Internship Application Letters

In one line

An internship application is shorter than a job application, asks for a period rather than a post, and must make clear that you know whose chambers you are writing to.

How it differs from a job application

The single most important difference. A firm gains nothing obvious from taking an intern, so the letter must make it easy: give the dates, ask for a defined period, and make clear that you will fit around them.

The five things every internship letter must contain

One. The exact period. "For four weeks from 4 May to 29 May 2026." A letter that asks vaguely for "an internship in the summer" is answered last, if at all.

Two. Where you are in the course. Which year of which degree, at which college.

Three. Why this chambers or this firm. One sentence naming the kind of work. This is what separates a letter from a circular.

Four. What you can already do. Modest and true: draft in three languages, read Marathi records, use a research database, keep a diary of hearings.

Five. A way of saying yes easily. Offer to call, give your number, say you are happy with any part of the period offered.

Model one: to a senior advocate's chambers

Flat 12, Sunder Nivas

Gokhale Road, Dadar

Mumbai 400 028

20 February 2026

Advocate S. Kulkarni

Chambers No. 14, Second Floor

City Civil Court

Fort, Mumbai 400 001

Subject: Request for internship, 4 May to 29 May 2026

Dear Sir,

I am a first-year student of the five-year B.A. LL.B. course at St. Xavier's College of Law, Mumbai, and I write to ask whether you would consider taking me as an intern in your chambers for four weeks, from 4 May to 29 May 2026.

I am interested in civil trial practice in particular. Our procedure course begins next year, and I should like to see a trial court working before I study it, rather than afterwards.

I read, write and speak Marathi, Hindi and English, and I can prepare briefs and maintain a cause list diary. I have no expectation of remuneration and will be available for the full working day. If a shorter period would suit you better, I should be glad of whatever you can offer.

My resume is enclosed, together with a letter of introduction from my college. I may be reached on 98XXXXXX21, and I am happy to call at your convenience.

Thank you for considering my request.

Yours faithfully,

Anjali Fernandes

Encl.: Resume; letter of introduction from St. Xavier's College of Law