Internship Opportunity at K. L. Arora Chair In Criminal Law, NLU Delhi: Apply Now!
NLU Delhi is offering a December–January internship under the K.L. Arora Chair in Criminal Law. Open to LL.B. students with research skills. Apply now!
About the K.L. Arora Chair in Criminal Law
The K.L. Arora Chair in Criminal Law at the National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) is a distinguished academic initiative aimed at promoting advanced learning, scholarship, and engagement in the field of criminal law. Instituted in 2011 by Justice D.P. Wadhwa (Retd.), Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, the Chair honours the legacy of the late Shri Kundan Lal Arora, Senior Advocate.
Over the years, the Chair has contributed significantly to legal discourse through research, policy engagement and public outreach, supported by eminent legal scholars such as Professor B.B. Pande, Professor K. Chockalingam, Professor G.S. Bajpai, and Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan. The position is presently held by Dr. Sidharth Luthra, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India.
About the Internship Programme
The K.L. Arora Chair invites applications for its Short-Term In-Person Internship Programme, designed for law students interested in developing expertise in criminal justice research and practice. Selected interns will be engaged on campus at NLU Delhi, offering them a collaborative, academic environment for learning and research.
- Duration: Minimum 1 month, extendable to 2 months
- Period: December 2025 – January 2026
- Mode: Offline (On-Campus)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
✔ Completed at least two years of a 5-year Integrated LL.B. programme, or one year of a 3-year LL.B. programme.
✔ Strong academic record with demonstrated interest and coursework in Criminal Law (preference given).
✔ Excellent legal research and writing skills.
✔ Prior research experience is desirable but not compulsory.
✔ Candidates residing in the Delhi NCR region will be given preference due to the in-person format.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply via email and include the following in the email body:
Personal Information:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Residential Address
Academic Information:
- University/College Name
- Programme & Year of Study
- Proposed internship dates and duration
Documents to be Submitted
(all compiled into one PDF or Word document)
- Updated CV/Resume (Maximum 3 pages)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) — 500 words outlining motivation, expectations, and alignment with future goals
- Writing Sample (Published or unpublished, preferably related to Criminal Law; 1500–3000 words)
Submission Email
Disclaimer
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