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You will have a lot of time to rest.
Disputes team is quite small (~20 lawyers across all offices). But margins are much higher compared to T1 as they mostly represent phoren parties in India related arbitrations. All disputes matters are either arbitration related or tax related, not much else except writs now and then. You won't see them in Courts except in Sec 9/11/34/48 matters.
What kind of work can I expect as an intern?
And irrespective of what people tell you at LI, think about it, a firm paying you equivalent to T1s (You'll earn a little less than your T1 colleagues because of the tax) and having a more chill life than them, sounds like a good deal. You will not see a cut throat competition here, neither will you have absurd working hours. The only downside is everyday won't be as thrilling as a T1.
So it's your decision to take, what is that you want.