LawFoyer’s Legal Drafting Internship Training Program Guidelines

About LawFoyer

LawFoyer is a student-centered legal education and information portal focused on empowering the next generation of legal professionals. We provide law students with free access to a broad range of resources including the latest news on legal job opportunities, exam study materials, career guidance straight from industry experts, and much more.

LawFoyer’s intiative include LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research [LIJDLR] which is a peer-reviewed ISSN indexed Open Acces International Law Journal; LawFoyer Academy which aims at making legal education easy and affordable for all; LawFoyer Law Library which provides access to Articles, Case Analyses, Law Subject Notes, Skill Specific Guidebooks, and wide range of free resources.

Central to our mission is nurturing law students’ talents. LawFoyer organizes National legal writing competitions, quizzes, and other contests open to students across the country. These competitions offer platforms for participants to showcase their skills, win exciting prizes, and gain visibility within the legal community.

Eximius Legal

Eximius Law Partners LLP is a full-service law firm registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, providing exceptional legal services in Delhi NCR. With a team of experienced advocates led by Adv. Mr. Bipin Kumar (25+ years of experience) and Adv. Mr. Suresh Chandra Sharma (18+ years of experience), the firm offer comprehensive legal solutions across corporate, banking, real estate, and litigation practices. The law firm stands on the pillars of professional integrity, client-centric approach, and result-oriented strategies. The firm takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of legal practice while ensuring accessible and practical solutions for their clients. Their team’s extensive experience in various legal domains enables us to provide nuanced and effective legal counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs. The esteemed Law Firm is specialized in Corporate Law, Banking Law, Real Estate, Consumer Law, Arbitration & Mediation Law, IPR, NCLAT Matters, Writ Petitions, Civil Law, and Constitutional Law Matters. The Firm has represented its clients in numerous forums across India including the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and Hon’ble Delhi High Court. This Legal Drafting Internship Training Program is being conducted under the aegis, guidance, mentorship of and in collaboration with Eximius Legal.

LawFoyer and Its Vision

LawFoyer has the following vision:

  • Making Law easy and accessible for all
  • Making Legal Education and Practical Training affordable
  • Promoting the use of AI and Modern Tech in Law
  • Creating Employment Opportunities by networking stakeholders

What will we Cover?

In LawFoyer’s Legal Drafting Internship Training Programme we will cover:

  • Expert Led Training Sessions on Advanced Legal Drafting Methods
  • Expert Led Training Sessions on Legal Research, Legal Writing and Techniques of Efficient Legal Practice in the Higher Courts
  • Expert Led Training Sessions on Using Artificial Intelligence and Modern Tech for Legal Research, Writing, Drafting and Practical Legal Work

Internship Curriculum and Structure

Module 1: Introduction and Induction Training

Module 2: Expert Led Trainings Sessions on Legal Drafting and Practice in Higher Courts

Module 3: Case Finding, Reading, Analysis, and Briefs

Module 4: Legal Research and Writing

Module 5: Citations, Proofreading and Formatting Fundamentals

Module 6: Acing Academics, Ethics and Legal Tactics

Bonus Workshops on Mooting and Trial Advocacy; Mediation Law of India; Supercharging Litigation and Academics with AI, and many more

Eligibility for Internship & About LPAT

Any Law Student studying law in any law college or university recognized by Bar Council of India or University Grants Commission of India is eligible to apply via this link: Click here

Upon Receipt the Internship Applications will be either Approved or will be Rejected. Upon approval of the Internship Application, a free LawFoyer’s Preliminary Assessment Test (LPAT) will be conducted, which will be the basis of shortlisting the candidates for the LawFoyer’s Internship Training Program. This MCQ test of 120 Marks is designed to evaluate your basic understanding of law, legal reasoning, and related skills. It is mandatory to score atleast 75% marks (atleast 90 out of 120) to qualify for the Internship Training Program. The decision of LawFoyer regarding the results of LPAT and selection of interns will be final. The date on which the Test is to be conducted will be notified to all the Applicants via Mail and Internship Updates WhatsApp Group. Please read the following details regarding LPAT:

Test Format

  1. The test will consist of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  2. Each question has four options (a, b, c, d), out of which only one is correct.
  3. All questions carry equal marks of 4 points each.
  4. The total marks for the test are 120 (30 questions × 4 marks).

