Have interned. Be on top of what you are doing. The main partner actually knows what the whole office is doing including interns and randomly calls interns to meet him and asks them questions on their work. He meets every intern and is very pleasant but it’s quite intimidating. He will ask you some questions almost interview style and if you have not given satisfactory answers, I don’t think you have any shot anymore. Have heard of people being called back and one of their A0 associates is actually from a T2/T3 college who is now an associate after doing two consecutive internships. Not sure of the 3 weeks as I had one month internship. Very nice office in CBD but no parking nearby. They give breakfast and evening snacks to all in a nice cafeteria. Corporate team is the best and everyone seems very busy.

When applying, I've heard that they usually send some long application form to fill. What do they expect from the form usually? It asks for connections within the firm, why they should choose you etc questions apparently. Is there some set format or does just being honest work?

Interned there a few months ago with a batchmate and we were assigned to different corporate teams. The smaller corporate team gives the interns a lot of diligence work and they had to come in on the weekends and stay really late. Might be better for an intern. The bigger team was also very busy but as intern I mostly got proof reading, research and downloading documents from mca. The SA who was my buddy was very approachable - usually very scared to approach lawyers but she was very nice. When she was ordering snacks for the team asked the interns also. She is the person to approach for call backs. The PA in the team is also very nice but has high expectations on work. Wanted research work with a note setting out background and law with analysis, footnotes with citation, and all supporting documents highlighted. Out of the lot the SA (who was my buddy) and PA seemed like very good seniors to work with - answered questions when I had doubts without getting angry. The others also when giving work were very nice. The team in general seemed very fun and while they worked hard would make jokes etc. Unlike other internships you sit with the team so seems fun. Everyone from A0 to PA to even the partner who sits on this side seemed to get along. Overall will recommend if you have a shot.

Anyone knows what are the chances of getting a PPO at SAM Bangalore even after Day Zero - considering it is the first internship?

What are things I should do before the internship (to prep), during and then after? (Including how to start the PPO conversation).

Anyone who has interned in the team and can provide some insights into how the team functions and stuff you’ve worked on? And what’s the general environment like?

Thanks so much. I’d really appreciate a detailed response :)

no PPO's are given after first internship. the last PPO they gave was after 3 different internships. they have multiple interns coming in for callbacks right now, so the best you can hope for is another internship after which you manage a PPO.

be frank with the PA/SAs you're assigned to that you'd like to work there and have this be your assessment internship.

i personally loved my time with the team, they're very helpful and have a focus on maintaining a balance between work and personal lives. only had to stay in late a couple of times, and everyone was always really sweet.

best of luck with your internship!