The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is currently accepting interns for its April and May 2026 batches under the NALSA Internship Programme 2026. The programme offers law students a four-week physical internship at NALSA headquarters in New Delhi, providing hands-on exposure to legal aid services, Lok Adalats, and access-to-justice mechanisms.
What has changed
NALSA launched the Internship Programme 2026 in December 2025, accepting rolling applications for monthly batches throughout the year. The April 2026 batch is currently underway, and the May 2026 batch is accepting applications. Students interested in the June and July 2026 batches can also begin their application process now.
The programme aims to acquaint young law students with the workings of NALSA by providing hands-on experience in specialised areas of legal services, including legal aid, victim compensation, and Lok Adalat proceedings.
Key programme details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 weeks (one month) |
| Location | NALSA, New Delhi |
| Mode | Physical (full-time, no parallel work permitted) |
| Working days | Monday to Saturday (6 days/week) |
| Stipend | None (no TA/DA or remuneration) |
| Accommodation | Not provided (interns must arrange their own) |
| Attendance requirement | 90% mandatory for completion certificate |
| Application method | Online via nalsa.gov.in |
Who is affected
- Students in 5-year integrated law courses — preference given to students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th year
- Students in 3-year LL.B. courses — preference given to students in 2nd and 3rd year
- Students from any recognised university, college, or institution offering a law programme
Programme components
The internship includes structured exposure across several NALSA functions:
- Field visits (approximately 10 days) to Delhi State Legal Services Authority, District Legal Services Authority, Legal Aid Defence Counsel Office, and National Lok Adalat proceedings
- Policy research on NALSA schemes and legal aid programmes
- Observation of legal aid clinics and victim compensation mechanisms
- Interaction with NALSA officials working on access-to-justice initiatives
What students should do
- Check eligibility — Confirm that you are enrolled in a recognised law programme and in the appropriate year of study (3rd-5th year for 5-year course, 2nd-3rd year for 3-year course)
- Prepare required documents — You will need a curriculum vitae (CV), a one-page expression of interest, and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your Dean, Head of Department, or Internship Committee mentioning your name and semester/year
- Apply online — Submit your application through the official NALSA website at nalsa.gov.in/internship-programme-2026. The application window typically opens two months before the internship month
- Plan logistics — Since NALSA does not provide accommodation or travel allowances, arrange your stay in New Delhi in advance