ABOUT THE CHAMBERS
Chambers of S.S. Rekhi is inviting applications from final-year law students enrolled in either a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programme for a virtual legal internship.
This internship is designed to provide practical litigation exposure. Interns will be assigned actual case files and will be expected to undertake substantive legal work rather than merely observe proceedings.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
The internship will focus on litigation, legal drafting, research and court-related work. Selected candidates will work on real files and receive feedback on their assignments through scheduled review sessions.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Organisation: Chambers of S.S. Rekhi
Position: Virtual Legal Intern
Eligibility: Final-year law students (3-year and 5-year LL.B. programmes)
Mode: Virtual
Duration: 4 weeks
Joining: Immediate, upon successfully clearing the interview process
Last Date to Apply: 15 November 2026
Certificate: Certificate of Internship will be provided upon successful completion.
NATURE OF WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. LEGAL DRAFTING
Interns will work on drafting various legal documents, depending on the matters being handled by the chambers, including:
Plaintiffs and written statements.
Replies and applications.
Legal notices.
Affidavits.
Legal opinions.
2. LEGAL RESEARCH
Researching relevant case laws and statutory provisions.
Identifying applicable amendments.
Preparing concise and practical research notes.
Identifying relevant legal authorities and presenting findings in a usable format.
3. COURT-RELATED WORK
Preparing hearing briefs and case summaries.
Tracking cause lists and court orders.
Attending or assisting in matters conducted through video conferencing.
Reviewing legal documents and identifying relevant issues for the senior team.
Physical presence before the concerned court may be required, if necessary.
WORKING STRUCTURE AND EXPECTATIONS
Although the internship is virtual, it requires a fixed time commitment and regular availability.
Dedicated work windows will be scheduled every week.
Interns must remain available online through calls or video during the scheduled hours.
Research and drafting assignments will have fixed deadlines.
Regular review sessions will be conducted to discuss, evaluate and correct submitted work.
Candidates who cannot commit to the scheduled working hours are advised not to apply.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must fulfil the following requirements:
Must be a final-year law student pursuing a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programme.
Genuine interest in litigation.
Good command of written English.
Clear and professional legal drafting skills.
Reliable internet connection and a quiet working environment during scheduled work windows.
Punctuality, honesty and willingness to acknowledge knowledge gaps.
IMPORTANT CONDITION REGARDING AI TOOLS
The use of AI tools is strictly prohibited for:
Preparing or submitting the internship application.
Completing any assignment or work during the internship.
The chambers expects applicants and interns to demonstrate their own independent thinking, research and writing abilities.
Applications appearing to be AI-generated will be rejected without review.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates are required to email the following documents:
Updated CV: PDF format, maximum two pages.
Covering Letter: Written in the candidate’s own words, explaining their interest in the internship and the kind of legal work they wish to learn.