Economic Laws Practice (ELP) is a full-service Indian law firm with practices spanning transactional, advisory, litigation, regulatory, trade and tax matters. Its current website lists offices in Mumbai, Noida, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai and GIFT City.
A particularly useful detail about applying for an internship is that ELP currently publishes a specific email address and subject-line format for internship applications. Getting these details right is a simple way to demonstrate attention to instructions.
Quick answer
To intern at Economic Laws Practice, the firm’s current internship page asks applicants to email their updated CV to elpinternship@elp-in.com using the following subject-line format:
“Month Year of internship preference” | “Location” | “Year of qualifying” | “Preferred Practice Area”
For example: March 2024 | Ahmedabad | 2025 | Litigation. The official page also states that there are limited internship slots available each month and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The current official page does not publish a universal year-of-study eligibility rule or a requirement to apply five to six months in advance. It is therefore better not to treat those details from older applicant-facing guides as current ELP policy.
In short: prepare an updated CV, use the official internship email and exact subject-line format, specify your preferred location and practice area, and verify the current requirements before applying.
How to apply
- Check ELP’s official internship page. Use the current page to verify the internship email address and subject-line format before sending your application.
- Prepare an updated CV. The current internship instructions specifically ask applicants to send an updated CV. Make sure it clearly presents your academics, internships, research, moots, publications and relevant legal experience.
- Choose your preferred location and practice area. The subject line specifically asks for both, so decide what you want to communicate before sending the email.
- Use the correct subject line. Follow the firm’s stated format: Month Year of internship preference | Location | Year of qualifying | Preferred Practice Area.
- Apply with realistic expectations. ELP states that there are limited internship slots each month and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Verify the details before sending. Internship processes can change, so check the official page immediately before applying.
What to keep in mind
ELP’s current website describes it as a full-service law firm with work across transactional, advisory, litigation, regulatory, trade, competition and tax matters. Its practice pages also highlight particularly developed work in areas such as international trade, customs, tax and corporate and commercial law.
That gives you a useful starting point when deciding what to put in your application. If you are interested in tax, international trade, corporate and commercial work, litigation or another area in which ELP operates, understand the basics of that practice before applying.
Most importantly, do not treat the subject line as a formality. The firm has deliberately specified the information it wants there, so follow the format exactly.
YLCC ACTION STEP: Before sending your CV, spend 20 minutes on ELP’s website. Identify your preferred practice area, read about the work the team does, and then make sure your CV supports that interest. Precision in the application matters, but substance behind it matters more.
If this is you
If you are interested in tax or international trade: ELP has substantial practices in both areas. Read the firm’s current practice pages and understand the kind of work those teams handle before applying.
If you tend to miss formatting instructions: pay particular attention to the subject line. ELP currently specifies the format, so do not replace it with a generic “Internship Application” subject.
If you are a non-NLU student: focus on the quality of your application. A clear CV, relevant experience, strong academics and a specific practice-area interest give the firm something concrete to assess.
If you are unsure which practice area to choose: do not simply pick one because it sounds prestigious. Look at ELP’s current practice areas and choose one you can genuinely explain an interest in.
PLEASE DON’T DO THIS: Please don’t rely on old internship guides for ELP’s eligibility, timing or application rules. The official internship page currently gives a specific email and subject-line format, but does not establish every detail reported elsewhere.
A note on accuracy
ELP’s current official internship page confirms that applications should be sent to elpinternship@elp-in.com with the specified subject-line format, along with an updated CV. It also states that internship slots are limited each month and that the firm will contact shortlisted candidates.
ELP’s current website lists eight offices: Mumbai, Noida, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai and GIFT City.
Official source: Economic Laws Practice, Internship Application
FAQs
How do I apply for an ELP internship? Email your updated CV to elpinternship@elp-in.com using the subject-line format specified by ELP on its current internship page.
What is the ELP internship email subject-line format? The current format is: Month Year of internship preference | Location | Year of qualifying | Preferred Practice Area.
Does ELP have limited internship slots? Yes. ELP’s current internship page states that there are limited slots available every month and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Who is eligible for an ELP internship? The current official internship page does not publish the universal first-to-third-year or third-to-fifth-year eligibility rule stated in some applicant-facing sources. Check the current position with ELP before applying.
What is ELP known for? ELP is a full-service firm with practices across transactional, advisory, litigation, regulatory, trade, competition and tax matters. Its current website has particularly detailed practice pages for areas including tax, international trade and corporate and commercial work.
When should I apply? The current official internship page does not state that applicants must apply five to six months in advance. Since slots are limited each month, applying thoughtfully and checking the current process early is sensible, but do not present a specific advance period as an official rule.
Where can I verify the current internship process? ELP’s official internship page is the authoritative source. Check it immediately before submitting your application.
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