Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Internship 2024 Application, Experience

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In this article, we will talk about LLB Internship at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan for the year 2024, the application process, selection criteria and the various practice areas you may get to experience at the firm.

This article is part of the 'Best Law Firms for Internship’ series, where we look at the top and notable firms from across various areas of practice. This series is partly based on how the firms are positioned in various legal rankings, industry awards and recognitions.

Internships are an excellent opportunity to get a first-hand experience on how a law firm operates. They can also offer a working overview of the various practice areas and sectors. You can see that the practice of law goes much beyond text-books and case laws.

Students should also make use of their time at the firm to delve into the 'nuts-and-bolts' of legal practice; such as drafting documents, various types of filings, summarizing cases, preparing briefs and legal research.

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Year of Establishment and Office Locations

Established in the year 1985,  the legal firm Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan operates from or has their offices in :

• New Delhi
• Ahmedabad
• Allahabad
• Bengaluru
• Chandigarh
• Chennai
• Gurugram
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata
• Mumbai
• Pune
• Kochi
• Jaipur

Normally, established law firms have working associations, referral relationships and 'best friend' agreements with other firms; which enables them to render services on a pan-India basis.

LawMint Note : In general, law firms may offer internship opportunities at all their office locations. However, bigger locations may see a higher demand for internship. Your flexibility, in terms of location preference, may increase the probability of your selection.

'Best Law Firms for Internship' categories in 2024

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan features in the list of the Top Law Firms for Internship in the following practice areas listed below, for the year 2024.

While we have specifically highlighted Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan law firm's expertise in the below mentioned practice areas, they may offer a wider range of legal services, as mentioned further down in this article.

Practice areas where the firm is recognized as one of the best places for internship :

• Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolution
• Aviation, Aerospace and Defence
• Banking and Finance Law
• Bankruptcy, Insolvency, Restructuring
• Competition and Antitrust
• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Tax and Taxation Law
• Environmental Law
• Fintech, Blockchain and Cryptos
• Infrastructure and Project Finance
• Intellectual Property Law
• International Trade and WTO
• Internet, E-Commerce, Data Protection and Cyber-security
• Joint Venture
• Litigation
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Patent Prosecution and Litigation
• Private Equity, Venture Capital and Investment funds
• Real Estate, Construction and Property Law
• Technology, Media, Telecom
• Trademark Prosecution and Litigation
• Pharma, Healthcare and Life Sciences

Normally, law firms the applicants to mention their area of interest in the cover letter or the application form. Before expressing interest in any of the practice areas, students should have a basic understanding and awareness of the topics and the underlying laws.

Check out the LawMint Internship Basics online courses and the videos on our YouTube channel for an overview of the various specialized practice areas.

About Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (L&S) is a full-service law firm specializing in areas such as corporate & commercial laws, dispute resolution, taxation and intellectual property. The firm has a extensive list of clients spanning start-ups, small & medium enterprises, large Indian corporates and multinational companies.

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is one of the most sought-after firm on the National Law School campuses. The firm has been ranked among the top in various practice areas by publications like Managing IP Asia Awards, Asia Legal Business IP Ranking, Media Law International, Indian Business Law Journal, Legal 500, Legal Era Awards, MIP-IP Stars and Global IP Awards.

L&S combines its expertise of the law with industry experience to design customised legal solutions for its clients.

Practice Areas, Focus Sectors & Expertise

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan law firm's website or brochures mention that the firm's legal services and expertise extend to the following practice areas :

• Arbitration
• Banking & Finance
• Commercial Litigation
• Competition and Antitrust
• Corporate
• Customs
• Direct Tax
• Goods and Services Tax
• Insolvency
• Intellectual Property
• International Trade and WTO
• Mergers & Acquisitions / PE
• Real Estate Law
• Regulatory
• Securities Law

In general, Law firms cannot be clearly demarcated in terms of areas of practice.

Due to the overlaps in many specializations; and the need to provide comprehensive legal solutions to their clients, almost all medium and large law practices tend to be 'full-service' firms.

However, they may choose to identify themselves with one or more areas of specializations.

Official website of the firm

Pursuant to BCI rules, the firm's website may have limited information. However, internship applicants should invariably read through the website and brochures as part of the essential research and groundwork before applying.

Very often, an overview of the firm, it's partners and associates can give you a good idea about the working structure and organizational hierarchy of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan.

