About Legal Vidhiya
Established in 2021, Legal Vidhiya is a pioneering online ed-tech platform committed to nurturing legal education. Our multifaceted platform offers a comprehensive array of opportunities, including internships, webinars, workshops, and courses, catering to diverse learning needs within the legal domain. Additionally, we provide a platform for individuals to showcase their expertise through article publications, fostering a vibrant community of legal discourse and knowledge exchange.
About the Opportunity
Legal Vidhiya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for its 1 Month Legal Research Internship Program scheduled for April 2026.
Join our 1 Month Legal Research Internship Program this April 2026 and gain hands-on experience in mastering essential legal research skills through live sessions conducted by experienced legal professionals and academicians.
This internship is a valuable opportunity to strengthen your research and analytical abilities, deepen your understanding of case law analysis, statutory interpretation, and research methodology, and earn a Certificate of Completion — all from the comfort of your home.
Eligibility
- Open to Law Students and Legal Professionals
- Must maintain 100% attendance to be eligible for the certificate
- Complete all the tasks as per Instruction
- Certificate fee is refundable upon completion and meeting the criteria
Mode of the Internship
Online
What You Will Learn
Over the course of this 1 Month Legal Research Internship Program, you will gain structured, practical, and application-based training in professional and academic legal research through daily modules:
Day 1: Introduction to Legal Research – Part I
- Meaning and importance of legal research
- Nature and scope of legal research
- Research in legal profession vs. academic research
Day 2: Introduction to Legal Research – Part II
- Types of legal research:
- Doctrinal Research
- Non-Doctrinal / Empirical Research
- Qualitative vs. Quantitative research (basic overview)
Day 3: Foundations of Legal Research – Core Concepts
- Meaning of legal research in litigation and academia
- Difference between academic research and professional legal research
- Doctrinal and non-doctrinal research
- How judges, researchers, and professors read judgments
Day 4: Issue Identification & Framing
- Converting facts into legal issues and research questions
- Identifying applicable statutes, sections, and provisions
- Understanding jurisdiction and forum relevance
Day 5: Advanced Database Research – Manupatra (Part I)
- Keyword selection: legal terminology vs. lay terminology
- Use of synonyms and statutory language
- Advanced search techniques: Boolean operators, phrase search, topic-based search
Day 6: Advanced Database Research – Manupatra (Part II)
- Section-wise research and tracking interpretation of specific provisions
- Judgment analysis: headnotes, catchwords, and subject classification
- Judicial treatment: overruled, followed, relied upon, distinguished
- Citation: neutral citation, parallel citations, and identifying authoritative judgments
Day 7: LiveLaw & Current Awareness Tools
- LiveLaw as a current awareness and tracking tool
- Tracking latest judgments and constitutional matters
- Verifying LiveLaw reports through authentic legal databases
Day 8: Professional Legal Research Application
- Research for bail matters, writ petitions, trial court matters, and appeals
- Preparing a structured research note for seniors
- Common research mistakes made by interns
Day 9: Academic Legal Research Methodology
- Doctrinal legal research explained
- Selecting a research topic: originality, relevance, and researchability
- Formulating research questions and hypothesis
- Identifying primary and secondary sources
Day 10: Citation, Footnoting & Academic Integrity
- Citation formats: SCC and basic Bluebook orientation
- Effective use of footnotes
- Avoiding plagiarism and maintaining academic integrity
- Common mistakes in student research papers
Important Details Regarding Internship
- Registration link – https://rzp.io/rzp/WITYgwU
- Pay the registration fee of ₹199/-
- Last Date to Apply: 06th April 2026
Contact for Queries
Contact: Mr Paras Chugh at +91 97828 59038
Email at Contact@legalvidhiya.com
