TDSAT Internship Programme For Law Students, Apply Now!

The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) adjudicates disputes and disposes of appeals for the telecom sector in India. The Tribunal has released an internship opportunity notification calling on all interested law students to apply for the programme and gain insight into its day-to-day operations.

The TDSAT was created to promote the growth of and order in the telecommunications industry in India. Its jurisdiction spans the telecom, broadcasting, airport tariff, and IT sectors. Being an intern at the TDSAT is a good opportunity for exposure to these sectors and understanding the nitty-gritty of how the Tribunal functions. Listed ahead are the details about the internship, eligibility, application process, and more.

About The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)

The Tribunal was established in 2000 by amending the TRAI Act 1997. The purpose behind its formulation was to strengthen the regulatory framework in the telecom sector, by creating a separate entity to deal with regulation and dispute management aspects. Separating the Tribunal from TRAI was also a way to protect the interests of the consumers and the service providers in the telecom industry. For example, those who want to challenge any decision/ order by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) can do so by appealing to the Tribunal.

TDSAT Internship Opportunity: Basic Details

The internship programme is open to law students and aims at giving them practical exposure to the functioning of the Tribunal. If you are selected for the internship you will get the opportunity to assist the Tribunal members and the Chairperson, in their day-to-day operations.

The internship will last for 4 weeks, with an option to extend based on the performance of the individual. The intern will not be paid any sort of stipend or a TA/DA allowance for the internship. This is an offline opportunity i.e. interns need to remain physically present for the tenure. The interns will be provided with a certificate from the TDSAT on completion of their internship.

Eligibility Criteria For TDSAT Internship

Law students pursuing LLM/Ph.D.
Students in 1st (or higher) year of study of a 3-year law programme
Students in 3rd (or higher) year of study of a 5-year law programme

Note that students with interest in or knowledge/ understanding of cybercrime, IT Act, technology laws etc. will be given preference.

How To Apply For TDSAT Internship

Students interested in applying for the internship will be required to submit the following documents as a part of the application process:

A short resume/ CV, preferably no longer than a single page
A statement of interest or a cover letter detailing the candidate’s motivation and objectives behind applying for the internship.

After preparing these documents, interested candidates must mail them to the following email address- internship.tdsat@gmail.com

Even though the Tribunal has not made any announcements regarding a deadline for the applications, it is best to apply as soon as possible.

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