Time Limit

  • You have 25 minutes to complete the entire test.
  • You will have to manage your time wisely. It’s recommended to spend about 1 minute per question.

Scoring

  • Each correct answer will earn you 4 marks.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • Unattempted questions will receive zero marks.

Question Types

The test includes a variety of question types:

  • Application of law to practical scenarios for testing Legal Acument and Aptitude (Ability to Learn and Apply Law)
  • Basic legal knowledge
  • Legal Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Mathematical and Quantitative aptitude
  • General knowledge of legal research, writing, drafting, and technology
  • MS Word features relevant to legal work
  • Basic understanding of legal internship

Internship Perks

  • Certificate of Internship and Letter of Recommendation to all Interns
  • Certificate of Excellence and Social Media Shoutout to Best Interns
  • Offline Internship Opportunity to Top 3 Excellent Performers of the Batch at Supreme Court of India with Eximius Legal at their Chambers in New Delhi.
  • Certificate of Publication for each Publication with LawFoyer and LIJDLR [LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research] & Discounted Publication Opportunity with LIJDLR.
  • Exclusive Access to Live & Recorded Training Sessions, Courses & Doubt Sessions curated only for Interns with a personalized LMS Dashboard at LawFoyer Academy
  • 50+ AI and Non-AI Tools for use in Legal Practice
  • LawFoyer Membership and Paid Opportunities to Interns showcasing par excellence performance (at LawFoyer’s Discretion and on the basis of Due Analysis of Intern’s Work)

Internship Guidelines

A. Guidelines for Interns

  • Be a Good Learner
  • Ask Queries and Clarify Doubts
  • Strive to Complete all mandatory Assignments according to the Guidelines
  • Strive to Complete all Modules of the Internship LMS Portal / Course, which will be provided to all the Interns
  • Use and practice the tools and techniques that will be taught
  • Submit assignments before Deadline
  • Attendance is Mandatory in atleast 75% of the Live Training Sessions / Doubt Sessions
  • The code of conduct shall be formal and no misbehavior with any Team Member or any Co-Intern will be tolerated
  • Follow LawFoyer’s Social Media Channels to Stay Updated regarding Internship updates, notifications, opportunities and shoutouts.
  • Provide Honest Qualitative Review of Internship Training Program on Completion of Internship Training Program for Qualitative Improvement of the Training Program.
  • Strive to be socially proactive during the internship by engaging in social proactivity tasks during the Internship Tenure.

B. Attendance

  • Attending atleast 75% of the Live Training Sessions / Workshops / Doubt Sessions is Mandatory.
  • Watching the Recordings of Training Sessions on LMS Dashboard is Mandatory.
  • Attendance will be recorded in an Attendance Form.
  • Attendance forms will be shared in Live Sessions or Doubt Meetings ONLY.

C. Internship Registration, Tenure, & Live Sessions

  • All the Applicants who will qualify the LPAT Test with atleast 75% score will recieve a separate mail on Final Approval of their Internship after being short-listed and they may join the notified Internship Batch’s WhatsApp Group (the link of which will be provided in the Mail, by or before the Internship Commencement Date notified in the Approval mail.
  • All short listed interns will also be provided with FREE Access to our Recorded Internship Trainings on the LMS Dashboard of LawFoyer Academy
  • It is mandatory for every intern to register as an intern using the internship registration form which will be notified in the group.
  • Post registration, every registered intern will be alloted and mailed a unique legal researcher code which shall be used by the intern while submitting the assignments during internship. [Note: This code is alloted to ensure privacy of intern during internship.]
  • The internship tenure will be of 28 days from the date of registration of intern (as per Standard BCI Norms). It can be extended on request of the intern or if such extension is deemed fit for holistic development of the interns.
  • There will be minimum 2 to 3 Live Training Sessions and minimum 1 Separate Live Doubt Session during internship tenure on advanced legal drafting and practice in Higher Courts.
  • All the internship guidelines shall be binding on all the interns and shall be duly adhered during the internship tenure.

