DSK Legal is a full-service Indian law firm with practices including Banking & Finance, Competition & Antitrust, Corporate & Securities, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, International Trade and Customs, Labour & Employment, Media, Entertainment and Sports, Projects, Energy & Infrastructure, Real Estate, Technology and White Collar Crime. The firm currently has offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune.
If you are applying for an internship, there is one important update to know: DSK Legal currently has a dedicated online internship application form. The form goes well beyond basic contact details and asks applicants about their academics, previous internships, moots, publications, co-curricular activities, interests, skills and career aspirations.
Quick answer
To intern at DSK Legal, use the firm’s current online internship application form. The form asks for your college, course, year of study, CGPA or percentage, preferred office location, preferred practice area, personal details and preferred month of internship.
It also asks about your highest level of moot-court representation, role and results, papers published or presented, other co-curricular activities and previous experience. Applicants are specifically asked why they are interested in the internship, what skills and experiences they bring to the firm, and what their career aspirations are in law. A CV upload is also required.
The current official form does not publish a universal fourth-year or final-year eligibility requirement. It also does not currently establish that internships run year-round or require a separate cover letter.
In short: complete the official form carefully, prepare a strong CV, know your preferred practice area and be ready to explain why you want the internship and what you can contribute.
How to apply
- Check DSK Legal’s official internship page. Use the current online application form rather than relying on older instructions about emailing HR or careers.
- Prepare your CV. The current form specifically requires a CV upload. Make sure it clearly presents your academics, internships, research, moots, publications and other relevant experience.
- Complete your academic details carefully. The form asks for your college, course, year of study and CGPA or percentage.
- Choose your preferred office and practice area. The application specifically asks for both, so research the firm’s current offices and practice areas before submitting.
- Prepare your experience details. The form asks about previous internships, moot-court participation, publications and other co-curricular activities. Be specific about your role and achievements rather than simply listing names.
- Answer the substantive questions thoughtfully. You are asked why you are interested in the internship, what skills and experiences you bring to the firm, your career aspirations in law and any other relevant information. These are opportunities to demonstrate genuine interest rather than repeat your CV.
- Review everything before submitting. The application includes a declaration that the information provided must be accurate and that misrepresentation may result in disqualification.
What to keep in mind
The current DSK Legal application is designed to gather much more than marks and a CV. It asks about moots, publications, co-curricular activities, previous internships, skills, motivations and career aspirations. That means your application should tell a coherent story about what you have done and what you want to learn.
The firm’s current website also describes DSK Legal as committed to excellence, fairness and integrity, and to helping its people achieve their professional aspirations. Its careers page highlights mentoring and exposure to challenging opportunities as part of career development.
So don’t treat the form as an administrative exercise. The questions give you several opportunities to demonstrate your motivation, interests and ability to contribute.
YLCC ACTION STEP: Before filling out the form, identify one practice area you genuinely want to explore at DSK Legal. Then make sure your CV and your answers to “why are you interested”, “what skills do you bring” and “what are your career aspirations” tell a consistent story.
If this is you
If you have relevant internships or research: don’t just list them. Explain what you actually worked on, what your role was and what you learned.
If you have moot-court experience: the form specifically asks about your highest level of representation, your role and details of the moot. Have those details ready before you start the application.
If you have publications: the application asks separately about papers published or presented at national and international level. Keep the publication details and links accessible while completing the form.
If you are a non-NLU student: focus on substance. The form gives you space to demonstrate academics, internships, moots, publications, co-curricular activities, skills and motivation. Use that space well.
If you are unsure about your preferred practice area: research DSK Legal’s current practice areas first. The firm is much broader than just corporate and litigation, with practices ranging from Banking & Finance and Corporate & Securities to Technology, IP, International Trade and White Collar Crime.
PLEASE DON’T DO THIS: Please don’t copy generic answers into the application. The current form specifically asks why you want the internship, what you bring to the firm and where you see your legal career going. Those questions are much more useful when answered specifically and honestly.
FAQs
- How do I apply for a DSK Legal internship? Use the dedicated online internship application form on DSK Legal’s official website and upload your CV.
- What does the DSK Legal internship form ask for? It asks for academic details, preferred office and practice area, internship information, previous internships, moot-court experience, publications, co-curricular activities, your motivation for applying, skills and experience, career aspirations and other relevant information.
- Do I need a cover letter? The current official internship form requires a CV upload but does not separately state that a cover letter is mandatory.
- Who is eligible for a DSK Legal internship? The current official form allows applicants to select their year of study, but the public internship page does not state a universal fourth-year or final-year eligibility rule. Check the current form and any specific opportunity before applying.
- Which practice areas can I choose? The current form includes a preferred practice-area field. DSK Legal’s website currently lists practices including Banking & Finance, Competition & Antitrust, Corporate & Securities, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, International Trade and Customs, Labour & Employment, Media, Entertainment and Sports, Projects, Energy & Infrastructure, Real Estate, Technology and White Collar Crime.
- Which offices does DSK Legal have in India? The firm’s current website lists Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune among its Indian offices.
- Does DSK Legal ask about moots and publications? Yes. The current internship form asks about moot-court representation, papers published or presented at national and international level, and other co-curricular activities.
- What should I focus on in my application? Make your CV accurate and substantive, and give specific answers about your motivation, skills, experience and career interests. The current form gives you multiple opportunities to demonstrate these.
- Where can I verify the current internship process? DSK Legal’s official internship application page is the authoritative source for the current application process.
