Paid Legal Internship at Department of Legal Affairs, Govt of India | 1 Month | Physical | Apply by 16 Jan 2026

The Department of Legal Affairs, under the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, is offering a structured one-month legal internship for law students and graduates. The internship provides hands-on exposure to government advisory, legal research, and court-related work across multiple Indian cities.

About the Department

The Department of Legal Affairs advises the Government of India on legal matters, supports legislative drafting, handles court proceedings, and offers expertise in constitutional, administrative, and commercial laws.

Internship Details

• Mode: Physical / Full-time
• Locations: New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru
• Seats: 50 per month
• Duration: 1 month (starting the first working day of the month)
• Honorarium: ₹1,000 on completion
• Application Deadline: 16 January 2026

Work Profile

• Legal research and referencing
• Court functioning exposure
• Advisory work in constitutional, administrative, arbitration, contract, labour, economic, infrastructure, and finance laws
• Drafting, reporting, and research submissions

Eligibility

• Indian law students:
  • 2nd year of 3-year LLB or
  • 3rd year of 5-year LLB
• Law graduates from recognised institutions
• Advanced computer skills preferred (MS Office, Adobe, infographics, etc.)

Key Terms

• Accommodation to be arranged by interns
• Working hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Formal dress code mandatory
• Internship does not guarantee employment
• Confidentiality and NDA compliance required
• Certificate issued upon satisfactory completion

How to Apply

Apply online via the official portal:
Department of Legal Affairs Internship Portal

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