Internships in law firms for undergraduates
In this article, we have compiled the list of the best law firms which hire students as interns. These law firms are known for providing a great work environment to their employees.
In this article, we have compiled the list of the best law firms which hire students as interns. These law firms are known for providing a great work environment to their employees. These law firms believe that their employees are the biggest assets and make efforts to ensure that their employees feel valued and an integral part of the firm.
The following list is not in any order of preference:
1. L&L Partners
- L&L Partners (formerly known as Luthra & Luthra Law Offices)
This law firm is one of the best in India and has a very positive reputation across the country. This internship is mostly for law students who have some work experience, but not a lot. They provide an environment where you can learn and grow and are open to your ideas and experiences. They have branches in New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Chennai as well as their head office which is located in Mumbai.
2. Khaitan & Co
Khaitan & Co is one of the leading law firms in India with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. It is a full service law firm which provides internship to law students at their Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore offices. The internship period is for 2 months and the internships are held every month. One can apply through their online portal between 1st January to 28th February for summer internship or between 1st July to 30th September for winter internship. The application process involves filling an online form and uploading your CV.
3. Trilegal
Trilegal is a law firm known for its friendly work culture. A lot of the senior partners at Trilegal are national law school graduates and hence they look forward to hiring students from other national law schools as well. The firm’s clientele includes Fortune 500 companies and some of India’s largest businesses in sectors such as telecom, IT, pharma and aviation.
Trilegal has offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata. To apply for an internship in this firm, you can apply through their website. Your application will be reviewed by the HR department and if shortlisted, you will be called for an interview. The interns are paid a stipend of INR 10-12 thousand per month depending on the office chosen.
4. AZB & Partners LLP
- AZB & Partners LLP
- Location: Mumbai, India
- What it does: AZB & Partners LLP is a law firm headquartered in Mumbai, India. It was founded in 2004 by Zia Mody and Ajay Bahl. It is one of the largest law firms in India by revenue. The firm has an office in New Delhi and affiliates in Bangalore and Pune.
AZB & Partners LLP is a law firm headquartered in Mumbai, India. It was founded in 2004 by Zia Mody and Ajay Bahl. It is one of the largest law firms in India by revenue. The firm has an office in New Delhi and affiliates in Bangalore and Pune.
5. J Sagar Associates
J Sagar Associates is an Indian law firm with its head office in Mumbai. It has offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. The firm has a strong practice in corporate, commercial, M&A, private equity and venture capital, real estate and infrastructure, litigation and dispute resolution, tax and intellectual property laws. It was ranked among the top 15 firms by the India Business Law Journal for five years from 2008–2012.
6. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is headquartered in Mumbai, with branches in New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Chennai. They however provide internship for Law students at Delhi branch only through mail and campus drives. You can visit their website here: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
How to apply: The candidates need to submit their CV’s at Academy@cyrilshroff.com.
7. S&R Associates
- internship period: 4 weeks
- salary: Rs 20,000 per month
- accommodation: offered
- flights: offered
- visa assistance: offered
- insurance assistance: offered
8. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
This is one of the largest law firms in India and is headquartered in Mumbai, with offices in New Delhi and Bangalore. This firm provides internship for Law students at Delhi branch only through mail and campus drives. The interns are paid a stipend ranging from 5000-8000 Rs per month depending on their performance during the internship.
9. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) : is one of the largest law firms in India in terms of revenue and number of partners. It is headquartered in Mumbai, with branches in New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Chennai. This firm provides internship for Law students at Delhi branch only through mail and campus drives. The interns are paid a stipend ranging from 5000-8000 Rs per month depending on their performance during the internship period of 2-3 months. In this firm, you will get an excellent opportunity to learn as well as attend client meetings along with your partner or senior associate which most of the other law firms don’t provide to their interns.