What the notice says
Law Commission of India voluntary internship 2026 is the scheme dated 22 June 2026 (No. A-60011/156/2026-LC). It is in force from 1 September 2026. There is no single last date. You must email the form at least two months before the month you want to join. Official page — lawcommissionofindia.nic.in. Scheme PDF — A-60011/156/2026-LC. Mail only to lci-dla@nic.in.
- What a legal internship in a government office actually is
- What the Law Commission of India actually does
- What kind of seat this is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Voluntary intern — unpaid up to 12 at a time
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply without getting played
- What the work looks like
- FAQs
What a legal internship in a government office actually is
A legal internship is a short, supervised stint where a law student does research, note-making and drafting under an office. It is not a job and it is not a guarantee of later hiring. Government internships usually ask for a college NOC or a professor letter, set office hours, and issue a certificate only if attendance and a short paper are completed.
What the Law Commission of India actually does
The Law Commission is a body under the Ministry of Law and Justice. The 23rd Commission was set up to study laws, suggest reforms and write reports the government can use. Interns sit with that research work, not with a courtroom board.
Office printed in the scheme: Lok Nayak Bhavan, B Wing, 2nd Floor, Khan Market, New Delhi 110003, or any later notified address.
What kind of seat this is
Unpaid voluntary internship. Duration is ordinarily four weeks, extendable to a maximum of eight weeks if the supervising officer recommends it and the Chairperson approves. Work is ordinarily in New Delhi. Hybrid or remote work is allowed only if the competent authority says so for that intern. The scheme says the internship does not create a right to employment.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you have already finished two years of a five-year law course, or one year of a three-year law course, at a recognised university or law school. Post-graduate law students and law scholars are also covered. You can apply only once in a financial year.
Skip if you need a stipend (use DPIIT, FSSAI, CCI or SEBI instead), if you cannot reach Khan Market on working days, if you cannot send a stamped recommendation letter, or if you already used your one application this financial year. Fake-fee warning: the Commission does not collect an application fee on this scheme.
Dates and fee
| Item | On No. A-60011/156/2026-LC |
|---|---|
| Scheme start | 1 September 2026 |
| Apply by | At least two months before the intended start date |
| Duration | 4 weeks, extendable to 8 weeks |
| Slots | Ordinarily not more than 12 at any time |
| Fee | None printed |
| Stipend | None. No expenses either. |
Available positions
1. Voluntary intern — unpaid up to 12 at a time
Eligibility criteria
Law students who, at the time of application, have completed at least 2 years of the 5-year law degree or 1 year of the 3-year law degree at a recognised University / Law School / Law College. Post-graduate law students and law scholars are also eligible. One application per financial year.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice.
Total slots — ordinarily 12, Chairperson may change the number.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary intern | 2 years done in 5-year LL.B. or 1 year done in 3-year LL.B.; PG law / scholars also eligible | CV, college ID, signed-stamped recommendation, latest marksheet. Originals at joining. |
Selection
- Email only to lci-dla@nic.in. Incomplete mail is rejected. No further correspondence on incomplete forms.
- Screening on academics, statement of purpose, and open slots. If too many apply for one month, higher-year students get preference.
- Selected names are told by email. Report with ID proof, passport photo, original recommendation and original latest marksheet.
How to prepare (free, official)
- Scheme PDF with Appendix A form
- Law Commission notice page
- Read a recent Law Commission report in the area you name under “subjects of interest”.
How to apply without getting played
- Fill Appendix A from the 22 June 2026 PDF. State the month you want and a short purpose of internship.
- Attach CV, scanned college ID, scanned signed-stamped recommendation from a professor or dean, and scanned latest marksheet.
- Send only to lci-dla@nic.in, two full months before start. Do not pay anyone who claims to “forward” the form.
- If selected, carry originals on the reporting date printed in the email.
What the work looks like
The scheme lists research on statutes and judgments, work on Commission reports, help with consultation papers, case-law compilation, and a short research paper or digitised presentation at the end. Attendance is expected on government working days. A certificate is issued after evaluation of that paper or presentation and the work done.
FAQs
What is the last date?
There is no calendar last date. Apply at least two months before the start month. For a January 2027 start, mail by early November 2026.
Who can apply?
Law students who have finished 2 years of a 5-year course or 1 year of a 3-year course, plus PG law students and scholars. Once per financial year.
How many vacancies?
Ordinarily not more than 12 at a time.
Where do I apply?
Email lci-dla@nic.in. Notice: lawcommissionofindia.nic.in.
What is the fee?
None printed.
Is there a stipend?
No. The scheme says unpaid, no remuneration, no expenses.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes, if the year rule above is already met. The notice does not create a separate final-year bar.