About the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free legal services to weaker sections of society and organise Lok Adalats for the amicable settlement of disputes.
About the Internship
NALSA offers an internship programme for law students across India to familiarise them with the functioning of the Authority and provide practical exposure to specialised areas of legal services.
The programme aims to promote access to justice by helping law students understand the role and functioning of legal services institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
The internship is open to:
Students pursuing a three-year LL.B. course from a recognised university, college or institution.
Students pursuing a five-year integrated law course from a recognised university, college or institution.
Preference will be given to:
Students in the 2nd or 3rd year of a three-year LL.B. course.
Students in the 4th or 5th year of a five-year integrated law course.
Internship Duration
The internship lasts one month (four weeks) and commences on the first day of the month.
Internship Guidelines
Selected interns must comply with the following requirements:
Working hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, unless otherwise permitted.
Working days: Monday to Saturday, with the second and fourth Saturdays being holidays.
Attendance: At least 90% attendance is mandatory for successful completion.
Accommodation: Interns must make their own accommodation arrangements.
Travel expenses: No travel allowance, daily allowance or remuneration will be provided.
Laptop: Interns must carry their own laptops.
Court visits: Interns may be required to travel locally to courts and other offices as needed.
Dress code: Formal black-and-white attire as prescribed by the Bar Council of Delhi.
Full-time commitment: The internship must be attended physically, and interns are not expected to pursue another course or work during the internship.
Stipend
Unpaid. NALSA does not provide a stipend or other remuneration for the internship.
Submission of Internship Report
At the end of the internship, all interns must submit a report detailing the work undertaken during the programme.
Certificate of Internship
A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the internship, subject to the satisfaction of the Member Secretary, NALSA.
A minimum of 90% attendance is mandatory.
NALSA does not provide letters of recommendation.
Application Procedure
Applicants must complete the online application form and upload the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
Expression of Interest: A write-up of one page or less explaining the applicant's interest in the programme and suitability.
No Objection Certificate (NOC): Issued by the Dean, Head of Department, Internship and Placement Committee, or another appropriate authority. It must mention the candidate's name and the semester/year of the course.
Applications must be submitted online with all required documents before the applicable deadline. No other mode of application will be entertained. Selection will be based on individual merit and the decision of the competent authority.
Application Link: Apply through the NALSA Internship Programme listing
Contact Information
Phone: 011-23382778