Short-Term Internship Programme at K. L. Arora Chair in Criminal Law, NLU Delhi: Rolling Applications!

About NLU Delhi

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) is a premier Indian law university, established in 2008, known for rigorous legal education, high rankings (often 2nd in India), and a focus on social justice, fostering ethical legal professionals through its unique AILET entrance exam, robust research, and a diverse, well-equipped campus in Dwarka, offering BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD programs with strong industry links.

About K. L. Arora Chair in Criminal Law

The K.L. Arora Chair in Criminal Law, at the National Law University Delhi, is a pivotal initiative dedicated to advancing the field of Criminal Law through teaching, research, and advocacy. Established in 2011 by esteemed Justice D.P. Wadhwa, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, it stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the late Shri Kundan Lal Arora, Senior Advocate.

About the Short-Term Internship Programme

It looks forward to welcoming a diverse group of in-person interns, for those who can join on campus to take full advantage of the collaborative and immersive environment at NLU Delhi.

Eligibility

• Students must have completed two years of the five-year integrated LL.B. Programme/ one year of a three-year LL.B. Programme. Preference will be given to the students who have studied and completed the criminal law coursework in their LL.B. Programme.
• Applicants should have a strong academic record, excellent research and writing skills, and a
• keen interest in criminal law.
• Previous research experience, while not mandatory, will be considered an advantage.
• Preference will be accorded to interns residing in the Delhi NCR region, in proximity to the location of NLU Delhi

Duration

Short-term interns will spend at least one month, extendable up to two months (December 2025-January 2026), under the Chair, assisting in ongoing research projects.

Mode

Physical

Roles and Responsibilities

Contribution in ongoing research projects, assisting in data compilation, empirical and doctrinal analysis, and report writing under the guidance of experienced researchers and undertaking necessary administrative tasks.

Application Procedure

Those interested should specify the following in the email body:

Personal Details

• Name
• Email Address 
• Phone number
• Address

Academic Details

• Name of the College/University
• Current Year of Study & Course
• Preferred duration of internship (with dates)
• Statement of Interest

Kindly submit the following documents as part of the application. Applications may be sent to the following Email ID: interns.klarorachair@nludelhi.ac.in

All these documents should be compiled together and uploaded as one document in Word or PDF format.

• Updated CV: Please ensure your CV is updated and reflects your most recent academic and professional experiences. (not more than three pages)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP): Share your motivations for applying, your expectations from the internship and how you believe it aligns with your career goals. (500 words)
• Writing Sample: Submit a writing sample (published/unpublished). Ideally submitted to University as part of coursework on the subject of interest within the scope of Criminal Law. (1500–3000 words)

The official notification is here.