Legal Vacancy: Trainee Associate at AK & Partners

Vakeel Khoj; New Delhi; On-site; INR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

AK & Partners is seeking a Trainee Associate for the Disputes Team in New Delhi. This training-oriented role is designed for early-career lawyers seeking practical courtroom exposure under close senior supervision.

The position emphasizes hands-on litigation training with active exposure to trial work, with a view toward a permanent Associate role after the training period.

Qualifications

• Law graduates with less than one year of experience.
• Freshers with at least five on-site litigation internships are eligible.
• Immediate joiners or join by 1 March.

Responsibilities

• Observing court proceedings and hearings
• Assisting in legal research and drafting
• Supporting the preparation of pleadings and case files
• Gaining exposure to litigation strategy and dispute management

Education

Law degree (LLB)

Job description

Legal Vacancy: Trainee Associate at AK & Partners

7 February 2026 | Job Opportunity

Trainee Associate (Disputes Team) Hiring at AK & Partners | Litigation Role

Firm: AK & Partners
Position: Trainee Associate – Disputes / Litigation
Practice Area: Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Location: New Delhi (On-site)
Experience Level: Less than 1 year
Application Deadline: 15 February
Joining Timeline: Immediate or by 1 March

About the Firm

AK & Partners is a litigation-focused law firm handling dispute resolution matters across trial courts and allied judicial forums. The firm follows a structured, hands-on approach to litigation training, emphasizing practical courtroom exposure, matter preparation, and strategic dispute management.

About the Role

AK & Partners is inviting applications for the position of Trainee Associate – Disputes Team. This is a training-oriented role designed for early-career lawyers who are serious about building a long-term litigation practice under close senior supervision.

This position involves active exposure to trial work and is not limited to appellate or arbitration-focused matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Observing court proceedings and hearings
• Assisting in legal research and drafting
• Supporting the preparation of pleadings and case files
• Gaining exposure to litigation strategy and dispute management

Important Terms of Engagement

• This is a mandatory one-year training position
• Consideration for a permanent Associate role will be only after successful completion of the training period
• Candidates seeking only High Court, Supreme Court, or arbitration exposure are not suitable for this role
• Expect trial court exposure as a core component of the role

Eligibility Criteria

• Law graduates with less than one year of experience
• Freshers with at least five on-site litigation internships are eligible
• Strong interest in disputes and litigation practice
• Immediate joiners or candidates available to join by 1 March

Application Timeline

• Last Date to Apply: 15 February

Application Process

Applicants are advised to ensure that their application clearly reflects their litigation exposure and availability.

Why Apply for This Role?

• Structured, hands-on litigation training
• Direct exposure to trial court practice
• Opportunity to work closely with senior litigators
• Clear pathway for progression to an Associate role upon successful completion