About the program

Law making procedure is not taught in any law college or Law University and it is also not part of the college curriculum. With a view to provide practical experience to the law students about Law making Procedure, Drafting of Legislation, Drafting of Rules, Notifications, Orders, etc., the Law and Judiciary Department, Government of Maharashtra has decided to conduct an Internship Programme for the students studying law in the State of Maharashtra, so that the said experience will be useful for their future career in law field. Accordingly, the Law and Judiciary Department, Government of Maharashtra has issued Government Order LEG1133B, 2024, dated 14th November 2024. Nature of the Internship Program a. Information about the working of the Government, b. Procedure of drafting Bills and Ordinances, c. Procedure of drafting rules and notifications under the Act, d. Procedure for passing of Bills in the State Legislature, e. Interaction with the senior officers of the Law and Judiciary Department, f. Information about different laws and their provisions, g. Constitutional provisions and their applications, h. Working experience with officers of the Law and Judiciary Department, i. Lectures on different subjects related to legislation and subordinate legislation, j. Visit to concerned offices related to Legislation. Note: Eligible students for the Internship Programme shall select 5 Years Law Course BALLB, BBALLB, other, option in the Educational Qualification.

Perks

a. Stipend of Rs.10000 will be paid to intern. b. Internship Certificate will be given after completion of internship. c. Opportunity of learning from senior officers of Law and Judiciary Department. d. Practical training of Legislative Drafting.

Who can apply?

Only those candidates can apply who:

1. are from Five years law course/BALLB/BBALLB/Other
2. and specialisation from 5 years law course/BALLB/BBALLB/Other
3. are available for duration of 6 Weeks
4. have relevant skills and interests

Terms of Engagement

a. The duration of the internship shall be for a period of six weeks. b. Stipend of Rs. 10,000 Rs. Ten Thousand will be paid to the interns. c. Interns will have to arrange for their own accommodation. No accommodation will be provided by the Department. d. Interns will be assigned with senior officers of Legislation Branch, Law and Judiciary Department. e. Interns shall follow all the rules and regulations of the office. The Interns will have to attend the office as per the stipulated time. f. It shall be mandatory to follow and comply with the directions of the Secretary Legislation and other officers of the Legislation Branch. g. The Intern shall follow the confidentiality protocol of the Department and shall not reveal to any person or organization confidential information relating to the Department, its work and policies. h. In case of violation of any terms and conditions of internship by any intern, the Secretary Legislation will have all the rights to terminate the internship of such intern.

Number of openings

6