Over 650 DU law students to get courtroom training under DUSU internship programme
Delhi University has selected more than 657 law students for the fifth Dr B R Ambedkar Law Internship programme. The scheme will place them in courts across Delhi to build practical legal skills and courtroom understanding.
More than 650 law students from the University of Delhi will receive practical courtroom training across the national capital under the fifth edition of the Dr B R Ambedkar Law Internship Programme, launched on Monday by the ABVP-led Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) in collaboration with Adhivakta Parishad Delhi Prant.
According to the organisers, the programme received 964 applications from students of the Faculty of Law, with over 657 candidates selected through an interview process.
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The internship, which begins on July 1, will provide selected students an opportunity to work under the guidance of senior advocates and legal experts while gaining exposure to proceedings in the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court and various district courts.
The organisers said the programme is designed to familiarise aspiring legal professionals with judicial processes, court functioning, legal drafting and advocacy skills. It will also offer participants opportunities to interact with experienced members of the legal fraternity.
DUSU Secretary Kunal Chaudhary said the initiative aims to equip students with practical legal knowledge and strengthen the foundation of their professional careers, as reported by PTI. He said the programme would encourage young law students to contribute meaningfully to the justice delivery system while reinforcing constitutional values.
Sanjay Poddar, state president of Adhivakta Parishad Delhi Prant, said the internship was not merely a training programme but a platform for students to gain a close understanding of the judicial system.
He added that the organisation remains committed to mentoring young law students through practical exposure and skill development, expressing confidence that the programme would help produce competent legal professionals in the future.