D. Mandatory Internship Assessment Tests:

  • Two Mandatory Assessment Tests will be conducted of Interns during the course of Internship.
  • To be eligible for Certificate of Internship the Intern needs to Qualify these mandatory assessment tests with minimum 50% Marks in each Assessment Test.
  • The Format, Structure and Curriculum of the Mandatory Assessment Tests will be as follows:
    • First Mandatory Internship Assessment Test (related to the Live Sessions):
      • This will be an MCQ Test consisting of 25 Multiple Choice Questions of 4 Marks each and no negative marking for wrong answers. In toto, this will be a 100 Marks MCQ Test which will aim to test “whether the Intern has diligently attended the Live Sessions of the Internship or not?”
      • This Test will consist of questions based on learnings from all the Live Sessions conducted during the Internship Training Program.
      • This test will be conducted on the date designated by Team LawFoyer which will also be notified to all the Interns atleast 48 hours before the date of test.
      • This will be a Timed Test and 20 Minutes will be provided for attempting this Test.
      • To qualify this Test, an Intern must score minimum 50% marks (i.e. 50 out of 100 Marks).
      • Advisory Note for Interns: Interns will be advised to create handwritten or typed notes of all the Live Sessions for quick revision before the Assessment Test.
    • Second Mandatory Internship Assessment Test (related to the Recorded Self-Paced Modules in the Internship LMS Portal):
      • This will be an MCQ Test consisting of 25 Multiple Choice Questions of 4 Marks each and no negative marking for wrong answers. In toto, this will be a 100 Marks MCQ Test which will aim to test “whether the Intern has diligently watched or studied from the Recorded Self-Paced sessions of the Internship LMS Portal or not?”
      • This Test will consist of questions based on learnings from all the Self-Paced Recorded Sessions provide in the Internship LMS Portal during the Internship Training Program.
      • This test will be conducted on the date designated by Team LawFoyer which will also be notified to all the Interns atleast 48 hours before the date of test.
      • This will be a Timed Test and 20 Minutes will be provided for attempting this Test.
      • To qualify this Test, an Intern must score minimum 50% marks (i.e. 50 out of 100 Marks).
      • Advisory Note for Interns: Interns will be advised to create handwritten or typed notes of all the Self-Paced Sessions in the Internship LMS Portal for quick revision before the Assessment Test.

