About CMS INDUSLAW
CMS INDUSLAW, formerly known as INDUSLAW, is a full-service Indian law firm established in 2000. The firm became a member firm of CMS in May 2025. It advises domestic and international clients on corporate transactions, regulatory matters, dispute resolution and other legal issues.
The firm's clients include corporations, financial institutions, investors, startups and multinational businesses across various sectors.
About the Internship
The CMS INDUSLAW Internship offers law students an opportunity to gain practical exposure to the legal profession in a professional law firm environment.
Depending on the assigned team and nature of the work, interns may gain experience in legal research, drafting, case analysis, commercial transactions, advisory work, regulatory matters and dispute resolution. The internship may also provide opportunities to interact with experienced legal professionals and understand the functioning of a corporate law firm.
Practice Areas
Applicants can indicate their preferred practice areas while submitting their applications. The firm's practice areas include:
Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption
Antitrust, Competition and Trade
Banking and Finance
Insolvency and Restructuring
Capital Markets
Commercial Law
Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Data Protection and Privacy
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Employment and Pensions
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Government, Regulatory and Public Procurement
Intellectual Property
Private Clients
Real Estate
Tax
Eligibility Criteria
The firm has not specified a particular minimum year of law school for internship applications on its official India careers page.
Applicants should demonstrate:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Professional ethics and an interest in the legal profession.
Legal research and communication skills.
Academic knowledge relevant to their preferred practice areas.
Internship Locations
CMS INDUSLAW lists the following office locations for internship applications:
Bengaluru
Chennai
Gurugram
New Delhi
Hyderabad
Mumbai – Lower Parel
Mumbai – Nariman Point
Applicants should clearly mention their preferred office location in their application.
Selection Process
The selection process may involve reviewing applicants' academic backgrounds, interests and relevant skills. Candidates may be assessed on their legal knowledge, analytical abilities, communication skills and suitability for the relevant practice area.
Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for further discussions or interviews. An interview is not expressly confirmed as a mandatory stage for every India internship application.
Application Deadline
No fixed application deadline or recruitment cycle has been specified.
Students may consider applying several months before their preferred internship period to allow time for the firm to review their application and assess availability in the preferred office and practice area.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply through the firm's internship email address.
Applicants should include:
CV: A one-page curriculum vitae highlighting educational qualifications, internships, relevant skills and academic achievements.
Cover Letter: A one-page cover letter or short email explaining their interest in the internship.
Preferred Practice Areas: The areas of law in which they wish to gain practical experience.
Preferred Office: The CMS INDUSLAW office where they would like to intern.
Preferred Internship Dates: Their intended internship period or availability.
Application Email: internship@cms-induslaw.com