The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, has officially announced a high-profile internship and associate placement opportunity for young legal professionals. Operating under the federal “Uraan Pakistan” initiative framework, this program aims to bridge the gap between academic legal knowledge and practical public sector governance, legislative drafting, and state litigation management.
This contract-based position is specifically targeted at fresh law graduates eager to build an elite professional portfolio directly within the highest legal offices of the state.
Program Profile & Vacancy Matrix
This legal internship offers a highly competitive stipend relative to standard domestic training tracks, reflecting the ministry’s intent to attract top-tier entry-level legal talent.
| Position Billet | Total Posts | Duty Station | Maximum Age Limit | Monthly Internship Allowance | Selection Quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intern / Associate Lawyer | 01 | Islamabad | 27 Years | Up to Rs. 100,000/- | Merit |
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
To ensure a streamlined, highly transparent screening process managed via federal recruitment systems, the Ministry of Law and Justice has instituted specific baseline qualification boundaries:
1. Educational & Graduation Timelines
- Core Degree: Applicants must possess an LL.B. degree awarded by an institution duly recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the relevant bar regulatory councils.
- Fresh Graduate Mandate: The program is designed explicitly for early-career professionals. Eligible candidates must have graduated in 2025 or onwards. Experienced senior attorneys or those who graduated prior to 2025 fall outside the formal scope of this specific placement drive.
2. Age Parameters & Placement Location
- Age Boundary: The upper age limit for applying candidates is capped strictly at 27 years on the closing date of application submission.
- Physical Posting: The selected intern will be physically stationed in Islamabad at the Pakistan Secretariat. Candidates from across Pakistan are welcome to apply on open merit, provided they are willing to relocate to the capital region for the duration of the service.
Expected Learning Dimensions & Responsibilities
Selected Interns/Associate Lawyers will be deeply integrated into day-to-day ministerial tasks under the direct supervision of Section Officers, Legal Advisors, and Federal Solicitors. Core learning portfolios include:
- Legislative Analysis: Assisting in reviewing and archiving statutory laws, presidential ordinances, and sub-legislative rules or regulations.
- Legal Research & Case Prep: Conducting empirical legal research using international and domestic case registries to assist in drafting state replies for high courts and the Supreme Court.
- File Management: Navigating the structured bureaucratic process of the ‘S’ Block Pak Secretariat, observing firsthand how legal opinions are formulated for various federal ministries.
General Terms, Guidelines & Program Tenure
- Contract Duration: The initial period of the internship is fixed for 12 months. However, this tenure is extendable by the formal Selection Committee, contingent strictly upon the professional performance and discipline metrics demonstrated by the intern.
- Application Mode Restrictions: Applications submitted physically by hand or dispatched directly via offline postal mail to the secretariat building will be rejected automatically. The process is entirely digitalized.
- Testing & Interview Venue: Only shortlisted applicants who match the exact academic cutoff criteria will be called for formal written tests and subsequent panel interviews. The entire evaluation process will take place physically in Islamabad.
- Financial Allowances: No Travel Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) will be provided by the state for candidates traveling to attend the test or interview processes.
Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure via NJP
The Ministry of Law and Justice routes its entire processing interface through the central digital infrastructure of the Government of Pakistan.
Step 1: Navigate to the National Job Portal
Prospective candidates must access the official federal job portal. Ensure you have an updated digital profile set up on the platform.
- Official Application Link: www.njp.gov.pk
Step 2: Build Your Legal Profile
- Fill out your complete academic matrix, ensuring your degree completion year is clearly documented as either 2025 or 2026.
- Upload a clear scanned copy of your CNIC, final transcripts, and a recent passport-sized photograph.
Step 3: Application Submission Window
Locate the specific position advertisement under the Ministry of Law and Justice tab. Submit your online application directly within fifteen (15) days of the publication of this official advertisement.
Administrative Contact Details
For official technical queries regarding the online portal tracking or systemic verification processes, applicants may reach out to the administrative section of the ministry:
Official Secretariat Desk: > Muhammad Nadeem Afsar (Section Officer – Admn-I)
Ministry of Law and Justice,
‘S’ Block, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad.
Contact Phone: 051-9208816
Reference Number: PID(I)9327/25
