Law Student Intern (Cyber Law, Digital Forensics & Financial Crime)
Leading Specialized Law Firm – Hands-On Legal Experience
Important update: corporate hiring hold
Thank you for your interest in building a career with Adv Shoeb Hakim and our associated platforms. We are currently observing a corporate hold on all recruitment activities and will not be accepting or reviewing applications for any of our platforms — Shoeb Hakim Advisory and Legal Compliance Consulting — until February 2027. This pause is part of an ongoing internal strategic realignment. To respect your valuable time and effort, we kindly ask that you refrain from submitting résumés or applications at this time.
- Date Posted
- February 8, 2027
- Application Deadline
- March 8, 2027
- Next Steps
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a research & writing assessment.
About the Firm & The Internship
We are a highly specialized boutique law firm focused on complex, high-stakes litigation in Financial Crime, Cyber Law, and Digital Forensics. Our internship program is designed to immerse highly motivated law students in a dynamic legal practice, offering unparalleled exposure to the intersection of technology and law.
This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real cases, working directly with our legal experts to solve cutting-edge legal problems.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Educational Status: Currently enrolled in a recognized, accredited LL.B. (3-year or 5-year course) or equivalent law school program.
- Academic Record: Strong academic performance is mandatory; candidates should ideally be in the top 25% of their class.
- Year of Study: Preference will be given to students in their 3rd to final year of the 5-year course or 2nd to final year of the 3-year course.
- Skills: Exceptional legal research and writing skills are non-negotiable. Experience with professional legal databases (e.g., Manupatra, SCC Online) is a plus.
- Legal Interest: Demonstrated interest or coursework in Cyber Law, Criminal Law, Evidence Law, or Financial Regulations (AML/PMLA).
Professional Attributes
- Professionalism: High level of discretion and confidentiality is essential, given the sensitive nature of our cases.
- Work Ethic: Proactive, self-motivated attitude, and a strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Attendance: Ability to commit to full-time working hours for the duration of the internship (mandated in-office attendance).
Key Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities
- Legal Research: Conduct in-depth legal research on complex and often novel case topics related to technology and finance.
- Drafting: Draft clear and concise legal memos, briefs, research summaries, and preliminary sections of court pleadings.
- Case Preparation: Assist lawyers with case file management, document review, and E-Discovery related tasks to ensure trial readiness.
- Exposure: Attend client meetings, conferences, and court hearings/tribunals (High Court, Sessions Court) to gain practical insight into legal practice and advocacy.
- Digital Focus: Assist the team in correlating legal facts with digital forensic reports and cyber investigation findings.
Application Details
How to Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter (stating preferred dates), and a legal writing sample (academic paper or memo) to the careers portal
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Please note the corporate hiring hold above: applications are not reviewed until February 2027.
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