Join the Department of Legal Affairs’ LLB Internship Programme 2025 – Apply by February 11!

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The Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA), under the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, is offering an Internship Programme for law students and recent graduates. This initiative aims to provide participants with practical experience in legal research, court procedures, and the provision of legal advice across various specialized fields, including constitutional and administrative law, finance law, infrastructure law, economic law, labor law, conveyancing, arbitration, and contract law.

Organization Name with Details: The Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA) is a branch of the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. It is responsible for advising various Central Government Ministries on legal matters and managing litigation on behalf of the government. More information can be found on their official website:

Internship Title: LLB Internship Programme 2025

Internship Type: Full-time, on-site, paid internship.

Role: Interns will engage in:

  • Legal research and referencing.
  • Observing court proceedings.
  • Assisting in providing legal advice in specialized areas such as constitutional and administrative law, finance law, infrastructure law, economic law, labor law, conveyancing, arbitration, and contract law.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be Indian citizens who have:

  • Completed the 2nd year of a three-year law degree course, or
  • Completed the 3rd year of a five-year law degree course, or
  • Graduated with a law degree from a recognized college, law school, or university.

Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office, infographics, and Adobe is preferred.

Responsibilities: Interns are expected to:

  • Conduct legal research and prepare reference materials.
  • Observe and report on court proceedings.
  • Assist in drafting legal advice and documents in various fields of law.

Location: Selected interns will be placed with officers or sections at:

  • Main Secretariat, New Delhi.
  • Central Agency Section at the Supreme Court.
  • Litigation High Court Section in Delhi.
  • Branch Secretariats in Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.

Duration: The internship lasts for one month, commencing on the first working day of each month. The upcoming session is scheduled from March 1 to March 31, 2025.

Stipend/Benefits: Interns will receive an honorarium of ₹1,000 upon successful completion of the internship. A certificate will also be awarded, provided the intern maintains at least 90% attendance and receives satisfactory evaluations from their supervisors.

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by February 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

Application Process: Interested candidates should complete the online application form available on the DOLA website:

Applicants currently enrolled in law courses must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective institutions. Graduates are required to upload their final year certificate instead.

Selection: A maximum of 50 candidates will be selected each month. Shortlisted applicants will be notified through the Internship Portal or via email.