Cognizant

Legal Intern at Cognizant

InternshipHybridChennai12 months22K/mo4 openingsWithin 30 days

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About this internship

Cognizant is hiring a Legal Intern in Chennai for a 12-month, fully mentored internship. This is real, reviewed work on live projects — not a training sandbox or a certificate mill. About the internship You will join the legal team and work alongside people who do this professionally every day…

Skills you'll use

Legal ResearchContract DraftingComplianceDocumentationDue DiligenceLegal WritingCase AnalysisCorporate LawAttention to DetailConfidentiality

What you'll do

Conduct legal research on defined questions.
Assist with drafting and reviewing contracts.
Support compliance tracking and documentation.
Summarise cases and regulatory updates.
Document your work so the next person can pick it up

Who can apply

Education: pursuing or completed LL.B./LL.M. or an equivalent law degree
Graduation year: 2025, 2026 or 2027 batch
Minimum 60% / 6.0 CGPA (relaxable for candidates with strong practical projects)
Technical skills: working knowledge of Legal Research, Contract Drafting, Compliance, Documentation
Soft skills: clear written communication, ownership, willingness to document work
Experience: none required — freshers welcome; prior projects or certifications are a plus

Perks & benefits

Certificate of CompletionLetter of RecommendationPre-Placement Offer (PPO) OpportunityFlexible Working HoursMentorship from Industry ExpertsFree Learning Resources & Certification SupportReal Project & Portfolio ExposureNetworking with Professionals

Interview & selection process

1The selection process for the Legal Intern role at Cognizant is merit-based and typically runs over 4 stages: Round 1: Application & Resume Screening — apply through this page; profiles are shortlisted on fundamentals, projects and role fit. Round 2: Online Assessment — aptitude plus role-specific questions covering Legal Research, Contract Drafting, Compliance. Round 3: Technical / Functional Interview — a discussion of your projects and practical scenarios covering Legal Research, Contract Drafting, Compliance, Documentation, Due Diligence. Expect "how would you approach this?" rather than definitions. Round 4: HR Discussion — role expectations, stipend, start date, location and offer. Shortlisted candidates are contacted after applying. There are no charges at any stage of the process — Cognizant never asks candidates for money.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Industry IT…

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