LawFoyer’s Self-Paced Virtual 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 Access International Law Journal indexed at 350+ International Libraries and Databases including, inter alia, Harvard HOLLIS Library, Oxford SOLO Library, LSE, Manupatra, CrossRef and many more; LawFoyer Academy which aims at making legal education easy and affordable for all; LawFoyer Connect which provides real – time updates on latest legal internship and job opportunities; 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. This Self-Paced virtual internship training program is a part of our pro bono educational initiatives fostering the larger mission to empower young legal minds and to foster amongst them – the spirit of contributing to a “Viksit Bharat“!

Our Internship Partners and Instructors

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 (Advocate on Record at Supreme Court with 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 Self Paced Internship Training Program is being designed, structured and created under the aegis, guidance, mentorship of and in collaboration with industry experts from Eximius Law Partners LLP as well as other working professionals practicing at Hon’ble Supreme Court and at various Hon’ble High Courts including, Advocates on Record. The instructors have imparted rigorous and in-depth trainings to interns on legal research, legal writing, advanced legal drafting and utilization of modern legal technology. This Self Paced Internship Training Program aims to impart practical legal training to law students and law graduates with an added advantage of remote and flexible learning.

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 for Law Students and Law Graduates by networking stakeholders

What will we Cover?

In LawFoyer’s Self Paced Internship Training Programme we will cover:

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

Internship Curriculum and Structure

Module 1: Introduction and Induction Training (Recorded)

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

Module 3: Case Finding, Reading, Analysis, and Briefs (Recorded)

Module 4: Legal Research and Writing (Recorded)

Module 5: Citations, Proofreading and Formatting Fundamentals (Recorded)

Module 6: Acing Academics, Ethics and Legal Tactics (Recorded)

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

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. Any law student willing to apply for this Self Paced Internship Training Program may send an email to lawfoyer@gmail.com along with CV and Cover Letter. (Note: The subject of the application mail shall be “Application for LawFoyer’s Self Paced Internship Training Program“). LawFoyer may invite internship applications from time-to-time and may also notify some other methods of applying for the Internship – in such case – the applications made via such notified method will also be duly considered. (Note: The internship will be notified via this page only: https://lawfoyer.in/internship-lawfoyer/ ).

Upon Receipt the Internship Applications will be either Approved or will be Rejected. Upon approval of the Internship Application, in case a huge volume of applications are received for a particular month – then – a LawFoyer’s Preliminary Assessment Test (LPAT) may be conducted, which will be the basis of shortlisting the candidates for the LawFoyer’s Self Paced Internship Training Program for that particular month. This MCQ test of 120 Marks will be 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 legal 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 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 (as specified from time to time)
  • 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 (as specified from time to time)
  • It is Mandatory to go through at least 75% of the Recorded 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

  • It is mandatory to go through at least 75% of the Recorded Training Sessions / Workshops / Doubt Sessions via the Internship’s LMS Dashboard provided via LawFoyer Academy.
  • Attendance will be recorded Automatically as soon as a particular session is watched completely and marked as completed.

C. Internship Registration, Tenure, & Self Paced 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 the short listed interns will be assigned a Mentor from whom they can directly ask and resolve their queries and can easily coordinate to seek help as and when needed. The details of the Mentor assigned will be shared via Mail to the Interns itself.
  • 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 various Self Paced Pre Recorded Training Sessions and if needed, Separate Live Sessions or Live Doubt Sessions maybe conducted – on unanimous request of the interns – during the 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 / Assignment(s):

  • In case, a huge number of Interns are shortlisted for the Self Paced Internship Training Program, LawFoyer may either conduct “Two Mandatory Assessment Tests” of the Interns during the course of Internship or may also specify practical “Assignments” during the course of Internship.
  • The Team LawFoyer reserves the right to dispense with the condition of Mandatory Tests and may allow eligibility for Internship Certificate merely on submission on required Assignment(s).
  • The Team LawFoyer may at its sole discretion exempt some or all interns from the aforementioned condition in exceptional situations subject to submission of the specified assignment within 60 days counted from the date on which such exemption was so granted.
  • To be eligible for Certificate of Internship the Intern needs to either Qualify these mandatory assessment tests with minimum 50% Marks in each Assessment Test or Submit the Assignment mandated by the Team LawFoyer for being eligible for Internship Certificate.
  • In case 2 Mandatory Assessment Tests are conducted, the Format, Structure and Curriculum of the Mandatory Assessment Tests will be as follows:
    • First Mandatory Internship Assessment Test (related to the Self Paced Sessions on Advanced Legal Drafting conducted by Mentors from Eximius Legal):
      • 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 the recordings of Sessions on Advanced Legal Drafting conducted by our Internship Partners and Professionals during the internship or not?”
      • This Test will consist of questions based on learnings from all the Self Paced Sessions on Advanced Legal Drafting related provided in the LMS Dashboard of 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 at least 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 for quick revision before the Assessment Test.
    • Second Mandatory Internship Assessment Test (related to the Self-Paced Modules on Advanced Legal Research , Case Finding, Legal Writing, Using Legal Technology, and Modern Methods of Legal Drafting) 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 on Legal Research, Case Finding, Legal Technology, Legal Writing 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 at least 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. Assignments (Practical Assignments – which might be assigned to the Interns):

