An education in the legal sector opens up opportunities to a plethora of positions across government organisations and semi-government organisations.
In this article, YLCC brings you the information of leading government organisations where you might want to apply. Read on and happy applying!
1. CENTRE FOR TRADE & INVESTMENT LAW (CTIL), INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE (IIFT)
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) was established in the year 2016 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). The Centre’s primary objective is to provide sound and rigorous analysis of legal issues pertaining to international trade and investment law to the Government of India and other governmental agencies. The Centre is aiming to create a dedicated pool of legal experts who could provide technical inputs for enhancing India’s participation in international trade and investment negotiations and dispute settlement.
LOCATION: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
HOW TO APPLY: To apply, click HERE.
2. LAW AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, BHOPAL
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: Also referred to as the Ministry of Law, this department is entrusted with the consultative role regarding proposals for legislation, framing of statutory rules/regulations, notifications, Byelaws and Finalization of important Memorandum of Understandings, Agreement, Deeds etc. The department works also includes administration of Law Officers, supervision and monitoring of the execution of various plan/non-plan schemes in respect of district courts, preparation of panels of Advocates in respect of the Supreme Court of India, M.P. High Court, District Courts, Arbitration Tribunal and appointment of advocates out of such panels to defend the interest of the various departments of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
LOCATION: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
HOW TO APPLY: You have to physically submit an application showing interest regarding internship, CV, Letter of Recommendation issued by the college/university.
3. NATIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (NALSA)
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: Think India is a pan-India initiative to bring together the best minds of the country and to infuse in them a ‘Nation First’ attitude. It is a forum of students, researchers, alumni and faculty members from the premier institutes like IITs, IIMs, NITs, NLUs and other such premier institutes in various fields of academia, across India. Since its inception, Think India has been carrying out various activities in different National Institutes around the country. These activities include talks by experts, seminars, workshop, essay, bill drafting competition, etc. Apart from such events, it also provides internships to students under VIDHI, NITI, ANUBHOOTI, SANSADIYA and International Law Commission internship programs.
LOCATION: New Delhi
HOW TO APPLY: Send your formal application to nalsa-dla@nic.in.
4. District Legal Services Authority, Bangalore
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: The Principal Objective of KSLSA is to provide free and competent Legal Services, to encourage the settlement of dispute by way of Lok Adalat, Mediation and conciliation and to secure the legal rights of poor, down trodden and weaker section of the society
LOCATION: Bangalore
HOW TO APPLY: Send a formal application to karslsa@gmail.com.
5. BIHAR JUDICIAL ACADEMY
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: Bihar Judicial Academy has been established on the recommendations of the Shetty Commission with the aim and to impart training to inter alia the Judicial Officer of State to improve Judicial Administration and other matters incidental thereto. The Bihar Judicial Officers Training Institute, now the ‘Bihar Judicial Academy’ was established in the year 2003.
LOCATION: Bihar, Patna
HOW TO APPLY: One can apply by mailing his/her CV at biharjudicialacademy@yahoo.in.
6. MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OF INDIA
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: The Ministry of External Affairs of India, a.k.a the Foreign Ministry, is the government agency responsible for the conduct of foreign relations of India. The Ministry comes under the Government of India and is responsible for India’s representation in the United Nations.
LOCATION: New Delhi
HOW TO APPLY: The selection process will be fully online at www.internship.mea.gov.in with applications, scrutiny, selection, allocation of Division, notification, extension, and certification to be managed on a dedicated internship portal of the Ministry. Each candidate needs to register on the internship portal and obtain access credentials to participate in the process.
7. MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: The Ministry of Women and Child Development, a branch of the Government of India, is an apex body for formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws relating to women and child development in India.
LOCATION: New Delhi
HOW TO APPLY: Interested students/scholars may apply by email at intern.wcd@gmail.com for an internship at the Ministry.
8. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE, DELHI
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change introduces an Internship Scheme for students. This Scheme seeks to engage students with Graduation/ Post Graduation Degrees and Research Scholars enrolled in recognized University/Institution within India or abroad, as “Interns”.
Interns shall be given exposure to various Divisions/Units of the Ministry. These Interns, in turn, would be expected to supplement the process of analyzing within Ministry through empirical collection and collation of in-house and other information. For the Interns, the exposure to the functioning of the Ministry may be an add-on in furthering their future interests.
LOCATION: New Delhi
HOW TO APPLY: To apply for an internship, visit this page- http://164.100.160.232/internship/Home.aspx
9. INSTITUTE OF LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING AND RESEARCH, LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: Institute of Legislative Drafting and Research, Legislative Department in the Ministry of Law and Justice offers VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP SCHEME FOR LAW STUDENTS pursuing their 4th and 5th year Five Year integrated bachelor degree in law or pursuing final Year of 3 years bachelor degree in Law from recognised law colleges in the country.
The purpose of the Scheme is to motivate students in creating interest in legislative drafting as a profession. The Scheme would help the students to enhance their legislative drafting skills and secure knowledge about the nature and working of the Legislative Department. After the completion of the internship, it is expected that the interns would go out of the Legislative Department with deeper understanding of its functioning.
LOCATION: Delhi
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants may send a formal application to ildr.ld@nic.in.
10. WILDLIFE CRIME CONTROL BUREAU, DELHI
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, & Climate Change, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
Internship at Wildlife Crime Control Bureau provides an excellent opportunity for students/researches to familiarize with various issues related to wildlife & the functioning of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
LOCATION: Delhi
HOW TO APPLY: Find the application form HERE. Application must contain recommendation of the Head of Institute in official letter head from the academic institution where the candidate is pursuing his/her studies. The
Application in the prescribed format complete in all respects may be sent by post of reach The Additional Director, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, 2nd floor, Trikoot-I, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066. Envelope carrying application should be superscribed “Application for Internship for Month/Year”.
The Application should reach this office 5 weeks before the proposed date of commencement of the internship.
YLCC would like to thank Sachet Labroo for his valuable insights in this article.
