Law Internship at Ikigai, Apply now

Contents

1. About Ikigai Law

2. About Ikigai Law Internship

3. Eligibility for the Ikigai Law Internship

4. Locations

5. Mode

6. When To Apply?

7. How to Apply for the Ikigai Law Internship?

About Ikigai Law

Ikigai Law is an award-winning law firm with a sharp focus on technology and innovation.  They have a rich history of working in new and emerging sectors defined by regulatory uncertainty and complexity. 

The team work extensively with the world’s largest technology companies, market-leading startups, global and Indian industry associations, venture capital firms, think tanks and governments.  The practice areas and team members have been highly ranked over the years by The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, the India Business Law Journal, and others.

About Ikigai Law Internship

Ikigai Law’s Virtual Internship (Externship) Programme aims to provide our externs a glimpse into our daily routine, in a learning, friendly and stimulating environment. It also provides a platform to bring out the best in the Externs by challenging them and helping them take the first few steps towards becoming attorneys.

There is a close coordination between the Attorneys and the Externs. Ikigai Law Attorneys perform the role of mentors and role models for the Externs. This also helps in grooming Attorneys in the methodology of training and development. By assigning an Attorney as a guide for each Intern we aim to create Mentor & Peer relationships for Interns with Partners and Associates, respectively.

Externship Program:

They have a structured Externship Programme detailing the roles and responsibilities of Externs, deliverables and timelines which they expect our Externs to adhere to. Scope of work for the Externs ranges from basic legal research, preparing case notes, drafting research memoranda, case briefs and to assist attorneys in case preparation and transactions.

This provides exposure to different areas of law and a variety of legal issues. It provides an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and gain practical experience while developing team working skills. It provides intrinsic learning to hone and develop softer skills including cognitive skills, internal and external relationship management skills. Holistic personality development is essential for a future day successful lawyer.

Eligibility for the Ikigai Law Internship

At the outset, Ikigai Law tend to screen the applications for legal internship. Some of the criteria they look at include:

Student must be in 4th or 5th year LL.B. or 3rd year of the 3 year course or equivalent

Academics

Past Internship experience and exposure – quality, range, rigor and relevance

Moot courts’ participation as speaker/researcher – quality and quantity

Publications/research work – quality and quantity

Extra-curricular activities – evidence of initiative, leadership, talent and personality attributes

Locations

D-295, Lower Ground Floor, Defence Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110024 India

Duration

Over a period of 4 to 6 weeks, our interns are exposed to complex and challenging legal matters in the practice area of their choice. 

Mode

Online

When To Apply?

As Ikigai Law is a top Law Firm, a lot of candidates apply for Ikigai Law Internship.

Therefore, apply at least 5-6 months in advance, so that you have better chances of securing an Ikigai Law Internship.

How to Apply for the Ikigai Law Internship?

Please email your latest CV not longer than 2 (two) pages and a cover letter as a the email body stating:

1.Why do you want to work at Ikigai Law? (Restrict word limit to 200 words)

2. What are your core competencies and how do you plan to use these skills in a manner that is unique to you at the workplace? (Restrict word limit to 200 words)

Email: internship@ikigailaw.com

If the candidacy is taken forward, there would be an interview. They evaluate and assess credentials, information and accomplishments presented in externship form.