  • During your internship tenure, the Team LawFoyer may at its discretion allow the Interns to submit either of the following assignments instead of / or / in addition to The Mandatory Assessment Tests (as the case maybe):
    • Assignment Type 1: Notes of any 4 Self Paced Sessions of Internship LMS (Details will be shared by Internship Mentor or via Internship Group or via LMS Dashboard)
    • Assignment Type 2: Drafting of Legal Documents as taught in the Self Paced Modules (Details will be shared by Internship Mentor or via Internship Group or via LMS Dashboard)
    • Assignment Type 3: Legal Research & Writing Assignment Task (Details will be shared by Internship Mentor or via Internship Group or via LMS Dashboard)
  • Common Guidelines for Assignment Submission:
    • Interns shall draft assignments in MS Word (docx. format) and submit it using Assignment Forms or via Mail – as maybe directed / specified by the Internship Mentor or via Internship Group.
    • This Assignments shall be submitted before the “Ultimate Deadline” notified to the Interns via the above-mentioned WhatsApp Group or as notified by the Internship Mentor.
    • This Assignments shall be created ONLY using the respective “Assignment Templates” attached in the “Exercise Files” of the “Practical Assignments Module” of the Internship LMS Portal or such other templates as shared and provided by the Internship Mentor or via Internship Group. Specific Templates may be shared by Team LawFoyer for specific assignment types.
    • 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 Allotted for submission of each assignment: 7 days from the date of conclusion of the Self Paced Internship Training Program or such date as may be notified as “Ultimate Deadline” in the Internship Group, whichever is later.
    • In case of “Assignment Type 2: Drafting of Legal Documents“, an Intern will be required to submit a Legal Draft of a particular legal document (as taught in the self paced sessions) – based on a hypothetical case problem which will be provided by the LawFoyer in the “Practical Assignments” Module, as instructed by the Internship Mentor or as instructed in the Internship Group. The relevant Legal Draft Templates, Guidelines and Hypothetical Case Problem for drafting this Legal Document will either be attached or provided in the Practical Assignments Module of the LMS Portal, or will be shared with interns in the Internship Group, as per the Discretion of Team LawFoyer.
  • Rejection of Practical Assignment:
    • First Rejection of Practical 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 Practical 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 Practical 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.
    • On every review, the editorial team of LawFoyer reviewing the assignments, might award the following kinds of remarks for review of drafts: “(1) Excellent; (2) Very Good; and (3) Good”.
  • Certificate of Excellence:
    • Interns showcasing excellent performance in assignments or scoring more than 70% in either of the Mandatory Assessment Tests will be awarded with the Certificate of Excellence.
    • Excellent Performers of Internship Program will be granted FREE Access to Premium Courses of LawFoyer Academy including: (1) Advanced Certification Course on Supercharging Litigation and Academics with AI; and (2) Advanced Certification Course on Legal Research and Writing.
  • 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 Self Paced Modules / Internship 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. This Certificate of Appreciation will be distinct from “Certificate of Excellence“.

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:
      • Self Paced Learning Modules containing Recordings of Previously Conducted Live Sessions of this Internship
      • Module-wise pre-recorded video lessons on Legal Research, Writing, Drafting and using Modern Legal Tech
      • 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 practical 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 accessit?
      • 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 Internfails 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 to Excellent Performers

  • Excellent Performers of the Internship include all the following categories of performers and all the excellent performers will be given social media shoutout and exceptionally outstanding works of Interns may be featured on the Social Media handles of LawFoyer, at the discretion 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% or secures “Excellent” remark in any of the submitted assignment(s).
  • 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% or secures “Very Good” remark in any of the submitted assignment(s).
  • 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% or secures “Good” remark in any of the submitted assignment(s).

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 practical assignment (at least 7 days before deadline of submission)
    • correction of mistakes in practical 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.