Paid Internship Opportunity at Optimus Lex

About the Internship :Optimus Lex is inviting an intern for long time role. It is a paid opportunity. Applications are rolling. The firm is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Intern for a period of 6 months, starting immediately. Eligibility :(i) Individuals willing to learn, research, and contribute(ii) Final Year Law Students (5th year of a 5-year […]

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