The firm's official website is accessible at this link : https://www.lakshmisri.com

Career opportunities and internship openings at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan may also be periodically published in the careers section of their website. Refer to the specific careers / opportunities web-page link mentioned further down in this article.

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Internship in 2024 for LLB Students

Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan – L&S have a very detailed and structured portal providing all the essential information to help candidates apply for their internship program. L&S internship program is designed to provide young law students with a chance to gain valuable experience working in various practical aspects of law. L&S offers a wide range of internship opportunities in fields such as indirect and direct taxation, corporate law and IPR etc.

Before you proceed to submit your application form, take some time to go through their website to get to know L&S better and the opportunities they offer.

Internship at Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan – What to expect ?

L&S wishes that your internship should be one of the most enriching experiences as a law student. They are committed to mentoring and guiding you towards achieving this goal, provided, you share the same zeal towards learning the law that each of their professionals have. Opportunities are plenty and doors are always open. L&S offers real responsibilities to all their interns in order to acclimatize you to the work you would be doing as a full time professional at L&S.

Every intern is mentored by a professional at L&S. Your mentor is your guide, your source for resolving your queries and is in-charge of your overall development within the organization.

Once selected as an intern, L&S expects you to complete a minimum of three (3) weeks of internship, after which it is mandatory for you to make a presentation at the end of the internship. The presentation is on a topic decided by your mentor. The topics would be framed in such a way as to ignite the creative spark in you, asking you to think out of the box on many occasions.

The presentation will made to an audience of all your fellow interns as well as certain professionals in the organization who will evaluate your performance. They expect the presentation to be of the highest quality as it would set the benchmark for considering your application for the position of an associate at L&S.

Eligibility Criteria for Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan Internship

L&S are looking for budding law students who have entered 4th year of a 5 year law course or 2nd year of a 3-year law course. Explore their website, consult with their alumni and, if possible, talk with your classmates who have interned with them, to better understand what the experience will be like.

Instructions for application

The internship application is completely online. Therefore, make sure that all relevant details about yourself is incorporated into the application. You will not be allowed another chance to modify or edit the application once submitted. Ensure that you have reviewed the key dates before applying and make sure you go through the following instructions carefully.

All the certificates and documents that you mention in the application shall be physically verified on the first day of your internship. So ensure that the information you provide in the application is accurate. A detailed set of instructions on how to fill up the application form is provided with the application form itself. Do ensure that you read the instructions carefully before submitting the form.

To access the application form, you will need to register with your email ID on their portal. Your e-mail id will also be your username. All future correspondence shall be with this e-mail id only. Once you submit your registration form the firm will acknowledge its receipt by e-mail. Status updates on your application will be provided through the site and/or your registered email ID.

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Careers & Opportunities web page

Refer to the following website / page link for further information about the current opportunities, internship openings and other details : https://interns.lakshmisri.com/

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Law Internship FAQs

How can I get internship at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan?

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan offers internship opportunities based on their requirements. Refer to the LawMint.com article for details on the eligibility, application process and selection criteria for Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan internship.

Is internship compulsory for law students in India?

As per the Bar Council of India rules, Law students have to complete a minimum of 12 weeks internship, in total, for a Three Year LLB and 20 weeks in total, for a Five Year LLB.

What are the best internships for law students?

Law students can complete internship with Law firms, NGOs, Trial and Appellate Advocates, Judiciary, Legal Regulatory authorities, Legislatures and Parliament, Other Legal Functionaries, Market Institutions, Law Firms, Companies, Local Self Government and other such bodies as the University may stipulate.

Do law interns get paid in India?

Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the duration and type of internship, and as per the policies and discretion of the law firm. Typically, bigger law firms offer a stipend to their interns. Some firms may offer meal allowances and reimbursements. Small firms may have only unpaid internships.

How do I intern at a law firm?

Read the articles on LawMint for details on how to apply, when to apply, how to create your resume, how to prepare for interviews and how to get selected for internship with top law firms in India.

How do big law firms give internships?

Big Law firms may offer internships directly to interested LLB students, or through college placement committees. Some firms may have a structured selection and interview process for evaluating and shortlisting interns best suited for their practices.

What law firms look for in interns?

Law firms look for good written and verbal communication skills, interest in the practice areas of the firm, relevant extra curriculars, good academic credentials and an aptitude to learn. Bigger law firm evaluate all applicants through the their resume, cover letter, writing sample, interview performance and other criteria.

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