In this blog post, Ms Nandita Khurana, Zone Head Legal- Africa India Middle East, Michelin Tyres and a Mentor at Project Abhimanyu provides advice to a student who is searching for an internship in the field of litigation. Project Abhimanyu acts as an external placement cell that guides a student about the available career options and job opportunities as well as helps them apply for internships and jobs. 

Query: I am a student of the 4th year of National Law University, and I’m pursuing a BBA LLB degree. I am keen on litigation and am looking for an internship in December. Please guide.

Answer:

I’m happy to see the interest that bright young students have in the legal profession and the passion with which they are wanting to pursue it.

After having gone through your CV and the internships that you have already done, I think you should try and get some exposure to corporate law, preferably with a law firm. This will allow you to develop a more vivid picture of the profession. The courts are not the only channel open to young lawyers. Having said that, I definitely am of the opinion that working in litigation is essential as it teaches you the practical aspects and helps you develop and hone your instincts, a compulsory characteristic, if you want to succeed.

The National Human Rights Commission is another avenue worth pursuing as you get acquainted with a completely different application of the law. This should eventually assist in your ambitions if you decide to pursue a full-fledged career as a litigator.