About the Organization

The Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA) is a department under the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, established in 1961. It plays a crucial role in providing legal advice to ministries, drafting and vetting legal documents, and assisting the government in specialized areas of law such as constitutional law, finance law, infrastructure law, economic law, labour law, and arbitration.

About the Event

The Internship Programme at the Department of Legal Affairs is designed to acquaint young law students and graduates with the functioning of the department. Interns will gain practical exposure in:

• Research and referencing work
• Court functioning
• Tendering legal advice in specialized fields of law including constitutional & administrative law, finance law, labour law, contract law, and arbitration

This internship is an excellent opportunity for students to bridge theoretical legal studies with practical application while working closely with experienced legal officers of the Government of India.

Event Timeline

Format and Structure

The programme will run for one month. Applicants are required to fill the online form and upload necessary documents including a No Objection Certificate (if applicable).

Evaluation will be based on:

• Legal research quality
• Clarity of drafting
• Analytical skills
• Performance during deployment with officers/sections

A final report submission will be required at the end of the internship to the Admin-1(LA). Certificates will be issued only upon satisfactory completion.

Location and Mode

• Venue: Main Secretariat, New Delhi; Central Agency Section at Supreme Court; Litigation HC Section at Delhi; Branch Secretariats at Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru
• Mode: Offline (full-time, physical internship)

Additional Highlights

• Stipend: ₹1,000 honorarium on successful completion
• Prizes/Perks: Certificate of Internship, professional exposure to government legal work, deployment with senior officers, networking with legal experts
• Eligibility:
  • Indian law students who have completed 2nd year of a 3-year LL.B. or 3rd year of a 5-year LL.B.
  • Law graduates from recognized universities
  • Knowledge of MS Office, infographics, Adobe, etc. preferred
• Registration Fee: Free of cost
• Mentors: Officers/Sections of the Department of Legal Affairs
• Team/Individual: Individual participation only

FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
A: Indian law students who have completed the required years of study or law graduates from recognized universities.

Q2: Is prior experience required?
A: No, freshers are welcome, though computer proficiency is preferred.

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Q3: What is the stipend offered?
A: ₹1,000 honorarium upon completion of the internship.

Q4: Will a certificate be provided?
A: Yes, an official internship certificate will be issued upon satisfactory completion.

Q5: Is there any application/registration fee?
A: No, the application process is free of cost.

Q6: Can international students or foreign-qualified lawyers apply?
A: No, this opportunity is only open to Indian law students and graduates.

Q7: What is the duration of the internship?
A: One month, beginning on the first working day of each month.

Important Links

• Registration Form – Apply Here
• Event Brochure – Visit Here
• Official Website – Department of Legal Affairs

Downloadables

[Sample Cover Letter (PDF)]

Contact

Department of Legal Affairs
Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
New Delhi, India

Email: internship-dola@gov.in (as per official contact portal)

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