Paid Internship Opportunity at Department of Legal Affairs [Multiple Locations, 50 Seats]: Apply by Apr 10

About the Department of Legal Affairs

The Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA) is a part of the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, established in 1961.

It is responsible for:

• Legal advisory to the Government
• Conduct of litigation
• Drafting and interpretation of laws

About the Internship

The internship program aims to provide practical exposure to:

• Legal research & referencing
• Court functioning
• Government legal advisory work

Areas of exposure include:

• Constitutional law
• Administrative law
• Finance & economic law
• Labour law
• Arbitration & contract law
• Infrastructure law

Eligibility

• Indian students who:
  • Completed 2nd year (3-year LL.B.) OR
  • Completed 3rd year (5-year LL.B.)
  • OR law graduates
• Preference:
  • Strong computer skills (MS Office, etc.)

Duration

• 1 month
• Starts from the first working day of each month

Seats

• 50 interns per month

Selection

• Shortlisting via application portal
• Intimation through email/portal

Deployment

Selected interns may be placed at:

• Main Secretariat, New Delhi
• Central Agency Section (Supreme Court)
• Litigation (Delhi High Court)
• Branch Secretariats

Location

• 📍 New Delhi
• 📍 Chennai
• 📍 Mumbai
• 📍 Kolkata
• 📍 Bengaluru

Stipend / Honorarium

• ✅ ₹1,000 (on completion)

Certificate

• Issued upon:
  • 90% attendance
  • Satisfactory performance
  • Submission of final report

Important Conditions

• Full-time, physical internship
• No parallel internships allowed
• Interns must:
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Follow formal dress code
  • Adhere to office timings (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Accommodation must be arranged by interns

Application Procedure

• Apply online via official portal: Click here to apply!
• Upload:
  • Required documents
  • NOC (if applicable)

Final Note

This is a government litigation + advisory exposure internship ideal for students interested in:

• Judiciary
• Government legal roles
• Policy & drafting work

While the stipend is minimal, the exposure to real government legal functioning makes it a valuable addition to your CV.

Good luck with your application!

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