Fresh law graduates looking to gain practical experience in Pakistan’s federal legal system have a new opportunity with the Ministry of Law and Justice Islamabad. The ministry has announced three Intern / Associate Lawyer positions for candidates who graduated in 2025 or later from HEC-recognized universities. The internship will run for 12 months, with an allowance of up to Rs.100,000.
| Job Detail | Information |
| Organization | Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan |
| Post | Intern / Associate Lawyer |
| Vacancies | 03 |
| Location | Islamabad |
| Qualification | Fresh Law Graduate / LLB |
| Graduation Requirement | 2025 and onwards |
| Maximum Age | 27 years |
| Quota | Merit |
| Internship Period | 12 months |
| Allowance | Up to Rs.100,000 |
| Application Method | Online through National Jobs Portal |
| Advertisement Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Closing Date | Within 15 days of advertisement / 15 August 2026 as reported |
| Contact | 051-9208816 |
The National Jobs Portal is the official government recruitment platform and has also carried Ministry of Law and Justice legal vacancies in 2026.
Three seats are available for newly qualified law graduates
The advertisement specifically announces 03 Intern / Associate Lawyer positions. These seats are based in Islamabad and are offered on merit.
The opportunity is aimed at candidates who are at the beginning of their legal careers rather than experienced advocates. According to the advertisement provided, applicants must be fresh law graduates who completed their degree in 2025 or onwards from an HEC-recognized university.
This makes the position particularly relevant for recent LLB graduates who want exposure to government legal work before moving into private practice, litigation, legal research or other professional opportunities.
What the advertisement requires
Applicants should carefully check these points before submitting an application:
- Fresh Law Graduate
- Graduation completed in 2025 or later
- Degree must be from an HEC-recognized university
- Maximum age: 27 years
- Duty station: Islamabad
- Quota: Merit
- Total positions: 3
- Internship duration: 12 months
The National Jobs Portal’s Ministry of Law and Justice listings likewise identify fresh law graduates from HEC-recognized universities as eligible candidates and show a maximum age of 27 for comparable Intern / Associate Lawyer recruitment.
Why this internship stands out for a new LLB graduate
A 12-month placement inside a federal ministry can provide useful exposure to the professional side of law. For someone who has recently completed an LLB, the experience can help bridge the gap between university study and practical legal work.
The advertised internship allowance is up to Rs.100,000, making it considerably different from unpaid internship arrangements that fresh graduates may encounter.
Candidates should, however, treat the allowance as an internship allowance rather than a permanent government salary, because the advertisement describes the opportunity as an internship lasting 12 months.
Islamabad is the designated duty station
Selected candidates will be required to work in Islamabad. The advertisement is issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, with the office address given as ‘S’ Block, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad.
The listed contact number is 051-9208816, which candidates can use to seek clarification about the advertisement where necessary.
The application has to go through NJP
One of the most important instructions is that applications must be submitted online through the National Job Portal (NJP). The advertisement clearly states that applications submitted by hand will not be entertained.
Candidates should therefore create or update their NJP profile before starting the application. The official portal can be accessed here:
How to apply online
Step 1: Prepare your information.
Keep your CNIC details, educational information, contact number, email address and other relevant documents ready. Make sure your graduation information accurately reflects the 2025-or-later requirement.
Step 2: Open the National Jobs Portal.
Visit the official NJP website and sign in to your account. New applicants will need to create an account before applying.
Step 3: Search for the Ministry vacancy.
Look for the Intern / Associate Lawyer position advertised by the Ministry of Law and Justice. Check that the job location and eligibility details match the advertisement.
Step 4: Complete the online application.
Enter your personal and academic information carefully. Avoid submitting incorrect dates, qualification details or other information that could create problems during verification.
Step 5: Review everything before submission.
Confirm your degree, graduation year, age and contact details. Since the advertisement specifically targets fresh law graduates from HEC-recognized universities, these details are especially important.
Step 6: Submit before the deadline.
The supplied advertisement gives 15 August 2026 as the expected last date, while also stating that applications should be submitted within 15 days of publication. Candidates should therefore rely on the deadline displayed on the official NJP listing if it differs from third-party job websites.
What happens after applications close?
The ministry states that only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test and interview. These activities will take place in Islamabad.
Applicants should also remember that no TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the written test or interview. This means shortlisted candidates will need to make their own arrangements for travel and related expenses.
Before applying, candidates should read the official advertisement carefully and retain proof of their online submission. The Ministry of Law and Justice has used NJP for its federal legal recruitment, making the government portal the appropriate place to verify the current application details.
