About Law Internship

All About Law Internship

Introduction

you are a student, pursuing for a law course .You are in 1st or 2nd year but don't have idea what is this internship ? why you should do internship?.Moreover ,if you come to know about this internship from your seniors and friends ,still don't have idea where to apply and how to apply ? Generally These are the question  spins in the mind of freshers .

What is Law Internship ?

First and foremost thing about internship is that these are the academic programmes , organized with a view to give practical knowledge of law .In other words internship are the practical application of theories and procedure of law .

Why we do law internship ?

For instance you study a law under Art 39-A of Constitution which laid down provisions regarding free legal aid to economically backward classes. You can experience the practical application of this constitutional mandate if you join State Legal Service Authority established in almost  every state .For Example DLSA in Delhi, which also offer internship opportunity to law student.
Moreover if you have read Criminal Procedure Code and interested to know how trail is conducted in Session Court ,you are suppose to join  Office of District Government Council (DGC) situated in District Court .

How to choose a Organization/firm/office for law internship ?

Firstly ,The significant  thing that matter is your interest in particular field of law .For example if you have read  human right  law and interested to work in this field .The doors of National Human Right Commission (NHRC) , State Human Right Commission  ,Hum,an Right law Network is open for you for a great law internship .
Secondly ,explore the area of work of organization.whether it is suitable for you or not .For Example ,you have read Law of Contract and interested to know the procedure of  proposal ,agrrement ,considreation for contract .Neeraj Associates ,Lucknow  mainly dedicated for corporate and businesses  agreement is best option for you.

Covering Letter for Internship : Covering letter for internship is document where you mention your name ,address . first then name of person/organization to whom the covering letter is to be send .You can mention about your skill in first paragraph.moreover you are supposed to tell in covering letter as how you can help or assist an organization to achieve their goal  .Do not forget to mention ,how you are the best suitable person for internship in covering letter .Covering letter should not be long more than one page only .
CV or Curriculum Vitae  CV is document that contain data about academic qualification and extra curriculum activities along with personal infomratoon like DOB ,Son Of ,etc .