Kochhar & Co Internship Application Procedure: A Complete Guide By Herus / July 13, 2026

Kochhar & Co is one of India’s largest full-service law firms, and its internship program is genuinely competitive. This guide breaks down exactly how to apply, which contacts actually work, and why timing matters more here than at most firms.

What Is Kochhar & Co?

Kochhar & Co is a full-service Indian law firm with over 200 lawyers, enjoying the distinction of being the only law firm with a genuine presence across six major Indian cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, and Hyderabad, alongside overseas offices including Dubai. The firm’s practice spans IPR, commercial and corporate law, along with consumer protection and several other specialised areas. If you’re specifically interested in a large, Tier-1 corporate practice with genuine breadth across India’s major legal markets, Kochhar & Co is worth targeting seriously.

One important note before you apply: don’t confuse Kochhar & Co with M. C. Kochhar & Associates, a separate, considerably smaller Delhi-based litigation firm with a similar-sounding name. Both run internship programs, but they’re entirely different firms with different application processes, so make sure you’re applying to the one you actually mean.

How to Apply for the Kochhar & Co Internship

Kochhar & Co accepts internship applications through two channels, and using both increases your chances:

1. The firm’s official careers page. Visit kochhar.com/careers.html and fill out the application form directly on the site.
2. Direct email to HR. Send your CV to hr@kochhar.com. Some applicants have also had success reaching out through office-specific contacts, such as delhi@kochhar.com for the Delhi office or gurgaon@kochhar.com for Gurgaon, particularly if you have a specific city preference.

Follow up occasionally after applying. Kochhar & Co’s internship intake runs high in volume throughout the year, so applications can sit in a queue, and a polite follow-up email genuinely helps keep yours visible.

Apply Well in Advance

This is the single most important detail for Kochhar & Co specifically. Because the firm is a genuinely popular Tier-1 destination, slots fill up fast. Apply at least three to four months ahead of your intended internship period. Several students who’ve interned there specifically recommend applying around six months in advance for the best chances, since the firm runs interns throughout the year and demand stays consistently high.

What Kind of Work Can You Expect?

Based on past intern experience, Kochhar & Co internships typically involve:

• Legal research, including finding relevant case law for ongoing matters
• Drafting documents, applications, and legal notes
• Preparing case notes and worksheets tracking your assigned work
• Attending court proceedings, particularly for interns placed with the litigation team
• Exposure across diverse practice areas, including arbitration, insolvency, corporate compliance, white-collar crime, and civil procedure, depending on which team you’re placed with

Interns typically fill out a worksheet tracking their work date-wise, along with the associate or partner they worked under, which gets signed off as part of the firm’s internship documentation.

What to Expect on Day One

Past interns describe a fairly standard onboarding process: arriving early (some offices ask for a 9:30 AM report time), completing basic formalities like submitting passport-size photographs, filling out paperwork, and receiving an ID card. Some interns are asked to complete a feedback form partway through, and most describe the litigation and corporate teams as approachable and willing to explain context rather than just assigning tasks.

Stipend and Duration

Stipend policies vary by office and team. Some Kochhar & Co internships have historically been unpaid, particularly shorter placements, while others, especially longer or corporate-track internships, may offer a stipend depending on the specific team’s discretion. Duration is typically four weeks, though this can be discussed with your assigned team based on your availability and the firm’s needs. Standard working hours run from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, though hours can extend for urgent matters, and most teams are considerate about letting interns choose whether to stay late.

The Bottom Line

Getting a Kochhar & Co internship comes down to applying early, ideally three to six months ahead of your intended start date, through both the firm’s official careers page and a direct email to HR, then following up politely if you don’t hear back quickly. Given the firm’s size and reputation, persistence and timing matter as much as the strength of your CV itself.

If your CV needs work before you apply, read how to make a law student CV that stands out to recruiters. And if you’re comparing Kochhar & Co against other top firms, our guide to top law firms in India: a ranking guide can help you weigh your options.

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