If you’re a law student dreaming of working in the field of public interest litigation and access to justice, the NALSA Internship Programme 2025 is a great opportunity to explore legal services at a national level. Offered by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), this internship is your chance to gain real-world experience while contributing to the cause of free legal aid and dispute resolution through Lok Adalats.
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Let’s walk you through all the key details—eligibility, application dates, and what to expect during the internship.
🔍 About NALSA
The National Legal Services Authority was constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Its aim is to ensure access to justice for all, especially the weaker and marginalized sections of society, by providing free legal services and organizing Lok Adalats for amicable dispute resolution.
📌 Internship Highlights
| Feature | Details |
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| Name | NALSA Internship Programme 2025 |
| Duration | 1 Month (Starts on 1st of each month) |
| Location | New Delhi (Offline Only) |
| Eligibility | Law students (3-year or 5-year LLB) |
| Preference | 2nd/3rd year of 3-year course or 4th/5th year of 5-year course |
| Stipend | None |
| Application Mode | Online only at nalsa.gov.in |
| Certificate | Issued upon 90% attendance and satisfactory completion |
| Contact Email | nalsa-dla@ nic.in |
| Phone | 011-23382778 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
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Must be pursuing 3-Year LLB or 5-Year Integrated Law Course
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Preference is given to students in their later years (2nd/3rd or 4th/5th year)
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Students must not have ongoing college exams during the internship period
📅 Internship Schedule & Application Window
Each internship batch begins on the 1st day of the month. Applications must be submitted 2 months in advance.
Example:
To apply for the March 2025 internship, you must fill out the form between 1st December 2024 to 31st January 2025.
📝 How to Apply?
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
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Visit https://nalsa.gov.in
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Fill the online application form
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Upload the following documents:
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CV/Resume
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Expression of Interest (1-page write-up)
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No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your college/university
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Note: Only online applications are accepted. Selections are made purely on merit.
📚 What You Will Learn
During the internship, you will:
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Attend an orientation session on NALSA’s role and structure
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Study NALSA’s schemes, SOPs, reports, and legal aid modules
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Go on field visits to:
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Delhi State Legal Services Authority
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District Legal Services Authority
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Legal Aid Defense Counsel Office
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Mediation Centre, Supreme Court
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CAW Cells, Remand Courts, and more
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Visit the Supreme Court Library and Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
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Participate in National Lok Adalat
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Conclude with a team interaction and group photograph at NALSA
📌 Important Guidelines
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Internship is full-time and offline (no part-time/remote mode)
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Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday (except 2nd & 4th Saturdays)
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Interns must maintain 90% attendance
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No TA/DA, accommodation, or stipend will be provided
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Interns must carry personal laptops
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Formal black & white dress code is mandatory (as per Bar Council norms)
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No letters of recommendation will be issued
🎓 Certificate of Internship
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Will be provided upon successful completion of the internship
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Only awarded if the intern maintains 90% attendance
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Report submission at the end of the program is mandatory
📞 Contact for Queries
For assistance, reach out to:
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Phone: 011-23382778
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Email: [email protected]