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Top-tier firms such as Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM), AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co., and Trilegal continue to offer structured internship programmes throughout the year. Performance during these internships is frequently considered when extending Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), but the firms’ official websites do not uniformly label these programmes as “assessment internships.” Instead, selection and conversion to PPOs depend on internal evaluations, performance reviews, and firm-specific timelines.
From the corporate and in-house legal perspective, a few multinational corporations and domestic conglomerates have begun shortlisting final-year students and fresh graduates for legal trainee or junior associate positions. However, corporate hiring remains selective and generally occurs closer to graduation, often through campus placements, referral networks, or targeted recruitment drives rather than open calls for freshers.
Summary
Internship opportunities for the LL.B. Class of 2026 are active across leading Indian law firms.
Formal “assessment internship” announcements (with a guaranteed pre-placement pathway) are not uniformly confirmed for all firms.
Corporate legal teams are selectively onboarding freshers, primarily through trainee or internship-to-hire models.
Application cycles for most law firms open 6–9 months before the intended internship period, and early networking with HR and alumni is strongly advised.
Professional Advice for the Class of 2026
1. Apply proactively—ideally one semester in advance of the preferred internship period.
2. Maintain an updated CV, cover letter, and writing sample highlighting core legal skills.
3. Focus on internships aligned with your intended practice area (corporate, disputes, or regulatory).
4. Engage actively on LinkedIn, Bar & Bench, and law school placement cells for verified openings and PPO conversion updates.