The Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA), a key arm of the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, provides legal advice and services across various sectors. The department is responsible for upholding legal integrity, ensuring compliance with the constitution, and offering expertise in several specialized fields such as constitutional law, administrative law, economic law, labour law, arbitration, and contract law.
The department plays a pivotal role in the functioning of India’s legal system, working closely with various ministries, departments, and courts to advise on complex legal issues and ensure the enforcement of the law.
Website: Department of Legal Affairs
The Internship Programme for LLB Interns, organized by the Department of Legal Affairs, aims to acquaint law students with the functioning of the department by providing them with valuable exposure to legal research, court proceedings, and legal opinion drafting. The internship provides young legal minds with hands-on training in areas such as constitutional law, economic law, infrastructure law, and labour law, among others.
Event Dates: The internship will be held every month, starting on the first working day of each month, with each internship lasting one month.
Mode: On-site
Location: New Delhi (Main Secretariat), Branch Secretariats in Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru
Register by: 07th October 2024, 05:00 PM
Candidates interested in applying for this internship programme must submit an application online through the Internship Portal on the Department of Legal Affairs’ website. Along with the application, students are required to provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective college/university, while law graduates must upload their final year certificates.
To apply, visit: Internship Portal
The selection process involves the shortlisting of up to 50 interns each month based on the applications received. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email or through the Internship Portal. Successful applicants will be deployed across New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru to work closely with the department’s legal officers.
For more details, download the Guidelines PDF and follow the application instructions provided. The last date to apply is 07th October 2024, by 05:00 PM.
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