What the notice says
Justice R Mahadevan judicial internship 2026 is a full-time physical internship in the Office of Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan at the Supreme Court of India. Applications run on a rolling basis for months up to February 2027. Send your CV and cover letter by email to lawclerkshmjrmsci@gmail.com by the 15th of the month before the month you want to start. No stipend is printed on the notice. Number of seats is not printed.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date rule | 15th of the preceding month |
| Vacancies | Not printed |
| Pay / stipend | Not printed — treat as unpaid |
| Fee | None printed |
| Location | Supreme Court of India, New Delhi (physical) |
| Age limit | Not printed |
| Who can apply | 3rd year or above of 5-year LL.B., or 2nd year or above of 3-year LL.B. |
What the Office of Justice R. Mahadevan does
Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan is a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India. The office handles case preparation, research, and courtroom work for matters listed before the Judge. This is a judicial internship, not a law-firm placement and not a permanent post.
What kind of role this is
It is a full-time, in-person internship. Interns prepare case notes, do legal research, and observe proceedings in the Supreme Court. Duration follows the month you select. It does not lead to a job with the Court.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You are in the third year or above of a five-year integrated LL.B. programme.
- You are in the second year or above of a three-year LL.B. programme.
- You can be in New Delhi full-time for the month you choose.
- You can email a complete application by the 15th of the previous month.
Skip if
- You need a stipend (none is printed).
- You are in an earlier year than the rule above.
- You cannot travel to New Delhi or stay for the full period.
- You already have a confirmed placement that conflicts with the internship dates.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the notice |
|---|---|
| Application window | Rolling, for internship months up to February 2027 |
| Last date for a given month | 15th of the preceding month (example: 15 November 2026 for a December 2026 start) |
| Shortlist intimation | By the 20th of the preceding month |
| Fee | None printed |
| Stipend | Not printed |
Available positions
No fixed vacancy number or category-wise split is printed. Seats depend on the office’s requirement for that month.
1. Judicial Intern — unpaid Number not printed
Eligibility
- Third year or above of a five-year integrated LL.B.
- Second year or above of a three-year LL.B.
- Full-time physical presence in New Delhi for the chosen month.
Educational qualifications
| Course | Minimum year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Five-year integrated LL.B. | Third year or above | Recognised college / university |
| Three-year LL.B. | Second year or above | Recognised college / university |
Selection
- Send CV and cover letter by email with the required details in the body.
- Office reviews applications.
- Shortlisted candidates are emailed by the 20th of the preceding month.
- Virtual interview follows for shortlisted students.
How to prepare (free, official)
- Review recent Supreme Court judgments in areas that interest you.
- Keep your CV to one or two pages with academic record and past internships.
- Write a short cover letter that states the exact month you want.
How to apply
- Prepare an updated CV and a short cover letter.
- Email both to lawclerkshmjrmsci@gmail.com.
- Use the subject line: Application for Physical Internship – Month, Year.
- In the email body include: full name, year and programme, college name, preferred dates, phone number, and email.
- Submit before the 15th of the month before your preferred start month.
FAQs
What is the last date for December 2026?
15 November 2026.
Is there a stipend?
Not printed on the notice. Treat it as unpaid.
How many seats?
Not printed.
Where do I apply?
Email lawclerkshmjrmsci@gmail.com.
Does this lead to a job?
No. It is a time-bound internship.
Can first-year students apply?
No. The year rules above apply.
More government legal internships are listed on the AAG Legal internships board. Check the closing-this-week list so you do not miss a deadline.