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Name
Anonymous
Name of the Organisation
Law Foundation, P.C. Colony, East Indira Nagar, Kankarbagh, Patna – 800020.
Duration of Internship
December 2025
How did you apply?
By visiting the Law Foundation’s website.
First-Day Formalities, Infrastructure, and First Impression
Knowing about Law Foundation Patna, its aim and mission, and knowing about IJR.
Main Tasks
- CV and Resume Building: Interns learned how to represent themselves and build their CVs and resumes.
- Court Proceedings: Opportunities were provided to observe court proceedings firsthand by standing in court.
- Legal Research: Interns conducted research and found relevant case laws, specifically on topics such as dowry issues.
- Ethical and Practical Exposure: The internship provided exposure to ethical understanding and observation of legal proceedings.
- Practical Experience: The main focus of the activities was to gain practical experience in the legal field.
Work Environment
- Drafting Legal Documents: Assisted advocates in drafting affidavits and legal notices.
- Legal Research: Conducted research to find relevant case laws (specifically regarding dowry issues) and searched for judgments required for current cases.
- Procedural Work: Assisted with tasks related to the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
- Case Management: Checked the status and hearing dates of various cases.
Observational & Court Tasks
- Attending Hearings: Observed actual court proceedings to understand how cases are presented.
- Professional Development: Learned how to build and represent a professional CV and resume.
Community & Field Work (Nagwan Village)
- Field Methodology: Conducted a “PRA method transit walk” to observe village life.
- Community Engagement: Communicated with local residents to understand their livelihoods, resource management, and challenges such as economic inequality.
- Needs Assessment: Identified critical issues in the community, including poor school systems, lack of healthcare centers, and migration issues.
- Lok Adalat visit and shelter home visit
Good Things about the Internship
- Learning and Skill Development: To develop and refine various legal skills, specifically legal writing and case analysis.
- Guidance and Mentorship: To acquire new skills under the guidance of the Law Foundation team and receive direct mentorship from an experienced advocate (Ms. Shalini).
- Hands-on Legal Experience: To gain practical, real-world experience within the legal field.
- System Understanding: To gain a deeper understanding of the legal system.
Bad Things about the Internship
There is nothing bad about the internship, but I want the Law Foundation to avail a mentor to the students who are new in this field.
They should properly guide and conduct an orientation program for all the interns who are new to them.
Monthly Stipend
No Stipend. It was an unpaid internship.
Details about the accommodation and commuting to the Office
The facility is well-maintained and provides essential amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and meals. I primarily take a walk to travel, which is quite convenient, as my home is within walking distance from my stay.
This arrangement allows me to reach the office on time and manage my daily schedule effectively.
Anything else you’d like to share?
All the members are so friendly, I am feeling very grateful that I have done my internship at Law Foundation.
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