Internship Experience at Pradeep Rai, Senior Advocate of Supreme Court [1 Month]: Excellent Work Environment; Challenges in Communication; No Stipend

Name of the Student

Anonymous

College and Year of Study

Institute of Law, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra; 3rd year

Name and Address of the Organization

Pradeep Rai, Senior Advocate ofthe Supreme Court

Duration of Internship

1 month

How did you Apply?

It was in online mode. I applied for the above-mentioned Internship by sending my CV and Cover Letter to the email ID for the internship.

First-Day Formalities, Infrastructure, First Impression

On the 1st day, there was an online orientation session in which we were given an introduction to the internship, there is also an option available to do the internship in offline mode, the infrastructure for the online mode is well managed, and the offline mode is quite developed, the first impression was great.

Main Tasks

There were daily tasks namely

• Case briefs: We were given landmark judgements of leading cases, which also helped us in getting knowledge.
• Case transcripts: We had to make transcripts from the live proceedings of the cases of Supreme court.
• Finding Case Judgements: Helped in finding cases for the arguments of the cases.
• Making a compilation of given tasks.
• Making summarised versions of law books and articles.

Work Environment

The work environment was excellent. The office exuded professionalism, creating a conducive atmosphere for productive work. The team was incredibly collaborative and supportive, and I received valuable mentorship from Advocate Pradeep Rai and other senior members.

The office provided ample learning opportunities, including training sessions and workshops that contributed to my personal and professional growth. The work-life balance was well-maintained, and the office infrastructure was comfortable and up-to-date.

Good Things

One of the standout aspects of my internship at Advocate Pradeep Rai’s office was the exceptional mentorship I received. The office provided an abundance of learning opportunities, from hands-on projects to informative workshops, which significantly expanded my legal knowledge and skills.

The team’s support and collaborative spirit made every task enjoyable, and I felt like an integral part of the team. The positive work culture, combined with a reasonable work-life balance, contributed to an overall satisfying experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to kickstart my legal career.

Bad Things

While my overall experience at Advocate Pradeep Rai’s office was positive, there were a few areas that could benefit from improvement. Occasionally, there were communication challenges that led to some confusion in task assignments.

Additionally, there were moments when the workload felt quite demanding, and I believe a more balanced distribution of tasks could help. It would also be beneficial to have more exposure to different areas of law.

Constructive feedback sessions could further enhance the learning experience. Lastly, some office facilities could use upgrades. These suggestions are intended to contribute to an even more enriching internship experience.

Stipend

No stipend.

Note: This internship experience was first published on Jan 10, 2024. We have republished it on July 12, 2024.

Source: Lawctopus