Name
Anonymous
Name of the Organisation
Public Prosecutor, Dwarka District Court, near Dwarka Sector 10 Metro Station, Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075, India.
Duration of Internship
July 2024
How did you apply?
It is fairly easy to apply, as one can simply visit the advocate’s chamber and approach them regarding internship opportunities.
In my case, one of my professors recommended me to a public prosecutor working there who had previously been his student.
First-Day Formalities, Infrastructure, and First Impression
On the first day, you are required to bring your Letter of Recommendation from your college along with a photocopy of your Aadhaar card.
You are then given an overview of your responsibilities and introduced to other functionaries, such as the Naib attached to the Public Prosecutor. After the introductions, you proceed directly to the court.
Main Tasks
Most of my work involved observing court proceedings and reading case files assigned to me by my senior. After the second week, I assisted the public prosecutor in drafting acquittal reports for the court.
I also had the opportunity to record a witness statement in court during my time there, which was one of the most memorable experiences of the internship.
Work Environment
The work environment is quite good and relaxed. Many of the seniors are relatively young (around 35–40 years old), so their college experience is still fresh in their minds, making them approachable and eager to teach. On my last day, one of my seniors even treated me in recognition of my work, which made the day memorable.
The working hours are flexible, typically starting between 9:30 – 9:45 AM and ending around 1:30 – 2:00 PM. The work is light and largely voluntary, reflecting the idea that a person is a fool for a short while for asking a question, but remains a fool if they never ask. Therefore, one needs to be proactive and engaged in order to learn effectively.
At times, the Public Prosecutor may take a holiday, and on such days, interns also get a day off. Overall, the environment is relaxed, but it requires active effort from the intern to truly benefit from the experience.
Good Things about the Internship
The best aspect of this internship is that it allows you to experience the other side of the aisle and observe what happens before, during, and after a trial from the perspective of a judicial officer.
It also offers supportive seniors, flexible timings, a light workload, and numerous learning opportunities.
Bad Things about the Internship
The only drawback I can think of is that interns are assigned to different public prosecutors every week, which makes it difficult to adjust to their working styles within such a short period. Additionally, the workload was sometimes too light.
Stipend
It was an unpaid internship.
Details about the accommodation, commuting to the office
There is no accommodation facility available at the court for interns. It is recommended to use the metro for commuting, as the station is located right next to the court.
Anything else you want to share?
During my internship, I spent my lunchtime at the court canteen, and there were multiple snack spots nearby for a quick bite if I skipped breakfast.
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