KELSA Internship Program (Nyaya Praveshika) at Kerala State Legal Services Authority: Apply by Nov 15
About Kerala State Legal Services Authority
Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA) ensures access to justice for all by offering free legal aid to the poor and marginalized, organizing Lok Adalats, and conducting legal literacy and awareness programs across the state.
About the Internship
Kerala State Legal Services Authority invites applications from law students for the Nyaya Praveshika – KeLSA Internship Programme (November–December 2025), scheduled to be held from 24 November 2025 to 18 December 2025 at the High Court of Kerala and various allied institutions in Ernakulam.
Name of the Post: Intern
Duration: 24 November 2025 to 18 December 2025
About the Programme
The internship is designed to provide law students with practical exposure to the functioning of legal aid institutions, the judiciary, and related components of the justice delivery system. The 21-day programme includes institutional visits, court attachments, research assignments, interactive sessions with judicial officers, senior advocates, legal services functionaries, and work-shadowing activities. The tentative schedule of the internship programme will be shared along with the offer letter issued to the selected candidates.
Eligibility
Students pursuing a 3-year LL.B. course or a 5-year LL.B. course from any law college recognized by the Bar Council of India are eligible to apply.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the internship, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Internship issued by the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA), subject to compliance with the rules and regulations stipulated in Annexure A2.
Last Date to Apply
15 November 2025 (5:00 PM)
Application Procedure
a) Interested students shall submit the Application Form (Annexure A1) duly filled and signed, along with the following enclosures:
- A copy of the student identity card issued by the college; and
- A Statement of Purpose (not exceeding 500 words) explaining their motivation for applying to the KeLSA Internship Programme.
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) not exceeding two pages.
b) The completed application, along with the required enclosures, shall be submitted via email to: kelsainternship@gmail.com.
The subject line of the email should read: “Application – KeLSA Internship (Nov–Dec 2025)”
c) Publication of selected candidates: 17 November 2025 on the official notice board and website of KeLSA.
d) The offer letter will be sent directly to the email address provided by the applicant in the application form.
Contact
For any queries, please contact: kelsainternship@gmail.com