Internship Opportunity: Voluntary Internship Scheme 2026 at Law Commission of India, New Delhi [4–8 Weeks; Certificate; No Stipend]

The Voluntary Internship Scheme 2026 at the Law Commission of India offers law students and scholars an opportunity to gain practical experience in legal research, law reform, and policy development at New Delhi.

About the Law Commission of India Voluntary Internship Scheme 2026

The Voluntary Internship Scheme is designed to provide under‑graduate and post‑graduate law students, as well as law scholars, exposure to the research‑oriented work of the Law Commission of India in the areas of legal reform, law and policy development, and modernisation of the legal system.
Selected interns may engage in drafting, analysis, and review work that contributes to Indian legal policy and reform‑related projects of the Commission.

Opportunity Type and Location

This is a voluntary, unpaid legal internship with the Law Commission of India.
The place of internship is New Delhi, where the Law Commission of India is headquartered.

Duration and Timings

• The duration of the internship is ordinarily 4 weeks.
• It may be extended, on the intern’s request, up to a maximum of 8 weeks, subject to recommendation of the supervising officer and approval of the Chairperson.
• The internship is available throughout the year, based on the requirements of the Law Commission of India.

Stipend and Benefits

• The internship is purely voluntary and is on an unpaid basis; no remuneration or expenses are admissible.
• Interns who successfully complete the internship, including the minimum attendance requirement, are eligible to receive a certificate from the Law Commission of India.

Eligibility Criteria

• Law students who, at the time of making the application, have completed at least 2 years of a 5‑year law degree course, or at least 1 year of a 3‑year law degree course, from any recognized university/law school/law college are eligible to apply.
• The scheme is also aimed at post‑graduate law students and law scholars, as reflected in its objective to engage under‑graduate and post‑graduate students and scholars in research work.
• A candidate is entitled to apply for internship under this Scheme only once during a financial year.

Nature of Work

Interns are expected to assist in the Commission’s research work connected to legal reform projects, law and policy development initiatives, and modernisation of the legal system.
Work may involve legal research, analysis of existing laws, preparation of notes and briefs, and assisting in drafting and review processes related to reports or working papers of the Commission.

Attendance, Conduct and Certification

• Interns must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance during the internship period to be eligible for a completion certificate.
• Interns are required to adhere to the guidelines of conduct and confidentiality as prescribed under the Scheme while working with the Law Commission of India.
• On satisfactory completion of the internship, and fulfilment of the attendance and work requirements, the Law Commission of India issues an internship certificate.

Important Information and Dates

• Internship availability: Throughout the year, subject to the requirements of the Law Commission of India.
• Duration: 4 weeks (extendable up to a maximum of 8 weeks on request, with required approvals).
• Financial terms: No stipend; no remuneration or expenses payable; voluntary internship only.
• Application frequency: A candidate may apply only once in a financial year under this Scheme.

Application Procedure

The Law Commission of India has prescribed a specific application procedure for the Voluntary Internship Scheme, which must be followed as provided in the official Scheme document or online application interface.
Applicants are required to submit their internship application and necessary details in the format and manner specified by the Law Commission of India for the Voluntary Internship Scheme 2026.

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About the Law Commission of India Voluntary Internship Scheme 2026

The Voluntary Internship Scheme is designed to provide under‑graduate and post‑graduate law students, as well as law scholars, exposure to the research‑oriented work of the Law Commission of India in