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No one expects technical expertise from an intern. Show up, show a willingness to learn the law as you go along. Ask questions but always do your own research before you approach your seniors. You'll be surprised how many LLB/CA fora, blogs, law firm articles, etc. you'll come across which may answer your queries in fairly simple language - take this understanding BACK to the bare act and interpret it yourself. Read at least the index of the bare acts on the field you're interning in - that way you know what it covers, and where to look.
Again, a willingness to learn is all they expect of you. Don't be concerned about not knowing the specifics of law firm life - you'll learn about DDs and corporate law as you practice it. Although if you're in your 1st/2nd year of law school, serious interning opportunities are limited.
Lastly, general advice is to apply to a small team, perhaps at a Tier 2, make yourself indispensable as a long-term trainee there, and you have chances of getting an offer. Unfortunately, if you're from a no-name college, that is the only way to go about it. This does limit your chances to trying newer fields and teams, but numerous one-month internships only really work for NLU grads. You'll find it easy enough to move from a Tier 2 to a Tier 1.
Be sincere, and i assure you, your seniors will notice and appreciate it. Good luck!
I was interning in a firm that practices an area that I'm not familiar with. I like that area of practice, but I'm facing some difficulties. I can read the theoretical part when and where required, but the same cannot be done about the technical aspects. So can anyone suggest one can improve the technical knowledge?
Also, I am planning to apply to corporate firms. But the thing is that neither have I completed my corporate law module in law school, nor do I know the practical aspects. I don't even know what DD (due diligence) is, which I have heard law students in nlus say when talking about their corporate internships.
Can anyone help me with how I can develop my knowledge about the technical aspects?
Thank you.