SRINAGAR, July 24: Responding to the need to put in place a proper scheme in the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir for engagement of law students (unpaid), either on a regular basis and/or e-internships, who may be remotely located as well, the Chief Justice has conceptualized this scheme.
Showing utmost concern towards the difficulties being faced by the law students in seeking opportunities for internships in offices/ chambers of Judges, law offices, lawyers chambers etc. and being unable to observe the practical working of courts and learn research work during the Covid 19 pandemic, the scheme has been accorded approval for implementation by the Chief Justice in the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir.
Pertinently, prior to the approval of this scheme, there was no such scheme for engagement of law Interns in the High Court of J&K.
Under the scheme, the Chief Justice and the Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir can permit internships to law students, either regular or by way of e-internship.
To be eligible for applying as an Intern, the candidate must be pursuing LL.B course from a recognized Law College/ University established by law in India and should be eligible for enrolment as an Adv
