This internship experience has been written anonymously, and collected by Divya Bharati, a 5th-year law student of Saveetha School of Law, Chennai, and Lawctopus Campus Leader.
Name of the Student
Anonymous
College and Year of Study
Saveetha School of Law; 5th year
Name and Address of the Organisation
Saveetha School of Law, 162, Poonamallee High Rd, Chennai
Duration of Internship
4 months
How did you apply?
Through my contacts.
First-Day Formalities, Infrastructure, First Impression
I worked under V Prakash (Senior Advocate). I had a basic interview on the first day. They collected my personal details. Infrastructure was good and they had an amazing library inside the office. I was introduced to the co-interns and advocates. I was given a separate desktop and notepad for my personal work
Main Tasks
Legal research, documentation, client interaction, court observation, drafting, case reading, carrying bundles to court, drafting legal notices and memos, section work, and corrections are required to be carried out in the drafts such as written statements, petitions, written arguments etc
Work Environment
The work environment was very friendly. Office timings are from 8 am to 7 pm. Advocates motivated and helped us in completing the work. I was working under the supervision of the Senior Advocate wherein he encouraged me to explore my potential in legal research.
I learned the basics of court proceedings and also witnessed the cross-examination in court. I had an opportunity to see Supreme Court proceedings via virtual mode. The Senior counsel is a well-established advocate in labour law and is also a Supreme Court advocate who has given various landmark judgements on various disputes.
Good Things
Interns were encouraged to do work, snacks were provided for interns. Since the office is opposite to High Court, transportation was not an issue. You can inculcate the habit of reading newspapers daily and my senior insisted on looking for any PIL-related issues which pop up in daily newspapers. It’s a good place for networking and gaining experience.
Bad Things
I didn’t find any inconvenience at the workplace as it was very friendly and safe. The office treats everyone equally without any bias. Usually, most of the interns will be belittled if we are working under a senior counsel but my experience was different and I didn’t encounter any such bias at the workplace.
Stipend
Rs. 3000/-
Note: This internship experience was first published on Jan 15, 2024. We have republished it on July 5, 2024.
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