About the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002, throughout India and preventing activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India. It was established on 14 October 2003.
About the Opportunity
Applications are invited for a legal internship at the Competition Commission of India.
Eligibility
The internship is open to students pursuing:
The second and third year of a three-year Bachelor’s degree in Law after graduation.
The fourth and final year of a five-year integrated law course.
Students who have taken their third-year examination and are entering the fourth year of a five-year integrated law course.
LL.M. students.
Additional Qualifications
The internship is applicable to Indian nationals only.
Applicants must be students of recognised institutions and universities with exposure to Competition Law.
Students who already have a placement in hand are not eligible.
Duration
The internship is normally for a period of one month, commencing on the first working day of the month.
Applicants wishing to pursue an internship for two to three calendar months may also apply with the recommendation of their respective university, college or institution for the period applied for.
Stipend
An amount of ₹15,000 per month will be given as an honorarium during the internship.
Number of Seats
The CCI offers 15 seats per month.
Certification
Upon certification or confirmation by the concerned mentor or guide that the assigned intern has completed the internship to their satisfaction, an electronic certificate for the internship period will be awarded electronically.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through the contact details, including email address, provided in their applications.
Location
Delhi
Last Date to Apply
October 31
Application Procedure
Interested students must apply in the prescribed format given in the Annexure. Applications submitted in any other format will not be entertained.
Applicants must ensure that:
The application contains a recommendation from the competent authority of the academic institution where the candidate is pursuing their studies. Applications without this recommendation will not be entertained.
A Statement of Purpose of approximately 200 words is submitted, broadly covering a brief introduction to the topic and the objectives of the study.
The application is submitted through the prescribed procedure.
Applications may be sent by post to:
The Secretary
Competition Commission of India
10th Floor, Office Block, Tower 1
Ring Road, Opposite AIIMS
Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi – 110023
The envelope should be superscribed:
“Application for Internship for Month/Year”
Applications may also be submitted by email using the address provided on the source page.
Application Link: Click Here to Apply — Competition Commission of India
Application Specimen - https://www.cci.gov.in/images/content/en/specimen-of-completed-application-and-sop1712136664.pdf