Department of Justice introduced an Internship Programme for young law students. The purpose is to well acquaint law students in the field of research and referencing work, in various specialized areas of justice delivery, such as Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu etc.
LLB Internship Programme - Introduction
Ministry of Law and Justice under the Department of Justice (DoJ) has introduced an Internship Programme named 'LLB Internship Programme' for young law students. The purpose of this Programme is to well acquaint young law students with the working of Department of Justice by giving training in the field of research and referencing work, in various specialized areas of justice delivery, such as:
- Access to Justice (Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, Legal Aid, Pro Bono Legal Services)
- e-Courts services
- Fast Track Special Courts
- National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms
- CSS for Development of Infrastructure Facilities in the District and Subordinate Judiciary
Duration & Timings
Duration of internship ordinarily remains for a period of one month (four weeks). Monthly internship shall start from 01.06.2023 onwards during the current financial year (FY 2024-25). The following three slots are offered during the First phase (Summer Programme):
- From 10.06.2024 to 09.07.2024 with last date for calling application on 05.06.2024.
- From 10.07.2024 to 09.08.2024 with last date for calling application on 05.07.2024.
- From 12.08.2024 to 11.09.2024 (10th and 11th August 2024 being Saturday and Sunday) with last date for calling application on 05.08.2024.
Number of Interns
The maximum number of interns to be allowed in a given monthly slot will be 10 candidates only subject to requirement of the Department.
Placement
Each selected intern shall be posted with an officer of the level of Deputy Secretary/Director/Joint Secretary or the O/o Secretary, Department of Justice, O/o the Minister of State, Law & Justice (Independent Charge) with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Attendance
For satisfactory completion inter alia, 90% attendance is mandatory. This is a full-time internship to be attended physically.
To seek any kind of clarifications
Under Secretary (Admn.) at Tele: 011-23072138. Email: [email protected].
Benefits
The interns may be given an honorarium of ₹ 5,000/- on completion of their internship.
On satisfactory completion of the internship, a Certificate of Internship shall be awarded.
Eligibility
- Indian students who have completed:
- 2nd year of study and have written the examination to enter the 3rd year.
- Studying in the 3rd year of a three-year degree course.
- Students studying in the 4th year who have written the examination to enter the 5th year.
- Studying in the 5th year of a five-year degree course.
Exclusions
- The internship is neither employment nor an assurance of employment with the department.
- No TA/DA or remuneration other than honorarium will be paid to interns by the Department of Justice.
- Candidates who have completed their internship with the Department of Justice in earlier years and earlier batches will not be considered for the internship programme of the Department of Justice for the current financial year.
Application Process
Students can submit their application through offline mode and through email at [email protected] with the required documents.