Legal Internship Opportunity at TDSAT (Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal)
Legal Internship Opportunity at TDSAT (Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal)
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) is inviting applications for its Internship Programme from law graduates and law students. This opportunity is for those having interest in the field of Telecom, Broadcasting, Airport Tariff, and Cyber Laws etc..
About TDSAT
TDSAT was set up to adjudicate disputes and dispose of appeals to protect the interests of service providers and consumers of the telecom sector and to promote and ensure orderly growth of the telecom sector. This establishment followed the amendment of the TRAI Act of 1997 in the year 2000.
The Government included broadcasting and cable services within the purview of the TRAI Act in January 2004. After the relevant provisions of the Finance Act 2017 came into force, the jurisdiction of TDSAT was extended to matters that lay before the Cyber Appellate Tribunal and the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority Appellate Tribunal.
The Tribunal exercises jurisdiction over Telecom, Broadcasting, IT, and Airport tariff matters under various acts.
* It exercises original as well as appellate jurisdiction in regard to Telecom, Broadcasting, and Airport tariff matters.
* In regard to Cyber matters, the Tribunal exercises only the appellate jurisdiction.
About the Opportunity
TDSAT is accepting applications for its Internship Programme. It will provide first-hand, practical experience of the role and functions performed by TDSAT.
Duration and Mode of Internship:
* The duration of the internship would be 4 to 12 weeks.
* This may be extended on the basis of performance and proficiency of the Intern.
* The interns will be required to physically remain present during the tenure of their internship.
Financial Aspects:
* There shall be no stipend for the internship period.
* The interns shall not be eligible for any TA/DA allowance.
Certificate:
* Upon successful completion of the internship, the interns will be eligible for a certificate from the TDSAT. This is provided they adhere to the guidelines and have regular attendance.
Eligibility Criteria
The following are eligible to apply:
* 3rd year of study (or higher) of a 5-year law programme.
* 1st year of study (or higher) of a 3-year law programme.
* Law Graduates.
Preference will be given to students showing keen interest in or having knowledge and understanding of Telecom, Broadcasting, and Cyber Laws etc..
How to Apply
Interested students may send their application along with the following documents by the deadline:
* A short CV (1 page).
* A cover letter mentioning a statement of interest describing objectives and motivation in applying for an internship with TDSAT.
The application should be sent latest by December 2, 2025.
Submission Details:
* By Email: ado.tdsat@nic.in
* By Post: Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal, Room No.372, 3^{rd} Floor, Hotel Samrat Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021