E. Optional Assignments (Not Mandatory, Only for Practice & to Get Reviews of Expert for the Work Done):

  • During your internship tenure, you may submit either of the following Optional Assignments for practice and seeking review of the following Assignments:
  • The details of all the Optional Internship Assignments are as follows:
    • Optional Assignment 1 (Meeting Notes based on any of the Sessions of the Internship Program)
      • The Live Training Sessions of the Internship Training Program will be on Advanced Legal Drafting and Practice in Higher Courts.
      • An intern may draft notes of that live session in MS Word (docx. format) and submit it using Assignment 1 Form is provided in the LMS Portal in “Optional Assignments” Module and the link of the assignment may also be shared on the Internship WhatsApp Group too created for communication purposes.
      • This Assignment shall be submitted before the “Ultimate Deadline” notified to the Interns via the above-mentioned WhatsApp Group.
      • This Assignment shall be submitted ONLY using the designated assignment form provided in the LMS Portal or shared in the above-mentioned WhatsApp Group.
      • This Assignment shall be created ONLY using the respective “Assignment Template” attached in the “Exercise Files” of the “Optional Assignments Module”.
      • Font Style: Times New Roman; Font Size: 12 for Normal text, 14 for Headings; Headings shall be bold and center-aligned, notes can be in pointers to keep it brief; there is no word limit.
      • Time Alloted for submission of this assignment: minimum 5 days from the conclusion of the Live Training Session or such date as may be notified as “Ultimate Deadline” in the Internship Group, whichever is later.
    • Optional Assignment 2 (Legal Draft based on a Hypothetical Case Problem based on any of the Sessions of the Internship Program)
      • The Live Training Sessions of the Internship Training Program will be on Advanced Legal Drafting and Practice in Higher Courts.
      • After the session, an Intern may submit a Legal Draft based on a hypothetical problem which has been provided by the LawFoyer in the “Optional Assignments” Module.
      • An intern needs to draft the Legal Document in MS Word, using ONLY the respective legal draft templates which have been attached in the “Exercise Files” of the “Optional Assignments Module” of the LMS Dashboard created for this purpose.
      • This Assignment shall be submitted ONLY using the designated assignment form provided in the LMS Portal or shared in the above-mentioned WhatsApp Group.
      • Templates, Guidelines and Hypothetical Case Problem for drafting this Legal Document will either be attached or provided in the Optional Assignments Module of the LMS Portal, or will be shared with interns in the Internship Group, as per the Discretion of Team LawFoyer.
      • Time Alloted for submission of this assignment: minimum 7 days from the date of conclusion of the Live Training Session or such date as may be notified as “Ultimate Deadline” in the internship group.
  • Specific guidelines related to each assignment will be notified in the LMS Portal or in the internship group.
  • The aforementioned assignments are to be submitted through the assignment submission forms, which will be provided in the LMS Portal or the internship group, before the notified deadline.
  • Deadlines for submission will be notified in the group ONLY.
  • The assignment submission forms will be provided in the group or via LMS Portal.
  • After submission, all assignments will be reviewed preferably within 3 to 4 days of submission (or on such date as per Discretion of Team LawFoyer but not later than 3 days from the date notified as “Ultimate Deadline”) and if needed the Editorial Team will mail you the corrections to be made and notify respective interns in the group too to
  • Rejection of Optional Assignment:
    • First Rejection of Optional Assignment: If the assignment is rejected for the first time, a review mail stating corrections and suggestions will be mailed to the intern.
    • Second Rejection of Optional Assignment: If the assignment is rejected for the second time, a review mail along with suggestions will be mailed to the intern with a notice to submit the corrected assignment within 3 days.
    • Third Rejection of Optional Assignment: If the assignment is rejected for the third time, a review mail along with a final review will be issued to the intern. No submission is entertained for review after Third Rejection.
    • Absolute Rejection of Late Submissions: If the assignment is submitted after the prescribed ultimate deadline, the assignment is by itself rejected, and no review mail is sent to such intern for the assignment submitted.
  • Social Proactivity Tasks (Optional) and Certificate of Appreciation:
    • LawFoyer may also notify some additional “Social Proactivity Tasks” such as creating a professional LinkedIn Profile, creating a professional CV and Cover Letter, sharing learnings from Live Sessions on LinkedIn and other activities on Social Media Channels.
    • The Method, Mode, Format, Deadline and other Important instructions for completing such tasks will be notified to the Interns via Internship Group created for this purpose.
    • After the completion of such tasks, the interns will be required to mandatorily fill the Task Completion Form which will be shared with the Task notification itself.
    • After the Completion of Internship Tenure, the final report will be prepared by Team LawFoyer to review and revaluate that which of the Interns have completed the Social Proactivity Tasks, and such interns will be awarded a “Certificate of Appreciation” for being socially active and contributing to LawFoyer’s growth.

F. Learning Management System (LMS) Portal for Interns

  • Q. What is LMS?
    • It is a Learning Management System on which the interns will be provided with exclusive access to the recorded lessons and a lot of free learning resources including:
      • Recordings of Live Sessions of this Internship
      • Module-wise pre-recorded video lessons
      • E-Books, Notes, Resources, & Important links
      • Training Videos on Important Tools and Techniques
      • Webinars & Workshop recordings
      • Other details regarding the LMS will be shared in the Internship Group
  • Q. How will it benefit Interns?
    • 24*7 access to lessons to clarify doubts & strengthen skills
    • Aids in preparation for Mandatory Internship Assessment Tests
    • Aids completion of optional assignments before deadline (if opted for submission)
    • Increases efficiency of work as you can revise concepts and methods easily and that too at anytime, anywhere
  • NOT EVERYONE WILL GET THE ACCESS TO LMS!
    • Q. Who will get Access?
      • ONLY the registered intern who will successfully pass the LPAT Test with alteast 75% score as stated and described before, will get access to LMS.
      • Access will be REVOKED on termination of internship.
      • Access will be REVOKED after completion of internship tenure.
    • Q. How to get Access?
      • Team LawFoyer will notify the method of accessing the LMS to all Interns via a training video and a detailed guideline which will be shared on the group
    • Q. When can an Intern access it?
      • After clearing and passing the LPAT Test with atleast 75% score; AND
      • After registration as an Intern using link provided in the group.
    • Q. What if an Intern fails the LPAT Test?
      • No access of LMS will be provided that case; AND
      • Guidelines related to Internship Eligibility will apply in that case.

