided to the functioning of legal aid schemes, documentation processes, and programme coordination mechanisms that support justice delivery across the country.
Participants may also gain insight into the working of Lok Adalats and other alternative dispute resolution forums organised under the supervision of legal services institutions. The internship helps students understand how statutory authorities collaborate with courts, government departments, and civil society organisations to improve access to justice.
The programme aims to develop awareness about legal literacy campaigns, victim compensation schemes, and welfare-based legal interventions undertaken at the national level.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility conditions:
- Students pursuing a three-year LL.B. course from a recognised university or institution
- Students enrolled in a five-year integrated law programme from a recognised university or institution
- Preference will be given to students in the third to fifth year of a five-year integrated programme
- Preference will also be given to students in the second and third year of a three-year LL.B. programme
Candidates with demonstrated interest in access-to-justice initiatives and legal aid systems are particularly encouraged to apply.
Duration of Internship
The internship duration is one month (four weeks).
The internship commences from the first day of the respective month for which the candidate is selected. Applicants should ensure availability throughout the internship period before submitting their application.
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Location
National Legal Services Authority Office, New Delhi
This is a full-time physical internship and requires attendance at the NALSA office during working hours.
Internship Guidelines
Selected interns must comply with the following programme requirements:
- Interns are required to arrange their own accommodation during the internship period
- No stipend, honorarium, or travel allowance will be provided
- Office timings are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM unless otherwise directed
- Interns are required to attend six working days per week (Monday to Saturday)
- A minimum of 90% attendance is mandatory for successful completion
- Interns must carry their own laptops for assigned tasks
- Local travel to courts or related offices may be required depending on assignments
- Formal black and white dress code as prescribed by the Bar Council of Delhi must be followed
- Interns must maintain discipline and professional etiquette throughout the internship
- The internship is full-time in nature and cannot be combined with any other course or professional engagement during the internship period
These guidelines ensure structured participation and meaningful engagement with institutional activities.
Perks and Certification
Interns who successfully complete the internship programme will be awarded a Certificate of Internship by NALSA.
At the conclusion of the internship, participants may also have the opportunity to interact with members of the NALSA team and participate in a group interaction session designed to reflect on learning outcomes and institutional exposure gained during the programme.
The internship provides valuable institutional experience for students interested in public interest law, legal aid administration, and justice sector reforms.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants must prepare the following documents before submitting the online application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Expression of Interest (one-page write-up explaining motivation and suitability for the internship)
- No Objection Certificate issued by the Dean, Head of Department, Internship Committee, or other competent academic authority mentioning the applicant’s course and semester/year
Incomplete applications or applications submitted without the required documents may not be considered.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must submit their application through the official online application form along with all required documents before the deadline.
For further information, applicants may contact:
Phone: 011-23382778
Email: nalsa-dla@nic.in
