Nishith Desai Associates offers a virtual Vol-intern programme for law students from first to final year to gain practical legal skills.
About Nishith Desai Associates
Nishith Desai Associates is a law firm that runs initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of legal education. Its Vol-intern programme is designed to reach law students across India through a virtual format.
The programme is conducted primarily through email, phone and video conferencing, allowing students to gain practical exposure without requiring physical presence at the workplace.
About the Opportunity
The Vol-intern Program is a virtual internship for law students seeking practical training in essential legal skills. The programme is based on voluntary participation and allows interns to undertake legal projects and assignments in their spare time under the mentorship of professionals.
The programme aims to provide students with exposure to the practical application of law while allowing them to continue their regular studies. Interns may work on research, analysis, drafting, procedural and communication-related assignments.
Mode
The internship will be conducted in virtual mode, primarily through email, phone and video conferencing.
Practice Areas
The programme may provide exposure to various aspects of law, including legal research and case studies.
Perks
The Vol-intern programme offers the following opportunities:
- Research into various aspects of law, including case studies.
- Involvement in select professional work.
- Opportunities to extend legal assistance to NGOs.
- Invitations to attend select in-house training programmes.
- Invitations to attend talks by visiting foreign legal professionals.
- Inclusion on the mailing list for Hotlines, which provide legal, tax and regulatory news updates.
- A Certificate of Participation following satisfactory performance at the end of the programme.
Eligibility Criteria
- Law students from the first year through the final year can participate.
- The programme is intended for students seeking practical training in essential legal skills.
Roles & Responsibilities
Legal Research
Vol-interns may undertake research into various aspects of law, including case studies, as part of their assignments.
Legal Analysis and Drafting
The programme provides practical training in legal analysis and drafting through projects and assignments undertaken under professional mentorship.
Procedural Skills
Interns may gain exposure to procedural aspects of legal practice as part of the programme’s practical training.
Professional Communication
The programme also provides training in effective communication as an essential legal skill.
Professional Projects
Vol-interns may be involved in select professional work and may receive opportunities to assist NGOs with legal work.
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Application Procedure
Interested students should refer to the Vol-intern Program information provided by Nishith Desai Associates for the applicable application process.
