Junior Associate & Internship
Advocate Lovely Sharma is hiring junior advocates and law interns to work under a Senior Advocate on litigation matters in Kolkata and Hooghly. The post is open to freshers, and the internship track is meant for 4th and 5th year law students.
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Litigation work under a Senior Advocate
- Work under a Senior Advocate on litigation matters.
- Handle court appearances at one of four courts: Calcutta High Court, Bankshall Court, Serampore Court or Chuchura Court.
- Draft documents and carry out legal research.
- Deal with client matters.
- Interns get practical exposure to litigation and court proceedings.
Who can apply, and for which track
Junior advocates: freshers can apply, and so can advocates who already have litigation experience. The post looks for an interest in litigation, drafting, research, court appearances and client matters.
Interns: the internship track is for 4th and 5th year law students who want hands-on exposure to litigation and court proceedings.
Applicants are asked to say which of the four courts they prefer, so it helps to decide that before you apply. The courts are in Kolkata and Hooghly.
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Ways to prepare before you apply
- Keep your CV focused on litigation: moot courts, drafting exercises, research papers or any court visits you have done.
- Pick your preferred court with a reason. It helps to know what kind of matters that court hears.
- Revise basic drafting formats, since drafting is one of the listed areas of interest.
- Practise explaining a legal research question in a few clear lines, as you may need to do this for a senior.
- If you are a 4th or 5th year student, be ready to say what you want to learn from court proceedings.
How this fits the wider market
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Questions people ask about this role
Can freshers apply for the junior advocate role?
Yes. The post says freshers and advocates with relevant litigation experience may apply.
Which courts is this role based at?
The work is at Calcutta High Court and Bankshall Court in Kolkata, and Serampore Court and Chuchura Court in Hooghly.
Who can apply for the internship?
The internship is for 4th and 5th year law students who want practical exposure to litigation and court proceedings.