RELEVANCE OF INTERNSHIPS AND

RESEARCH FOR LAW STUDENTS

JUNE 2022

AMULYA ANIL
What is Your Why?

Knowledge

Employability

Satisfaction
 RESEARCH - SIGNIFICANCE

Cannot be viewed in isolation

Publications and Branding

Research Papers which

provide solutions and carry
Necessary even in work- quality help in creation of
individual identity.
life

Opportunities
Marks Assigments Better research
publications and moot-
wins aid in procuring good
Research
internships.

Work-Life
Publications Better Internship
Opportunities and Helps in development of
and Branding Competitions
and Moots, Performance legal temperament, legal
etc. reasoning. Aids not only in
practice but also in
academia.
 Mandates of a Good Research

Actionable Genuine
Strong Review of
Purpose- solution/
conclusion Literature

Not merely to fullfill

obligations

Identification
of Problem- Fact check Coherence
Topical and
Originality
What are you
really looking for?

Your research should not merely be a paraphrasing of other words. Catering to the plagiarism
limitations should not be your only objective.
 LEGAL RESEARCH
Points to Remember

STATUTES AND CASE RESOURCES JOURNAL SELECTION

LAWS

FIRST HAND DATABASES CREDIBILITY

KNOWLEDGE
Hein Online Avoid Journals run by
Necessity to read entire Jstor Private Entities or
judgments/statutes SCC Online Student Entrepreneurs.
Be sure about the Sage Opt. for Scopus
amendments / over- Manupatra Indexed, UGC Listed
ruling. Pearson Journals.
Do not ignore the Impact Factor, Peer
dissenting judgments. Reviewed.
Economical
INTERNSHIPS First decide what kind of exposure you are
looking at, and then apply accordingly.

Litigation Corporate/In House Judicial Clerkship Others

Counsel Public Policy, Paralegals etc.
PP, Vakalat, Tribunals etc Judges, ASG, AG etc
Firms, Companies, PSUs etc
WHY INTERNSHIPS?

Clarity
Application of Law
Gives you an insight as to how your
On- ground challenges, Drafting,
work life would be and helps you
Procedural Understanding, Enhanced
decide as to where you would want to
Mental Ability.
work.

Employment
Practical Exposure
Opportunity
Dealing with pressure, time
Assessment Internships. PPO,
constrains, work environment,
Networking, CV point, Reputation
collaboration, limitations, etc.
Building
 Exposures- It is important
Choosing 1
have an idea as to which
sector you'll be interning
Internships- in and about the kind of
exposures your employer
What to is willing to offer, areas of
law covered.
Consider?
2 Performance in the
Market-
Brand name of the firm,
the kind of clients they
have/get.
 Paid v. Unpaid Internships
Never Under-Sell Yourself, Always try and negotiate for a stipend.

1 2

PAID INTERNSHIPS UNPAID INTERNSHIPS

Choose only if the firm has a really good
Helps you finance your expenditures to a
brand name.
certain extent.
Prefer it in the initial years of the law-schools
Motivates you to perform better.
for gaining experience.
Rewards you for the resources you have
To do over-work yourself.
invested.

Caution: An internship does not always guarantee an employment offer. Therefore be judicious as to where and how much of your
resources you invest.
Pre-Placement
Offers v.
Temporary
Monetary Gains
Focus on networking with
your employer in such a
way that they see you as
their potential employee. If
you have to choose between
an internship which pays
you stipend and the one
which can offer you
employment, then choose
the latter.
 Keep in Mind
to-

1 2 3
Stream-line your Do not jump into tier-1 Do no do multiple
internship experiences. firms until you are internships at the same
Do not be an octopus confident about your time. Keep the length of
legal knowledge. your internships
moderate.
 SET GOALS
!!!

Start right Start thinking

01 from your first 02 professionally,
semester. and not just
academically.
Thank you!
Achieve your goals the Smart way!