The Law Commission of India is inviting applications from LLB/LLM/Research students to assist the commission in its legal research and law reform projects. The commission conducts three internship programs throughout the year: summer internship (May-June), winter internship (November-December), and mid-term internship programs.
The internship is only available to students who are currently studying law at recognized colleges/schools/universities. Applicants pursuing a three-year law degree or a five-year law degree should be in their second, third, fourth, or fifth year of study.
The duration of the internship is four weeks, with the possibility of extension for another two weeks upon the intern’s request by the competent authority. Please note that the law commission will not provide any remuneration or expenses to interns.
The main responsibility of interns will be to assist the commission in their legal research and law reform projects.
To apply for this internship, interested candidates can fill out the application form through the given link. The application should reach the Assistant Law Officer, Law Commission of India, either by post/courier or by hand.
The deadline for the summer internship is April 1st, while the deadline for the winter internship is October 1st. For mid-term internships, applications should be submitted 30 days before the intended date of joining the internship.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Law Commission of India’s internship program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The internship is only available to LLB/LLM/Research students currently studying law at recognized colleges/schools/universities.
- Applicants pursuing a three-year law degree or a five-year law degree should be in their second, third, fourth, or fifth year of study.
- Candidates should have a good academic record and possess strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Applicants must be willing to work on legal research and law reform projects assigned by the commission.
- Candidates should be able to commit to the entire duration of the internship program, which is four weeks and can be extended for another two weeks on the intern’s request by the competent authority.
- Interns should be willing to work in New Delhi or wherever the commission is located.
How to Apply
To apply for the Law Commission of India’s internship program, applicants need to submit their application to the Assistant Law Officer of the commission. The application can be sent either by post or courier, or it can be submitted by hand.
To apply by post or courier, applicants should download the application form from the commission’s official website and fill it out with accurate and complete information. The necessary documents, such as a resume, academic transcripts, and a letter of recommendation, should be attached to the application form. The completed application form and documents should be sent to the Assistant Law Officer’s office at the commission’s address.
To apply by hand, applicants can visit the commission’s office and submit their completed application form and documents to the Assistant Law Officer’s office in person.
Important Dates
| Internship Type | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer Internship | April 1 |
| Winter Internship | October 1 |
| Mid-term Internship | Applications should reach 30 days in advance of the intended date of joining the internship. |
Application form:
Interested candidates can fill the application through the given link
| Sr. No. | Application Form | Submission Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer Internship | By post/courier or by hand |
| 2 | Winter Internship | By post/courier or by hand |
| 3 | Mid-term Internship | By post/courier or by hand |
| 4 | Application Form | Download PDF Here |
FAQs
Q: Who is eligible for the Law Commission of India’s internship program?
A: LLB/LLM/Research students currently studying law at recognized colleges/schools/universities are eligible. Applicants pursuing a three-year law degree or a five-year law degree should be in their second, third, fourth, or fifth year of study.
Q: What is the duration of the internship program?
A: The duration of the internship is four weeks, with the possibility of extension for another two weeks upon the intern’s request by the competent authority.
Q: Is the internship program paid?
A: No, the Law Commission of India will not provide any remuneration or expenses to interns.
Q: What are the main responsibilities of the interns?
A: The main responsibility of interns will be to assist the commission in their legal research and law reform projects.
Q: How can interested candidates apply for the internship program?
A: Interested candidates can apply by filling out the application form through the given link and submitting it either by post/courier or by hand to the Assistant Law Officer, Law Commission of India.
Q: What is the deadline for the summer internship program?
A: The deadline for the summer internship is April 1st.
Q: What is the deadline for the winter internship program?
A: The deadline for the winter internship is October 1st.
Q: How far in advance should applicants submit their applications for mid-term internships?
A: Applications for mid-term internships should be submitted 30 days before the intended date of joining the internship.
Q: Where is the Law Commission of India located?
A: The Law Commission of India is located in New Delhi or wherever the commission is located.