YUKTI | GCAI

YUKTI 2026

National Internship, Mentoring and Skilling Program

Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi

January 5th, 2026 to January 31st, 2026

Programme Details

Youth Unchained through Knowledge & Transformative Internships (YUKTI) is designed to empower future lawyers in India through a structured internship programme covering all facets of legal work, from litigation to regulatory issues, while placing an emphasis on ethics, governance and professional responsibility.

Outcomes

Students who complete the programme with adequate performance, attendance and behaviour earn a certificate of completion, which is recognised towards their mandatory internship requirements at their university.

Learning Methodology

GCAI has outlined the overall scope, focus areas, key objectives of the internship programme.

Autonomy for Participating Organizations

Participating organisations will set the goals and requirements for their segment.

Expert-Led Mentorship

Faculty will include senior representatives from participating organisations.

Industry and Government Engagements

Government and industry visits for students will be organised by GCAI.

Scope

GCAI has outlined the areas of knowledge that will be covered during the sessions.

01 Law in the real economy

Explore how legal frameworks shape industries, influence business decisions, and respond to evolving markets.

02 The Art of Legal Advisory

Learn how research, precision, and strategic thinking drive impactful legal advice and business solutions.

03 Compliance, Ethics & Corporate Governance

Understand the principles that sustain ethical business conduct, minimize risks, and ensure regulatory integrity.

04 Contracts, Conflicts & The Courts

Gain exposure to the life cycle of commercial contracts, dispute management, and the litigation process.

The Students’ Scope of Learning

Through YUKTI, students will have the opportunity to learn from industry veterans about their area of expertise, thus gaining an important early-exposure to their industry of choice.

Automobile

Students will learn all about contracts, labour law, and trade unions while also understanding the litigation side of the automobile sector.

Aviation & Defence

This course will focus on liability, safety, and consumer protection, along with current aviation policy trends.

IT Services & Technology

Students will take a deep dive into the specifics of Master Service Agreements (MSAs): what it is, its function, and a clause-by-clause breakdown on how they are drafted.

Media & Entertainment Law

This section will cover intellectual property, the different types of contracts in this sector, along with digital rights management.

Litigation

This section is designed to foster proficiency in drafting pleadings and witness statements, navigating cross-border litigation, and understanding the legal frameworks of white-collar crime.