Paid Legal Internship Opportunity at Department of Legal Affairs [50 Seats; Multiple Locations] – Apply by Mar 13!

About the Department of Legal Affairs

The Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA) functions under the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, and was established in 1961. The department is responsible for providing legal advice to various ministries and departments of the Government and for handling litigation involving the Union of India.

About the Internship

The Department of Legal Affairs conducts an Internship Programme for law students and law graduates.

The programme aims to provide practical exposure to the functioning of the Department and the legal processes within the Government of India.

Interns may assist with:

• Legal research and referencing
• Observing court functioning
• Assisting in drafting and legal analysis
• Work relating to specialised areas of law such as:
  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Finance Law
  • Infrastructure Law
  • Economic Law
  • Labour Law
  • Conveyancing
  • Arbitration and Contract Law

The internship is designed to familiarise participants with the government’s legal advisory and litigation work.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Indian students who have completed:
  • 2nd year of a 3-year LL.B. programme, or
  • 3rd year of a 5-year integrated law programme
• Law graduates from any recognised law school, college, or university may also apply.

Preference will be given to candidates with advanced computer skills, including knowledge of:

• MS Office
• Infographics tools
• Adobe software

Duration

• The internship is typically one month in duration.
• It generally commences from the first working day of each month, unless otherwise specified.

Number of Seats

• 50 interns are selected each month until all eligible applications are covered as per the programme guidelines.

Location

Selected interns may be deployed at:

• New Delhi (Main Secretariat)
• Central Agency Section at the Supreme Court
• Litigation HC Section at Delhi
• Branch Secretariats in:
  • Chennai
  • Mumbai
  • Kolkata
  • Bengaluru

Selection Process

Applications will be shortlisted through the Internship Portal.
Selected candidates will be informed through email or the portal notification system.

Submission of Internship Report

At the end of the internship, interns must submit:

• A monthly report, and
• The research work assigned during the internship

These must be submitted to Admin-1 (LA).

Certificate

Interns will receive a Certificate of Internship upon satisfactory completion of the programme.

Requirements include:

• Minimum 90% attendance
• Positive evaluation from the supervising authority

This is a full-time, in-person internship, and interns are not expected to engage in other academic or professional commitments during the programme.

Honorarium

Interns may receive an honorarium of ₹1,000 upon successful completion of the internship.

Key Terms & Conditions

• Interns must arrange their own accommodation.
• Working hours are generally 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM unless otherwise permitted.
• Interns must follow the rules and regulations applicable to departmental staff.
• A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must be signed, and confidentiality must be maintained.
• The internship does not constitute employment or guarantee future employment with the Department.
• In case of unsatisfactory performance, the internship may be discontinued.
• The Department may terminate the internship at any time without assigning reasons.
• Formal dress code: Black trousers and white shirt.

Last Date to Apply

📅 March 13, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must apply online through the official internship portal and upload:

• Required documents
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their university/college (not required for graduates)

Law graduates may upload their final-year certificate instead.

For the application link, click here.

For the official notification, click here.

Good luck with your application!

Join our WhatsApp group for regular internship and legal opportunity updates.

Visit Legalwiki.co for more legal opportunities and updates.