Name of Organisation, Location City
Aequitasjuris Law Firm, Hyderabad
Application Process
One can apply around 1 month in advance for of the internship period at Email: info@aequitasjuris.com or can call directly on 09908533361
Duration of Internship, Timings
One month from 4th January, 2018 to 3rd February, 2018;
Office timings are from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm interns can stay upto 9:00 or 10:00 pm. Morning you have accompany sir or any other associate to different courts/tribunals.
First Impression, First Day Formalities
The office is quite big and is located at 6-3-883/5, Venkat plaza, 6th floor, Punjagutta,, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500082.
First day impressions
On the first day sir asked me some questions regarding section 138 of NI Act which I failed to answer properly and was told to read the section and relate it to the question asked and explain which I successfully did and was appreciated by sir later on.
Main Tasks
Mainly we interns have to do all the tasks which an advocate do except for appearing before the judge. We have to work a lot like drafting documents pleadings, appeals, writs etc, researching on the present cases, going to courts and other things. This is a core litigation firm which handles various cases both civil and criminal.
Work Environment and People
Work Environment is highly friendly at the firm. Associates/employees are very helpful and will help you without making faces and without any attitude but you have to approach them when you have any doubt to get it clarified. If you are not aware of anything even then they will help you and explains you everything and will guide you during the court visits. They believe in sharing of knowledge and discussion.
Best Things
The head of the firm Muddu Vijai sir is so kind as he will take you to courts with him in his car and discuss the legal points of the case which he is going to argue before the judge. Sir shared some of his law life experiences and taught me how to present a case in court.
During my internship I had the opportunity to meet former caption of Indian cricket team Mr. Mohammed Azharuddin, congress MP Mr. Hanumanta Rao and some other eminent personalities
Bad Things
You won’t get any financial perks like tea, lunch or stipends etc
Stipend
No stipend but the internship experience for me is really a great one.
Biggest Lesson
In the profession of law just the knowledge of books is not enough, but the wisdom of utilizing the law in correct manner to substantiate our clients case matters. Not only researching, but discussing about the legal questions pertaining to the case in hand can really make your arguments stronger and will ultimately boost your confidence in court.
Accommodation
I lived at my house but there are so many paying guests facility available near to the firm at reasonable rates in Ameerpet.