INTERNSHIPS EXPERIENCES
Praja Foundation
How to apply
One can apply through the website of Praja foundation by clicking here – https://www.praja.org/work_with_us
What all benefits
Praja Foundation empowers citizens to participate in governance by providing knowledge and perspective so that they can become politically active. It undertakes extensive research and highlights civic issues to build the awareness of, and mobilise action by the government and elected representatives. So, if you really want to bring some changes in the society and in the political functioning system of the country, then this is the best organisation to work with.
It conducts data driven research and provides information on civic issues to citizens, media, and government administration and works with elected representatives to identify and address inefficiencies in their work processes, bridge the information gaps, and aid them in taking corrective measures.
My key learnings were
I learnt how to file RTI and what are its procedures. I was also involved in carrying out extensive research on the policy and governance of the municipal authorities across Mumbai. I researched and analysed various Acts of different state’s municipal corporation as well.
Concern areas
The organisation does not have pure legal work in relation to litigation or non-litigation. But if you really want to bring change in the society, then Praja Foundation is the best place to begin with.
Berkeley Global Society
How to apply – To work with an international non-profit organisation having a community of experienced lawyers, counsels, advocates spread over around 203 countries, you can send your resume at : berkeleyglobalsociety@gmail.com
Benefits :
I was connected to a network of qualified and experienced lawyers who are an alumni of Berkeley law school
I got the opportunity to as the project head and lead the team to organise webinars on various law related topics such as arbitration, technology law, environmental law, etc.
I was also the part of communication team of the organisation wherein I got to reach out to various lawyers, law firms all around the world.
Concern areas
If you are interested in admin work and want to get connected to experts and legal luminaries all around the world, then BGS is the best platform to get connected.
iPleaders
How to apply
The students interested can send their resumes on internship@ipleaders.in
Benefits
Researched and published articles on the India’s largest legal blog related to legal matters and key legal topics. The articles were published and read by large masses across the country.
The best articles were also awarded with a sum of Rs. 2000/- and other perks and certificates.
Concern areas
If you want to get publications on your resume, then interning under iPleaders will help you to enhance your researching and writing skills and help you in drafting of legal documents. Its an unpaid opportunity.
World Cyber Security Forum
How to apply
If you are a tech law enthusiast and want to get mentored for your future aspects of law, then you can send your resume at : team@worldcybersecurities.com
Benefits
Enhancing knowledge and research skills on various cyber law domain and aspects.
Part of client counselling session, cyber moot court competition, etc.
Concern areas
If you have an interest in cyber and technology law and want to grasp the basics of this area of law, then you can apply at this organisation. Its an unpaid opportunity.
JurisTech Legal and Partner
How to apply
You can apply to intern at this law firm either through their website i.e., www.juristechlegal.com or mail them at juristech.legal@gmail.com
Benefits
At this firm, one gets the opportunity to learn and draft various legal documents including legal notices, vakalatnama, demand notices, memo of parties, board of resolution and various others.
Taxortium Consultancy
How to apply
The students can send their resumes at taxortium@gmail.com along with a reference letter from the respective college.
Benefits
If you are looking for the firm which has multiple practice areas including arbitration and litigation, corporate law and secretarial services, advisory, direct and indirect tax, banking, finance and insurance and other areas, then this firm is the right place for you.
While I was virtually interning with this law firm, I drafted legal notice, application of execution of decrees, memo of parties, affidavits and other legal documents.
I also got to research on different legal aspects on commercial suits and its related case laws for the proceedings in court.
Advocate Anjan Datta
How to apply
Interested student can send their resumes and cover letters at advocateanjan@gmail.com
Benefits
One gets to work with the advocate of Supreme Court and deal in supreme court matters.
This internship gave me opportunity to work on varied legal matters belonging to different areas such as civil matters, criminal matters, transfer cases and writ petitions.
The main work was to conduct an extensive and detailed research on the issues of the matter and prepare a draft of arguments with case laws and legal provisions.
Concern
Since, it was a virtual internship for me, so I missed the opportunity of being at the Supreme Court and learn the practical aspects of litigation.
I C Universal Legal
How to apply
If you want to work in a law firm, then you can apply by visiting the site www.icul.in/joinus/
Benefits
I assisted the litigation team in drafting consent terms, lease deed agreement, agreement for sale.
I also assisted the team with termination notice, artists’ agreement, share pledge agreement and legal due diligence.
I was also given opportunity to carry out research on real estate matters, sole proprietorship, succession matters and other ancillary matters.
It’s a paid internship and a law firm with different practice areas. If you really want to learn and grow, you should definitely join this firm.
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