About Competition Commission of India (CCI)
CCI (Competition Commission of India) is a statutory body of the Government of India established on 14 October 2003 to enforce the Competition Act, 2002. CCI regulates fair competition, prevents anti-competitive practices, and ensures a healthy competitive environment in India’s markets.
About Paid Legal Internship Opportunity at CCI
CCI offers a prestigious, paid legal internship program in New Delhi, providing students with direct exposure to India’s dynamic competition law and policy landscape.
- Position/Vacancies: Legal Intern (15 seats per month)
- Internship Type: On-site
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Stipend: ₹15,000 per month (honorarium).
- Certification: Electronic Internship Certificate awarded upon satisfactory completion, based on mentor approval.
Duration
The internship is generally for 1 month, beginning on the 1st working day of each month. Internships of 2–3 months are allowed with a University/College recommendation.
Practice Areas
- Competition Law and Policy
- Anti-competitive Practices
- Mergers and Acquisitions Review
Eligibility & Requirements
- Undergraduate Students:
- 2nd or 3rd year students of the 3-year LL.B. program.
- 4th or 5th year students of the 5-year integrated LL.B. program.
- Students who have completed 3rd year exams and are entering 4th year.
- Postgraduate Students: LL.M. students.
- Must be an Indian national.
- Must be from a recognized Institution/University with exposure to Competition Law.
- Not eligible if the applicant already has a placement offer.
Key Responsibilities
- Work under CCI mentors on competition law matters.
- Conduct research, prepare briefs, and support case analysis.
- Assist in reviewing anti-competitive practices, mergers, and policy issues.
Additional Application Requirements
Applications must be sent in the prescribed format only and must include:
- A recommendation from the competent authority of the academic institution.
- A Statement of Purpose (SOP) (200 words) explaining the topic and study objectives.
Application Procedure & Deadline
Applications are accepted on a Rolling Basis. The application must reach CCI by the 1st of the preceding month (e.g., for an internship starting in January, the application must reach by December 1st).
1. Fill out the Prescribed Form: https://www.cci.gov.in/internship/form
2. Send Completed Application + Institutional Recommendation + SOP to:
- By Email:
- internships@cci.gov.in
- By Post:
- The Secretary, Competition Commission of India, 10th Floor, Office Block, Tower 1, Ring Road (Opp. AIIMS), Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi – 110023
- (Superscribe the envelope: “Application for Internship for Month/Year”)
