LLB Internship Programme
A one-month paid internship programme by the Ministry of Law and Justice for LLB students, offering hands-on research experience in justice delivery areas like Tele-Law, e-Courts, and Fast Track Courts. Up to 10 interns are selected per monthly slot and receive a ₹5,000 honorarium plus a completion certificate. Apply online at dashboard.doj.gov.in/internship — summer slots open in June, July, and August each year.
About This Scheme
A one-month paid internship programme by the Ministry of Law and Justice for LLB students, offering hands-on research experience in justice delivery areas like Tele-Law, e-Courts, and Fast Track Courts. Up to 10 interns are selected per monthly slot and receive a ₹5,000 honorarium plus a completion certificate. Apply online at dashboard.doj.gov.in/internship — summer slots open in June, July, and August each year.
Full official description
Ministry of Law and Justice under the Department of Justice (DoJ) has introduced an Internship Programme named "LLB Internship Programme" for young law students. The purpose of this Programme is to well acquaint young law students with the working of Department of Justice by giving training in the field of research & referencing work, in various specialized areas of justice delivery, such as:-
Access to Justice (Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, Legal Aid, Pro Bono Legal Services);
e-Courts services;
Fast Track Special Courts;
National Mission for Justice Delivery & Legal Reforms and;
CSS for Development of Infrastructure Facilities in the District and Subordinate Judiciary.
Duration & Timings
Duration of internship ordinarily remain for a period of one month (four weeks). Monthly internship shall start from 01.06.2023 onwards during the current financial year (FY 2024-25). The following three slots offered during the Ist phase (Summer Programme):
From 10.06.2024 to 09.07,2024 with last date for calling application on 05.06.2024.
From 10.07.2024 to 09.08.2024 with last date for calling application on 05.07,2024.
From 12.08.2024 to 11.09.2024 (10th and 11th August 2024 being Saturday and Sunday) with last date for calling application on 05.08.2024.
Number of Interns
The maximum number of interns to be allowed in a given monthly slots will be 10 candidates only subject to requirement of the Department.
Placement
Each selected intern shall be posted with an officer of the level of Deputy Secretary/Director/Joint Secretary/ or the O/o Secretary, Department of Justice, O/o the Minister of State, Law & Justice (Independent Charge) with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Attendance
For satisfactory completion inter-alia, 90% attendance is mandatory. This is a full-time internship to be attended physically.
To seek any kind of clarifications
Under Secretary (Admn.) at Tele-: 011-23072138. Email-: yadav.sanjay05@nic.in.
Benefits
- ₹5,000 honorarium on completing the month-long internship
- Certificate of Internship from the Department of Justice, Government of India
- Practical exposure to government legal work: Tele-Law, e-Courts, Fast Track Courts, Legal Aid
- Maximum 10 interns per monthly slot — competitive selection
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Indian law students enrolled in:
- 3rd year of a 3-year LLB program, or having completed 2nd year exams
- 4th or 5th year of a 5-year integrated LLB program, or having completed 4th year exams
- Must be available for full-time, in-person attendance in New Delhi for the entire month
- 90% attendance is mandatory for successful completion
- Students who have already interned with the Department of Justice in the current financial year are not eligible
Exclusions
The Internship is neither employment nor an assurance of employment with the Department.
No TA/DA or remuneration other than Honorarium will be paid to the Interns by the Department of Justice.
Candidates who have completed their internship with Department of Justice during earlier years and earlier Batches will not be considered for internship programme of the Department of Justice for the Current Financial Year.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of Department of Justice - LLB Internship Programme Online Application page: https://dashboard.doj.gov.in/internship/
- Fill the complete application form by choosing the Month of Internship and uploading all the documents.
- Click Submit.
Note: Last date for applications for the Ist Phase (summer programme):
The last date for application for the Ist slot will be 05.06.2024.
The last date for application for the 2nd slot will be 05.07.2024.
The last date for application for the 3rd slot will 05.08.2024.
Students can submit their application through off-line mode and through e-mail at yadav.sanjay05@nic.in with the required documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Shall Be The Amount Of Stipend Paid To The Interns?
The interns may be given an honorarium of [?] 5,000/- on completion of their internship.
To Which Divisions Of The DoLA Will The Interns Be Attached?
Each selected intern shall be posted with an officer of the level of Assistant Legal Adviser/Deputy Legal Adviser/ Additional Legal Adviser/Joint Secretary & Legal Adviser/Additional Secretary/O/o the Law Secretary/ O/o the Minister of State (Law & Justice)/ O/o Minister of Law & Justice/Branch Secretariats and the Law Officers of Govt. of India with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Students From Which Education Streams Can Apply For This Internship?
The students of Law streams may undertake internships in the Department.
What Shall Be The Deliverables On The Part Of The Interns?
At the end of the Internship Programme, all the interns will be required to submit a report on the work undertaken in this Department.
Can School Students Also Apply For This Internship?
The applicant should be ANY ONE of the following -
- An Indian student pursuing studies in the 2nd/3rd year of a three-year degree course from any recognized college/law school/university.
- An Indian student pursuing studies in the 3rd/4th/5th year of a five-year degree course from any recognized college/law school/university.
- An Indian student who has completed his/her LLB course from any recognized college/law school/university.
How Many Interns Are Taken In A Month?
The maximum number of interns to be allowed in a given month will be between 10 and 30.
What Shall Be The Duration Of The Internship?
The duration of the internship ordinarily remains for a period of one month.
Will Library Facility Be Provided By The DoLA To The Interns?
Library Facility at the Main Secretariat is limited to referencing only; borrowing of books/journals is not extended to the interns. However, photocopies may be obtained from the Library.
Does This Internship Guarantee Placement In DoLA?
There will be no commitment to the placement of interns in the Ministry/Department or allied/ subordinate organizations.
When Will The "Certificate Of Internship" Be Awarded To The Interns?
Yes, on satisfactory completion of the internship, a Certificate of Internship shall be awarded.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport size photograph
- Passing Certificate/Degree/Marksheet of Graduation/Post Graduation
- A Letter from the Supervisor/Head of the Department/Principal indicating their Status in the Institution
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Institution
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Address
- Identity Card/Proof of Enrolment into the Institute
- Details of the Bank Account (for the disbursement of stipend)
- File name should not contain any Special Characters.
- Only JPG and PNG formats are allowed for Photograph & Signature and PDF/JPG/PNG format for NOC.
- All Files should be less than 100 KB.