NALSA invites applications for its Internship Programme 2026, a one-month internship for law students across the country.
About National Legal Services Authority
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free legal services to the weaker sections of society and to organise Lok Adalats for the amicable settlement of disputes.
The Chief Justice of India serves as the Patron-in-Chief of NALSA, and Judge of the Supreme Court of India Justice Vikram Nath is its Executive Chairman. In every State, a State Legal Services Authority has been constituted to give effect to the policies and directions of NALSA.
About the Internship
NALSA offers an internship programme for law students across the country. The programme aims to acquaint young law students with the workings of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) by providing hands-on experience in various specialised areas of legal services, thereby promoting access to justice.
Selected interns gain structured exposure to the functioning of NALSA and other legal services institutions through an orientation, reading materials and extensive field visits.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students pursuing a Three-Year LL.B. Course or a Five-Year Integrated Law Course from any recognised University/College/Institution.
- Preference will be given to students in the 3rd to 5th year of the Five-Year Integrated Law Course and the 2nd to 3rd year of the Three-Year LL.B. Course.
Internship Schedule
On the first day of the internship, an orientation will be conducted where interns will be introduced to the functioning and objectives of NALSA. Interns will be provided with reading materials related to NALSA, including SOPs, schemes, modules, statistical reports and NALSA’s activities.
The internship includes extensive field visits for about 10 days to the Delhi State Legal Services Authority, District Legal Services Authority, Legal Aid Defense Counsel Office and National Lok Adalat. Interns will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge about the functioning of Remand Courts, CAW Cells, DM Office and other institutions.
The internship also includes field visits to the Mediation Centre at the Supreme Court of India, the Supreme Court Library and the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. At the end of the internship, an interaction with the team of NALSA will be conducted, along with a group photograph.
Mode and Location
This is a full-time internship to be attended physically at NALSA in New Delhi. Interns are required to travel locally to visit Courts and other offices as needed.
Duration and Working Hours
The internship is offered for one month, i.e., four weeks, and shall start from the 1st day of the month. Interns are required to follow the NALSA office timings from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM unless otherwise permitted by the concerned officer of NALSA, and shall work 6 days a week from Monday to Saturday.
Stipend
No stipend or remuneration shall be paid to the interns for the internship. Interns have to make their own accommodation arrangements during the internship, and no TA/DA or remuneration will be paid by NALSA.
Certificate of Internship
Interns will be awarded a Certificate of Internship only on the successful completion of the internship. The certificate will be awarded subject to meeting the criteria of 90% attendance during the internship. No letter of recommendation shall be provided by NALSA.
Internship Guidelines
- For successful completion of the internship, 90% attendance is mandatory, and candidates are therefore advised not to apply for the internship during their college examinations.
- Interns are required to carry their own laptops for the smooth completion of the internship tasks.
- The dress code of interns shall be formal Black & White as prescribed by the Bar Council of Delhi.
- Absolute discipline and etiquette shall be observed by the interns during the internship programme.
- Interns are not expected to pursue any other course or work during the tenure of the internship.
Selection Process
Selection of interns will be based on a draw of lots, and the orders of the Competent Authority will be final.
Contact
For more information or any clarification, candidates may reach out at 011-23382778 or email nalsa-dla@nic.in.
Application Procedure
Students willing to undergo the internship programme at the National Legal Services Authority may fill the application form along with the relevant documents listed below:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Expression of Interest: a one-page or shorter write-up explaining your interest for the internship programme and your suitability
- No Objection Certificate from the appropriate authority (Dean, Head of Department, Internship & Placement Committee or any other higher authority), mandatorily mentioning the name and semester/year of the particular course
The application form link will be made accessible for two months before the preceding month of the internship — for example, a student wishing to join the internship in January 2026 could access the application form from 1st September 2025 to 30th November 2025. Students are required to fill up the form only through online mode and upload all the documents prior to the last date. No other means of request for internship will be entertained.
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