Internship Experience @ Chambers of Prashant Mishra (Online)

Name

Anonymous

Name of the Organisation

Chambers of Prashant Mishra (Online)

Duration of Internship

October 2025

How did you apply?

I applied by sending my CV and a writing sample directly to the chamber’s email address.

First-Day Formalities, Infrastructure, and First Impression

The first day involved a virtual briefing via a phone call and an introductory email outlining the research protocols and reporting deadlines. My first impression was that the chamber is very academic yet practical, expecting high-quality, concise research.

The infrastructure was entirely digital, using cloud sharing for case files and WhatsApp/Email for quick communication.

Main Tasks

My main tasks involved comprehensive legal research and the drafting of case briefs for matters listed before the Supreme Court and High Courts. I conducted deep dives into SCC Online and Manupatra to find precedents related to constitutional law, criminal procedure, and civil disputes.

I was responsible for preparing “Note of Arguments” and summarizing voluminous case records (SLPs and Writ Petitions) into concise points for the counsel’s reference. I also tracked daily cause lists and updated the chamber on the status of ongoing matters.

One of my key assignments included researching evolving trends in administrative law to support pending litigation.

Work Environment

The work environment was intellectually rigorous and disciplined. Even in a virtual setup, there was a strong emphasis on accuracy and skill. Communication was direct and professional; tasks were often assigned with tight deadlines, simulating the high-pressure environment of active litigation.

Mr Mishra and his associates expected a high level of initiative and availability; you weren’t just told what to find, but were encouraged to understand the strategy behind the law. It was a workspace that valued critical thinking over rote research.

Good Things about the Internship

The best part of this internship was the direct exposure to the nuances of litigation strategy. Analysing how an SLP is framed or how a senior counsel’s brief is prepared provided invaluable insights that textbooks don’t offer.

I also appreciated the feedback on my research notes; learning how to filter 100 cases down to the ‘three most relevant’ ones was a crucial skill.

The flexibility of working online allowed me to access a wide variety of case files from different jurisdictions simultaneously.

Bad Things about the Internship

The primary challenge was the lack of physical court attendance. In litigation, observing the art of advocacy in the courtroom is vital, which is naturally missing in an online internship.

Additionally, the fast-paced nature of the chambers sometimes meant that feedback was brief, requiring me to be highly self-reliant in correcting my work.

Monthly Stipend

NA

Details about the Accommodation, Commuting to the Office

Not applicable. I worked remotely from my college, ensuring a stable internet connection and access to legal databases through my university (NLIU) credentials.

Anything else you want to share?

This internship taught me that litigation is 90% preparation and 10% presentation. To make the most of it, I spent my off hours watching live-streamed court proceedings of the cases I was researching.

This helped me connect the paperwork I was doing to the actual arguments made before the bench.

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