About the Office of Justice M.M. Sundresh
The Office of Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, is inviting applications from eligible law students for a judicial internship in December 2026.
Justice M.M. Sundresh completed his Bachelor of Arts at Loyola College, Chennai, and his Bachelor of Law at Madras Law College. He enrolled as an advocate in 1985 and served as a Government Advocate from 1991 to 1996.
He was appointed an Additional Judge of the Madras High Court on March 31, 2009, and became a permanent judge on March 29, 2011. Before his elevation to the Supreme Court of India on August 31, 2021, he served as President of the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Academy.
About the Internship
The internship offers law students an opportunity to gain exposure to the functioning of the Supreme Court of India and judicial work through an internship at Justice M.M. Sundresh’s office in New Delhi.
Students interested in judicial research, constitutional law, civil and criminal law, and the work of the Supreme Court may find this opportunity particularly relevant.
The internship will be conducted offline during December 2026. Applicants should ensure that they are available to attend in person during the relevant period.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are invited from students pursuing the following programmes:
Five-year integrated LL.B. programme: Students in the fourth year or final year, or an equivalent stage of study.
Three-year LL.B. programme: Students in the second year (fourth semester) or final year.
Applicants should verify that they meet the stated academic requirements before submitting their applications.
Documents Required
Candidates must submit the following documents through the prescribed application process:
Curriculum Vitae (CV): A current résumé detailing academic qualifications, relevant experience, achievements and skills.
Statement of Purpose (SOP): A statement explaining the applicant’s interest in the internship and suitability for the opportunity.
Writing Sample: A sample demonstrating the applicant’s legal research, analytical and written communication skills.
Applicants should ensure that all mandatory documents are ready before completing the online form.
Selection Process
The selection process involves shortlisting and an assessment of candidates’ performance.
Shortlisting: Selected candidates will be notified approximately two weeks before the internship begins.
Brief-making exercise: Final selection will depend on merit and performance in a typed brief-making exercise.
Application status: Candidates who do not receive communication should consider their applications unsuccessful, as indicated in the announcement.
Applicants should provide accurate contact details and regularly monitor their email after submitting the application.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must apply through the official Google Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUGO7gHH7Q5yH5zrZtxHxVHKuh8EqEj7pKlxK-yxiAxSvSwA/viewform
Open the prescribed application form.
Enter the required personal, academic and institutional details, including the preferred internship month.
Prepare and submit the CV, Statement of Purpose and writing sample as required.
Submit the application before November 10, 2026.
Important: Applications submitted through modes other than the prescribed form will not be considered, according to the announcement. Applicants should consult the official notification for the complete instructions and any additional requirements.