About Keystone Partners

Keystone Partners is one of India’s most reputed law firms, known for its specialist civil dispute resolution and litigation services. With offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi, the firm has built a strong reputation for handling complex disputes across various branches of law.

The Keystone Partners Internship Programme is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after practical training programmes for aspiring lawyers. Receiving thousands of applications annually, the firm is known for offering interns hands-on exposure to litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution practices.

For students aspiring to enter litigation or arbitration practice, the Keystone internship is a gateway to experiential learning and potential recruitment opportunities.

About the Internship

The internship at Keystone Partners is designed to provide holistic and practical training to law students.

Interns are assigned to litigation and arbitration matters, where they get opportunities to work on live cases under the direct supervision of experienced advocates. The tasks are aimed at giving interns a real sense of the demands and challenges of professional practice.

Keystone Partners offers paid internships to deserving students, with stipends that vary based on duration, office location, and year of study.

Roles and Responsibilities

Interns at Keystone Partners can expect to undertake assignments such as:

• Research: Conduct in-depth legal research for ongoing litigation and arbitration matters.
• Drafting: Assist in preparing pleadings, applications, replies, and briefs.
• Courtroom Exposure: Attend and observe court proceedings in trial courts, appellate courts, writ proceedings, consumer forums, and arbitral tribunals.
• Case Management: Provide assistance with filing, case documentation, and maintaining records.
• Client Interaction: Attend conferences and assist in discussions (where confidentiality permits).

The internship is designed to simulate the real work environment of practicing lawyers, ensuring interns gain practical skills beyond theoretical knowledge.

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Areas of Practice

Keystone Partners provides a wide range of legal services, covering:

• Arbitration
• Civil and Commercial Law
• Intellectual Property
• Corporate Law & Insolvency
• Regulatory Litigation
• Public Law
• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Labour Law

This wide exposure ensures that interns gain multi-dimensional insights into various branches of law while working primarily within the litigation and arbitration domain.

Eligibility

• Law students in the 4th or 5th year of a 5-year integrated law programme.
• Law students in the 3rd year of a 3-year LL.B. programme.
• Candidates with a demonstrable interest in litigation and arbitration are strongly encouraged.

The internship programme also serves as a recruitment pipeline, enabling the firm to assess candidates for potential future hiring.

Duration and Stipend

• Duration: Typically 3–4 weeks (longer internships preferred for meaningful exposure).
• Stipend: Paid.
  • A modest stipend is paid for physical internships of 3 weeks or more.
  • A higher stipend is provided to students in their final year of study.
  • Stipend policies may vary slightly across offices.

Locations

Internship opportunities are available across the firm’s three offices:

• Bengaluru: 2nd Floor, 35/2 Cunningham Road, Bengaluru – 560052
• Mumbai: Office Nos. 311-312, 3rd Floor, Hari Chambers, 58/64 Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001
• New Delhi: E-10, Defense Colony, New Delhi – 110024

Application Process

Interested students can apply by filling out the internship application form through the official link:

Click Here to Apply

FAQs

Q1: Is the Keystone Partners internship paid?
A: Yes. All physical internships (3 weeks or more) are paid, with higher stipends for final-year students.

Q2: Is prior experience required?
A: No. However, preference may be given to students who demonstrate a strong interest in litigation and arbitration.

Q3: What is the mode of internship?
A: Internships are conducted in-office (offline) at Bengaluru, Mumbai, or New Delhi.

Q4: How long is the internship?
A: Typically 3–4 weeks, though longer durations may be possible depending on office requirements.

Q5: Is there an application deadline?
A: Applications are open throughout the year, but selection is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact Information

• Bengaluru | Mumbai | New Delhi
• Website: Keystone Partners
• Email: Provided upon shortlisting
• Internship Form: Click Here to Apply

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