G. Action on Non-Compliance

Internship will be immediately terminated on:

  • failing to attend meetings or timely watch Recorded Modules on LMS Dashboard;
  • failing the Mandatory Internship Assessment Tests by scoring less than 50% Marks in any test;
  • non-submission of assignment before deadline;
  • not correcting the errors notified via mail to the intern by Editorial Team before Deadline;
  • misbehaving with any team member of LawFoyer;
  • misbehaving with any other intern during internship;
  • breach of any terms and conditions of Internship notified to the Interns on Internship Group or otherwise by any other means of communication.

Exceptions:

  • In case of unforeseen emergencies no termination will take effect;
  • On showing sufficient cause for any non-compliance, the intern will be excused;
  • If recording of the sessions are completely watched on LMS immediately after missing such session / meeting;
  • If assignments which were delayed are submitted anytime before completion of internship tenure after showing sufficient cause for such delay;
  • If a Supplementary Mandatory Internship Assessment Test is organised for such Interns who failed to attain the Minimum Marks (i.e. 50% Marks) in the Test for being eligible for the Internship Certificate. (Note: This discretionary power is only vested with Team LawFoyer, which shall only be exercised in consultation with and with permission of Eximius Legal. This power shall be excercised sparingly and in exceptional circumstances only).
  • If such compliance is waivered voluntarily by LawFoyer or by breach of Guideline by LawFoyer.

Effect of Termination

  • Intern will be removed from all Internship Groups.
  • Intern will not be entitled to any perks of internship except:
    • Certificate of Publications (if any, due)
    • Review of Assignments Submitted (if any, due)
    • Result of Mandatory Internship Assessment Tests (if any, conducted before such Termination came into effect)

Features on Social Media and Shoutouts

  • Best Works of Interns will be featured on the Social Media handles of LawFoyer.
  • Excellent Performers:
    • A list of Excellent Performers will be featured on the Social Media handles after the results of both Mandatory Internship Assessment Tests is announced and as soon as the Internship comes to an end.
    • A cumulative List of Excellent Performers will also be featured on Social Media handles after completion of Internship Tenure and it shall be named “Excellent Performers of the Month”.
    • Criteria for this title: This title is accorded to an Intern when the score in any of intern’s Mandatory Internship Assessment Tests is more than 90%.
  • Budding Lawyers:
    • A list of Budding Lawyers will be featured too on the Social Media handles after the results of both Mandatory Internship Assessment Tests is announced and as soon as the Internship comes to an end.
    • A cumulative list of Budding Lawyers will also be featured on Social Media handles after completion of Internship Tenure and it shall be named “Budding Lawyers of the Month”.
    • Criteria for this title: This title is accorded to an Intern when the score in any of intern’s Mandatory Internship Assessment Tests is more than 80% but less than 90%.
  • Diligent Learners:
    • A list of Diligent Learners will be featured too on the Social Media handles after completion of Reviews of each of the Assignments.
    • A cumulative list of Diligent learners will also be featured on Social Media handles after completion of Internship Tenure and it shall be named “Diligent Learners of the Month”.
    • Criteria for this title: This title is accorded to an Intern when the score in any of intern’s Mandatory Internship Assessment Tests is more than 70% but less than 80%.

G. Guidelines for LawFoyer

  • A mandatory notice of non-compliance shall be provided to intern before termination
  • An opportunity to show sufficient cause and to be heard shall be provided to every intern before termination
  • A reasonable notice of the following shall be provided to award sufficient opportunity to interns for:
    • conduction of meetings (at least 12 hours before such meeting)
    • conduction of Mandatory Internship Assessment Test (at least 3 days before conduction of such Test)
    • submission of option assignment (at least 5 days before deadline of submission)
    • correction of mistakes in optional assignment reviewed (at least 4 days before completion of internship tenure)
  • The above-given guidelines shall not be binding on LawFoyer and are merely directory in nature, final discretion of taking any / all decisions regarding the internship training programme is vested with LawFoyer ONLY.