Internship Experience @ Rajkotia Associates, New Delhi

Name

Ashita Pandey

Name of the College

Symbiosis Law School, Noida, Plot No. 19, Block A, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201301, India.

Name of the Organisation

Rajkotia Associates, Advocates, N8, Ground Floor, Green Park Main, New Delhi – 110016, India.

Duration of Internship

May 12, 2025 – June 12, 2025

How did you apply?

I got to know about this internship through a professional reference. As my father is a lawyer, I was introduced to the opportunity by him and was given the number of an associate with whom I had to coordinate.

I reached out to her to formally inquire about the internship, after which I was offered the opportunity to intern with the organization.

First-Day Formalities, Infrastructure, and First Impression

My internship began with an orientation by the associate, who basically discussed the rules, responsibilities, and expectations they had of the interns.

I was introduced to the structure of the office, the associates, and the nature of the work undertaken by the firm and assigned to me, particularly focusing on the areas of property law and family law on the first day.

The environment of the office shed light on professionalism and discipline, where it was required to be punctual for court proceedings and committed to whatever work was allotted.

It was a very organized and work-oriented infrastructure, wherein we interns had access to legal documents, case files, and whatever other material was required for conducting research work. The first impression that I had of the firm was highly positive because the associates were very approachable and supportive towards us; they helped whenever required.

While being at the office and observing the way things functioned there, I gained great insight into the practical understanding of how professionals manage their matters, which are particularly sensitive and related to family disputes, client counselling, drafting, and court appearances with utmost professionalism.

Main Tasks

During the period of my internship at Rajkotia Associates and Advocates, I was given various tasks that provided me with substantial practical exposure to litigation and legal research.

A very important part of my work consisted of conducting detailed legal research on several topics that were primarily related to family law, civil procedure, domestic violence, and the Indian Evidence Act.

The research I conducted was on issues such as the applicability of Order 1 Rule 10 CPC, anti-suit injunctions covered under Section 20 CPC, and the admissibility of electronic evidence under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act.

Apart from all this, I helped in drafting denials and replies to applications under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act and also made notes with constant guidance from the associates.

Transcription of audio and video recordings was another task assigned to me, wherein I had to transcribe them for the purpose of using them as evidence. Additionally, I was asked to make tables consisting of court orders and case summaries as well.

Throughout my internship, I had the opportunity to regularly visit courts such as the Delhi High Court, Saket Court, and other district courts to observe proceedings, which was a great aspect of this journey, considering I want to pursue litigation in the future.

Work Environment

The work environment was highly professional and well-disciplined.

There was a well-maintained balance between professionalism and approachability, which was honestly a great plus point of working there, considering it was always quite easy for us to approach the associates for any help we needed related to the given work.

Family disputes tend to be sensitive, so it was great to see how patiently and with utmost confidentiality the associates handled the cases.

The culture there focused more on practical learning than theoretical learning. Attending client meetings, visiting courts, etc., were responsibilities given to us, which made our experience highly engaging.

Having co-interns actually helped me a lot, as I got to socialize more and make friends from various law colleges. The bond that we developed helped us work as a team more efficiently and easily.

Punctuality in reaching the office, and especially the court, along with a proper level of dedication towards the task, was highly important. All in all, the environment helped me work well and understand the skills that are required to be a good lawyer.

Good Things about the Internship

A great thing about this internship was the practical exposure in terms of visiting the courts. I was able to apply my theoretical knowledge to practical cases, which made understanding cases a lot easier.

Another good thing was that when you work under a senior advocate, you get to observe how diligently they work on a case, the effort involved, and the amount of reading required to understand each and every minute detail.

Lastly, the constant support and guidance provided by the associates throughout the internship helped me greatly and was, I think, one of the best things about this internship.

Bad Things about the Internship

When you’re doing an internship wherein court visits are regularly scheduled, sometimes the traffic isn’t on your side, which tends to delay your arrival at the court.

This was one problem I often faced; it led to miscommunication with the associates, especially those to whom I had to report. There were times when, because of adjournments and procedural delays, I had to wait at the court for hours before our matter was finally heard, which at times could be a little frustrating.

However, I personally felt that it taught me a lot of patience and resilience. Despite the hurdles, which are inevitable, to be honest, this internship helped me learn a lot!

Monthly Stipend

It was an unpaid internship.

Details about the accommodation, commuting to the office

I reside with my family in Gurgaon, so accommodation was not a concern for me. I used to commute by metro from the Millennium City Centre Station to the Green Park Station on the Yellow Line.

It used to take approximately 35–40 minutes to reach the metro station and another 10 minutes to reach the office from the metro station.

Anything else you want to share?

Apart from working and visiting courts, which was why we were there as interns, sometimes during lunch breaks, we used to order food from outside and eat together while, in general, talking about life, law school, and future plans.

While visiting courts, if we had a lot of time to wait, we used to have cold coffee at the High Court and the Saket District Court, which I would suggest one should surely try; it’s pretty good!

We did have our own share of fun and work, but what I actually got to learn from the internship was that when working on a case, attention to detail is very important.

There is a lot of information that one might miss while reading case files or judgments, but that missed information could actually be very important or vital. Therefore, full focus towards work and carefully taking care of the format and information while drafting is again of utmost importance.

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