SEBI invites applications for Legal Internship Programme at its Mumbai headquarters.
About the SEBI Legal Internship Programme
The SEBI Legal Internship Programme is designed to familiarise law students with the legal and regulatory framework governing the securities market in India. The internship provides exposure to the functioning of a statutory regulator responsible for supervising securities markets and enforcing compliance with applicable financial regulations.
Interns selected under the programme work with SEBI’s legal team and gain experience in areas connected with compliance, enforcement actions, regulatory interpretation, and policymaking within the securities law framework. The internship is conducted in physical mode at SEBI’s headquarters in Mumbai.
The programme is intended for eligible law students who meet the academic and institutional requirements prescribed by SEBI.
Mode of Internship
The internship is conducted on a full-time physical basis at the SEBI Headquarters in Mumbai.
Selected candidates are required to attend the internship in person for the entire duration of the programme.
Duration
The minimum duration of the internship is four weeks.
Internships generally commence from the first working day of the month following selection.
Stipend
Interns may receive a stipend of up to ₹10,000 per month, subject to applicable guidelines of the programme.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be enrolled in a law school or university recognised by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission
- Must be in the fourth or fifth year of a five-year integrated law programme, or in the second or final year of a three-year LL.B. programme
- Must have secured a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in the previous semester
- Must be below 28 years of age as on the date of application
Students who have already appeared for their final semester examinations are not eligible to apply for the internship.
Applicants should ensure that all eligibility conditions are satisfied before submitting their application.
Nature of Work
Interns selected for the programme may assist SEBI’s legal team in assignments connected with securities regulation and compliance frameworks. Work exposure may include research support relating to regulatory interpretation and enforcement mechanisms governing securities markets.
Interns may also gain familiarity with institutional processes connected with regulatory decision-making and policy formulation within the securities market regulatory environment.
The nature of assignments may vary depending on departmental allocation and institutional requirements during the internship period.
Selection Process
Selection under the SEBI Legal Internship Programme is merit-based and primarily depends on academic performance of applicants.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Exposure to corporate or securities laws
- Prior internship experience
- Participation in moot court competitions
- Academic publications or research work
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email communication only.
Selected candidates are required to confirm acceptance within two days of receiving the offer. Failure to confirm within the prescribed timeline may result in withdrawal of the offer.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the official SEBI online internship portal:
Applicants are required to upload a duly filled, signed, and stamped cover letter issued on the official letterhead of their law school, college, or university in the prescribed format.
The cover letter must clearly mention the aggregate percentage obtained in previous semesters. Applications submitted without the prescribed cover letter format may not be considered.
Application Timeline
The application window remains open from the 1st to the 7th of every month for internships scheduled in the immediately succeeding month.
Applicants are advised to ensure submission within the prescribed application window to be considered for the relevant internship cycle.
