Law Firms for ADR Internship in India

Best Law Firms for ADR Internship in India: How to Apply?

This article on ‘Best Law Firms for ADR Internship in India‘ was written by Sai Srinija, an intern at Legal Upanishad.

This article assists you to know about the best law firms in the field of Alternate Dispute Resolution in India, and also know the procedure involved in applying for such internships.

Introduction

Internships are required for every law student to comprehend the pragmatic and experience components of the academic knowledge taught in law school textbooks. Internships assist inexperienced law students in determining their future routes. It assists students in determining which area of law most interests them while also determining the sort of employment they are competent at.

What Is ADR?

ADR which is known as Alternate Dispute Resolution is the procedure of resolving a dispute without any litigation. This is the process where the conflicts arising can be resolved outside the court or any other authorities assigned by the government.  There are various methods of ADR which are named as follows: mediation, arbitration, conciliation, negotiation & transaction.

Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation & Negotiation are the major methods of ADR that are put into practice across the globe. Although the methods share the same characteristics they are governed by different rules. The requirements and procedures differ even though all of them are however conducted outside the court.

Law Firms for ADR Internship in India
Best Law Firms for ADR Internship in India

Best Firms For ADR Internship:

The following are the best law firms for Internship in the field of ADR –

Tier 1 ADR internship Law firms

  • Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) is a Tier 1 law firm the largest in India. They engage in mediation and arbitration practices to resolve the conflicts of the client both in India and abroad as well.

You can approach the ADR internship opportunity by writing a mail at cam.internships@cyrilshroff.com also for any other related queries you may have to ask.

  • Dua Associates

Dua associates also rank as a tier 1 law firm in dispute resolution, it provides internship opportunities across all of its branches.

You can directly approach the ADR internship opportunity by writing a mail at dua.hr@duaassociates.com also for any other related queries you may have to ask.

  • Economic laws practice

Economic Law practice is an internationally identified thought leader in India for arbitration. It has a tremendous team that must be appreciated for their contribution to the Amendments to Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 through analysis. Would be a good environment to learn the practical aspects. Of the subjects in the best possible way.

Internship requests would strictly be considered through the website portal only and communication about the confirmation will be communicated through the portal.  You would be able to log in to the website portal through a simple google search.

  • HSA Advocates

HSA Advocates are one of the top-tier law firms in dealing with disputes. The form is mostly recommended for Litigation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution practice.

You can approach the firm directly by writing a mail to apply for an internship by sending your CV/Resume along with your Cover Letter to internship@hsalegal.com.

  • Kachwaha & Partners

Kachwaha & Partners does also fall under the tier 1 category law firm for arbitration. The major strength and area of focus of the firm is the field of Dispute resolution.  Sumeet Kachwaha the head of arbitration proceedings is highly regarded for his expertise in the particular field. The firm is inclusive of great practices and a strong team.

You can approach the ADR internship directly by filling out the form provided on the official website portal of the firm. You should be able to fill out the form and submit it to complete the application procedure successfully.

  • Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

The firm is also known as L&L Partners which is a tier 1 law firm comprising a tremendous team that deals with the combination of skills to resolve the matters of commercial litigation and also the international disputes arising regarding commercial arbitrations. It has recently worked on part of Felguera Gruas for a dispute on a contract.

You would be able to directly approach an internship opportunity with the firm by sending your applications with an updated CV and Cover Letter to internships@luthra.com.

Tier 2 ADR internship Law firms

  • AZB & Partners

The firm ranks as tier 2 as per the declaration of legal 500 in the category of Dispute resolution. The firm has complete expertise and recognition in the field of Dispute resolution and it owns great clients.

You can approach the ADR internship directly by filling out the form provided on the official website portal of the firm. You should be able to fill out the form and submit it to complete the application procedure successfully. Also, make sure you apply before 5 – 6 months from the date you would like to join the work at least.

  • Dhir & Dhir Associates

Alok Jain Dhir and Maneesha Dhir who are known to be managing partners of the firm are also noted to be dispute practitioners while the firm is headed by Sachin Gupta.

You can approach the internship directly by filling out the form provided on the official website portal of the firm. You should be able to fill out the form with all the required personal and academic details and submit it to complete the application procedure successfully.

  • Bharucha & Partners

This firm is noted to be a tier 2 law arbitration firm by the legal 500. It works in various sectors strongly in real estate, telecom and environmental sectors.

You can approach the internship directly by filling out the form provided on the official website portal of the firm. You should be able to fill out the form with all the required personal and academic details and submit it to complete the application procedure successfully.

Tier 3 ADR internship Law firms

  • Advani & Co

This is a tier 3 law firm that is one of the oldest in the field of arbitration practice in India. They are considered to be pioneers of arbitration law and have practiced in India for over more than 50 long years.

You would be able to directly approach an internship opportunity with the firm by sending your applications with an updated CV and Cover Letter to Mumbai@advaniandco.com for the Mumbai branch and Delhi@advaniandco.com for the Delhi branch.

  • BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors

This firm has been ranked as tier 3 in dispute resolution by the legal 500. It has a great record for enforcing foreign arbitral awards and also assisting clients in the best possible way. The firm is known to have ‘Up-to-date knowledge in the subject.

You can first check out the vacancies for the ADR internship posts from the official website of the firm which is updated timely and can be directly approached by sending the mail at contact@bruschambers.com.

  • DSK Legal

Managing partner Anand Desai heads the ‘excellent‘ practice at DSK Legal which has been especially active in the arbitration space, representing clients from the infrastructure, media, financial services, and real estate sectors.

You would be able to directly fill out the form from the website portal of the firm as part of the application procedure and can mail contactus@dsklegal.com for any further queries.

  • Keystone Partners

It is a tier law firm with an excellent team that provides comprehensive and quality advice on disputes while maintaining consistency.  It deals across various sectors. Keystone Partners has particular expertise in handling high-value construction arbitrations like contracts for the construction of dams, power plants, highways, nuclear plants, mixed development projects, etc.

You can apply for the ADR internship at the official website portal by filling up the required personal and academic details. Also, make sure you apply 1 or 2 months from the date you would like to join the work at least.