Internship program at Irfan Mir Halepota & Associates
We take on a small number of law students and recent graduates each term to work directly alongside our litigation and corporate teams — drafting, court filing, legal research, and client-facing preparation. It's built to teach the procedural discipline that separates a working lawyer from a law-school graduate, not to be a resume line.
What interns actually do
- Assist in drafting pleadings, applications and legal opinions under an advocate's supervision
- Conduct case-law and statutory research for active matters
- Attend court hearings and client meetings alongside senior counsel
- Help prepare case files, bundles and evidence for trial and appeal
- Get exposure across multiple practice areas rather than being confined to one
Who we're looking for
- Currently enrolled law students (any year) or recent LL.B graduates
- Based in or able to work from Karachi for the duration of the internship
- Comfortable with legal research and formal written English/Urdu drafting
- Available for the internship's full duration — we prioritise consistency over prior experience
Program details
[Firm to confirm before publishing: internship duration (e.g. 6–8 weeks), whether it's paid or unpaid, current intake dates, and number of positions available this term.]
Interns are paired with a supervising advocate for the full term and are expected to work office hours, Monday–Saturday.
How to apply
Send the following to [email protected] with the subject line "Internship Application":
- A current CV
- A short cover note — a few sentences on which areas of practice interest you and why
- Your academic transcript or a summary of your standing, if available
- Your availability (start date and how many weeks you can commit to)
We review applications on a rolling basis and reply directly — there's no automated portal, so expect a personal response rather than a form rejection.
Already have your LL.B and looking toward enrolment rather than an internship? See our guide to pupillage and Bar Council enrolment in Pakistan.
Common questions
Is the internship program open right now?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis rather than through fixed intake windows, so there is no need to wait for an announced opening. Send your application whenever you're ready, and we'll let you know honestly whether the current timing works for your availability.
Is the internship paid?
Ask directly when you apply. Terms are discussed individually and depend on the length and nature of the placement.
Do I need to have finished my LL.B to apply?
No. We take applications from currently enrolled law students at any year of study, as well as recent LL.B graduates.
Can I do the internship remotely?
No. The internship involves court attendance, in-person client meetings and hands-on file preparation, so you need to be based in or able to work from Karachi for its duration.
How is this different from pupillage?
Different things. This internship is general legal exposure for students and recent graduates, with no minimum duration tied to Bar Council enrolment. Pupillage is a specific six-month post-LL.B training requirement under the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Rules, 1976, undertaken with a senior advocate of at least ten years' standing, and is a mandatory step before you can enrol as an Advocate. See our guide to becoming an advocate in Pakistan for the pupillage requirements specifically.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
There's no automated portal, so every application gets a personal reply rather than a form response — expect to hear back directly rather than through an automated system.
Questions before applying?
If you're not sure whether the current intake fits your schedule, ask before applying rather than after.
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