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Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body and is constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs with a definite terms of reference to carry out research in the field of law and the Commission makes recommendations to the Government (in the form of Reports) as per its terms of reference. The Law Commission of India provides excellent thought provoking and vital review of the laws in India.
The Law Commission of India provides opportunities to law students for assisting the Commission in its legal
research/law reform projects by holding a Summer (May-June), Winter (November-December) and Mid-Term
Internship Programme.
Wat Are The details Of The Opportunity?
- Types of internships provided:
- Summer (May-June)
- Winter (November-December)
- Mid-Term Internship Programme
- Eligibility: The Programme is open for students pursuing studies in Law from recognized Colleges/Law Schools/Universities in India
- Location of Internship: Law Commission of India, Lok Nayak Bhavan, ‘B’ Wing, 2nd Floor, Khan Market, New Delhi -110003
- Duration of internship programme: 04 Weeks (which may be extended on the intern’s request by the Competent Authority for a maximum period of two weeks)
- Application form: CLICK HERE for the application form
What Are The Guidelines For The Internship?
- The Law Commission pays no remuneration/expenses.
- The interested law students pursuing studies in (2nd and 3rd year of three-year and 2nd to 5th year of five-year law degree course only) at any recognized College/Law School/University may send their applications in the enclosed format by 1st April (in case of Summer programme) and by 1st
October (in case of Winter programme). For Mid-Term Internship Programme, the application should reach 30 days in advance (intended date for joining the internship). - These applications may be sent either by post/courier or by hand to reach the Assistant Law Officer, Law
Commission of India, Lok Nayak Bhavan, ‘B’ Wing, 2nd Floor, Khan Market, New Delhi -110003. Application received after the cutoff date shall not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard. Incomplete application will not be entertained. - All these applications will be scrutinized and the offer will be sent to the selected students subject to the
availability of slot and approval of the Competent Authority. Maximum number of slots to be offered to these students shall not ordinarily exceed five at any point of time. - The students will have to produce a passport-size photo and a recommendation/no-objection letter from their Director or Head of Department, after receiving intimation from this office.
- Interns will be required to present a research paper on a selected topic at the end of their study and also undergo other studies assigned and prepare notes on it and submit for evaluation and suggestions, if any.
- Interns shall maintain absolute secrecy of all the facts and documents which come to their knowledge during the period. Interns are also expected to maintain decorum of Law Commission’s office.
- A certificate will be issued to the Intern at the end of her/his internship after evaluation of the research paper or assessment of the work done.
For More Information:
CLICK HERE For The Notification
CLICK HERE To Visit The Law Commission Of India Website
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