12-Month Paid Fellowship Programme for Litigation Lawyers

Job Description

Practice Area Litigation Post qualification experience Requirements Description Quarter 1: Litigation Fundamentals & Courtroom Orientation (Months 1–3) Objectives: Understand civil litigation workflow Gain familiarity with court procedures, filings, and etiquette Learn document handling and legal research techniques Activities: Assist with filing, diary management, organizing case files Observe court proceedings and client meetings Conduct statutory and case law research Shadow juniors during briefings Deliverables: 3 legal research notes Hearing briefs and cause lists Weekly reflection logs Quarter 2: Drafting & Procedural Mastery (Months 4–6) Objectives: Learn to draft pleadings, written statements, and affidavits Understand limitation periods and court fees Familiarize with formats and standards Activities: Draft plaints, replies, affidavits, notices Review files for defects Create first drafts from briefs Assist in preparing exhibits and annexures Deliverables: 5 vetted drafts Peer-reviewed draft from another intern Participate in simulated filing drill Quarter 3: Strategic Research, Oral Advocacy & Client Handling (Months 7–9) Objectives: Conduct strategic legal research Develop oral advocacy through moots Learn client interaction skills Activities: Draft written arguments and legal memos Attend and summarize client meetings Participate in bi-weekly moot arguments Observe and debrief Court hearings Deliverables: 3 memos on live issues 2 moot court evaluations 1 internal presentation Quarter 4: Advanced Litigation—Cross Examination & Trial Skills (Months 10–12) Objectives: Understand trial strategy and evidence rules Build cross-examination and final argument skills Demonstrate readiness for associate-level tasks Activities: Draft charge frames, witness questions, affidavits Attend and debrief real cross-examinations Conduct mock trials and final arguments Deliverables: Trial strategy memo Lead mock cross-examination Final reflective report and partner interview For any other queries, please write to hr@singhania.in . Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The program offers a retainer on a monthly basis. A 2-month bonus is awarded upon successful completion of the 12-month program. Job Opening ID: SNP0051