Lily Thomas & Saju Jakob (Advocates & Solicitors)
Website:
lilythomas.net
Job details:
Law House of Lily Thomas & Saju Jakob (Advocates & Solicitors): It is a law firm rooted in a legacy of late Adv. Lily Thomas (Lily Thomas vs Union of India). This law office stands for humanity, social justice, and constitutional values. Inspired by the work and teachings of our senior and mentor Lily Thomas, this law house focuses on protecting individual rights and advancing constitutional morality. The practice spans multiple areas including constitutional law, service law, family law, civil law, criminal law, banking law, and taxation law, with strong representation before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and Trial Courts. The firm is known for providing practical, clear, and timely legal solutions to its clients. In addition to legal practice, the firm engages in academic and social initiatives through memorial lectures and essay competitions.
Role Description- Long Term Paid Internship ( 4 to 6 Months) – will work on legal research, drafting, and analysis related to cross-border legal issues and matters involving foreign elements, under the supervision of senior lawyers.
• Public and private international law
• Constitutional and comparative constitutional law
• International family law - Divorce, Child Custody, and other related issues,
• Domestic and international arbitration
• International taxation law- Avoidance of Double Taxation
• Domestic and international legal issues
. Private International Law - Internaitonal Contracts
Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing legal documents, case notes, and opinions; assisting in the preparation of briefs and submissions; and supporting courtroom and client work as required. The role involves coordinating with teams handling constitutional, civil, criminal, banking, and taxation matters where private international law issues arise. The position is a full-time, on-site role based in New Delhi, requiring regular collaboration with colleagues, participation in client meetings, and contribution to the firm’s knowledge-building activities.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a strong foundation in Law, with a particular interest in private international law and related cross-border legal issues.
- Candidates should possess skills in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting petitions, contracts, opinions, and research notes.
- Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills for interpreting statutes, case law, and international instruments, and for developing reasoned legal arguments.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication abilities, including clear written and verbal communication with courts, colleagues, and clients.
- Candidates should possess the ability to identify, assess, and address complex Legal Issues across multiple practice areas. Students pursuing an LL.B. or LL.M. who can commit to an internship of at least six months.
- Applicants who have written articles or research papers, or have undertaken research in any of these areas, are especially encouraged to apply.
- Attention to detail, professionalism, ethical integrity, and the ability to work in a collaborative, on-site environment in New Delhi.
Interested candidates may send their CV and a brief note describing their research or writing experience by LinkedIn message. Please include your current address, mobile number, and date of birth with your application.
Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested. Please apply to careers@lilythomas.org with a copy to office@lilythomas.org. Please visit our website as wel. www.lilythomas.org
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