R K Dewan & Co Internship 2024 Application, Experience

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In this article, we will talk about LLB Internship at R K Dewan & Co 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 1942,  the legal firm R K Dewan & Co operates from or has their offices in :

• Mumbai
• Pune
• New Delhi
• Chennai
• Kolkata
• Indore
• Bengaluru

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

R K Dewan & Co 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 R K Dewan & Co 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 :

• Intellectual Property Law
• Patent Prosecution and Litigation
• 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 R K Dewan & Co

R K Dewan & Co, is a leading full spectrum intellectual property law firm, providing comprehensive services to a range of clients from individuals to large business conglomerates. RKD’s offices are strategically located to deal with India’s unique IP administrative system, which has IP related offices located throughout the country.

R K Dewan & Co’s team consists of experienced advocates, patent attorneys, trademark attorneys, engineers, scientists, paralegals and executives to provide end-to-end solutions for their clients. RKD’s extensive network of associates in India and across the world helps them cater to national and international IP filing, prosecution and domestic and trans-border litigation across all tiers of the judiciary. RKD represents over 4000 individual and corporate clients from top Indian companies to internationally recognized multinational conglomerates.

R K Dewan & Co also has active participation in various domestic and international IP professional associations, such as INTA (International Trademark Association), AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property), AIPLA (American Intellectual Property Law Association), APAA (Asian Patent Attorneys Association), CIPA (The Chartered Institute for Patent Attorneys), FICPI (International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys), LES (Licensing Executives Society), MARQUES, CII (Confederation of Indian Industries), MCCIA (Maharatta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture), ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India).

Practice Areas, Focus Sectors & Expertise

R K Dewan & Co law firm's website or brochures mention that the firm's legal services and expertise extend to the following practice areas :

• Patents
• Trademarks
• Designs
• Copyright
• Litigation
• Anti-counterfeiting
• Criminal Law
• Cyber Crimes
• IP Business
• Transfer of IP Rights
• Agreements
• IP Valuation
• IP Audit
• Legal Translation Services
• IP Training & Education

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 R K Dewan & Co.

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

Career opportunities and internship openings at R K Dewan & Co 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.

R K Dewan & Co Internship in 2024 for LLB Students

At R K Dewan & Co, you will be exposed to every aspect of IPR including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation in multiple technology areas. RKD generally offers up to 2 internships per office at any given time to students currently enrolled for a law degree.

The firm finds that the optimum amount of time required to learn basic concepts in IP law and meaningfully contribute to the firm’s work is at least 2 months. Therefore, it is their preference to offer internships for a minimum of 2 months, however, on a case-by-case basis, they may accept one-month internships.

To apply for an internship with R K Dewan & Co, please across your resume together with a cover letter describing why you are interested and if shortlisted you will be asked to take a written test. Successful candidates may be invited to visit their offices for a personal interview.

Apply for R K Dewan & Co internship through the simple form on their website. Upload your resume and cover letter as a single PDF or DOC format of up to 2MB.

If you have any questions or face any difficulty with the application form, you can also send an email to hrd@rkdewanmail.com and hrd@rkdewan.com .

R K Dewan & Co Careers & Opportunities web page

Refer to the following website / page link for further information about the current opportunities, internship openings and other details : https://www.rkdewan.com/submityourapplication.php?source=internship

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Law Internship FAQs

How can I get internship at R K Dewan & Co?

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