Law Internship Programme: 650+ DU Students Selected
DUSU’s Dr B.R Ambedkar Law Internship Programme places 657 Delhi University students in courts across Delhi from July 1, 2026.
The Dr B R Ambedkar Law Internship Programme has selected 657 Delhi University students. This is the fifth edition of the programme. It is run by DUSU and Adhivakta Parishad Delhi Prant. Students will train in courts across Delhi. The Law Internship Programme starts on 1 July 2026.
What Is the Law Internship Programme
The Law Internship Programme places law students under real advocates. Students will work in the Supreme Court. Others will work in the Delhi High Court. Some will serve in district courts. This gives them direct courtroom exposure. It is a rare chance for young law students.
As per sources, 964 students applied this year. Only 657 were finally selected. Selection happened through a formal interview process. This shows how competitive the programme has become. Interest in legal internships is rising fast among DU students.
Here are the key facts about this year’s edition:
- 964 total applications received
- 657 students selected across all Delhi University colleges
- Placements offered in the Supreme Court, the High Court, and the district courts
- Orientation held on 29 June 2026 at Hansraj College
- Internship officially begins 1 July 2026
This is the fifth edition of the Law Internship Programme. Each year, the programme has grown in scale. It now stands as one of DU’s biggest legal training initiatives. According to reports, DUSU sees this as a flagship student welfare effort.
Why the Law Internship Programme Matters
Legal education in India often stays theoretical. Students read case laws in classrooms. But courtroom practice teaches different skills. Drafting, advocacy, and client interaction cannot be taught from books alone. This internship programme fills that exact gap.
Kunal Chaudhary, DUSU Secretary, spoke about the programme’s goals. He said it builds a strong professional foundation. He also said it deepens the understanding of constitutional values. Young students get a real sense of justice delivery in action.
Sanjay Poddar of Adhivakta Parishad Delhi Prant, also responded. He called the internship more than mere training. He described it as a platform for judicial understanding. He expressed confidence in shaping future legal professionals through this route.
This programme also carries symbolic weight. It is named after Dr B R Ambedkar. He was the chief architect of India’s Constitution. He was also a trained lawyer himself. Naming the internship after him links legal training to constitutional history. That connection has mattered in recent months, given ongoing debates on legal education reform in India.
Analysis: Impact and Future Outlook
This Law Internship Programme signals a bigger shift in legal education. Universities are moving beyond classroom-only teaching. Practical exposure is now seen as essential, not optional. Courts benefit too, since interns assist with research and documentation.
For students, this internship can shape career paths early. Many law graduates struggle to find quality mentorship. A structured internship like this solves that problem directly. It connects students with practising advocates from day one.
The scale of this year’s edition also matters. Growing from smaller batches to 657 selected students shows demand. Legal internships are becoming as competitive as top corporate placements. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years.
Looking ahead, this Law Internship Programme could expand further. More courts and more advocates may join future editions. Other universities could replicate this model too. If successful, this could become a template for legal training nationwide.
There is also a wider social angle. Access to quality legal internships often depends on personal connections. A structured, interview-based programme like this makes access fairer. It gives merit-based opportunities to students without personal contacts in the legal fraternity.
Conclusion
The Law Internship Programme has once again proved its value this year. Over 650 Delhi University students now begin real courtroom training. This fifth edition reflects growing trust in structured legal internships. As DUSU and Adhivakta Parishad Delhi Prant continue this initiative, more students stand to benefit. The Law Internship Programme remains a strong step toward better legal education in India.
