Legal Intern
SMS Associates
Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaFresher53m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
SMS Associates is seeking passionate, dedicated, and detail-oriented law students for a Legal Intern position. This internship provides hands-on exposure to legal practice, including assisting with ongoing matters, legal documentation, research, and understanding the practical functioning of a law firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases, legal opinions, and litigation strategies.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and formatting legal documents, contracts, notices, petitions, and other pleadings.
- Support lawyers in litigation-related work, case preparation, and court proceedings, where required.
- Assist with legal documentation, case analysis, and preparation of briefs.
- Research applicable laws, judgments, and legal precedents across different practice areas.
- Assist the team with client-related work and other legal assignments.
Practice Areas
SMS Associates works across diverse legal matters including:
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Litigation and Defence
- Family and Matrimonial Law
- Property, Real Estate and Tenancy Matters
- Corporate and Commercial Contracts (including NDAs, MOUs, and service agreements)
- Employment Law and HR Disputes
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Cybersecurity, Cybercrime and Investigations
- Data Privacy and DPDP Act Compliance
- Entertainment Law
- Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Estate Litigation
- Legal Advisory and Consulting
Internship Details
- Location: Panchsheel Plaza, Gamdevi, Charni Road, Mumbai
- Work Mode: Strictly Onsite at our Mumbai office.
- Duration: Minimum 2 months (Long Term Preferred)
- Stipend: Unpaid for the first 3 months. Any stipend thereafter will be communicated separately.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Law students, preferably in their 3rd to 5th year.
- Proactive, eager to learn.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Genuinely interested in gaining practical exposure to legal work.
- Ability to commit to the internship duration and attend the office regularly.