INTERNSHIP POST: Legal Intern at Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India – ₹1,000 Honorarium [Apply by August 11]
About the Department of Legal Affairs
• The Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA) functions under the Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India.
• It provides legal advice to various ministries, departments, and statutory bodies.
• The internship exposes law students and graduates to policy-level legal functioning and advisory work.
• The internship is offered every month on a rolling basis.
Internship position and details
• Position: Legal Intern
• Duration: 1 month (commencing on the first working day of each month)
• Mode: Full-time, on-site internship
• Honorarium: ₹1,000 upon successful completion
Location of internship
• New Delhi
• Mumbai
• Kolkata
• Chennai
• Bengaluru
• Applicants may indicate preferred location, subject to departmental discretion.
Eligibility criteria
• Must be an Indian national
• Must have completed:
• 2nd year of a 3-year LL.B. program
• 3rd year of a 5-year integrated LL.B. program
• OR be a law graduate from a UGC-recognized law school
Desirable skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools
• Proficiency in basic infographic design
• Familiarity with Adobe PDF and basic documentation software
Internship responsibilities
• Conduct legal research and case referencing
• Assist in preparation of legal opinions and policy drafts
• Observe court proceedings and analyze advisory mechanisms
• Support documentation and data collation efforts
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all matters
Number of positions
• 50 interns will be selected every month
• Selection based on merit, academic performance, and document verification
Important dates
• Application Deadline: August 11, 2025, by 5:00 PM IST
• Internship Commencement: First working day of September 2025
Key guidelines for selected interns
• Internship is full-time and on-site only – remote work is not allowed
• Interns cannot take up any other academic/professional work during the internship
• Accommodation and travel must be arranged by the intern
• A formal dress code must be followed
• Confidentiality must be strictly maintained
• Certificate of Completion will be granted upon:
• Minimum 90% attendance