AMITY UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW

AMITY LAW SCHOOL

(SYNOPSIS, WPR, DAILY BASIS REPORT)

SUBJECT – NTCC

B.B.A.LL.B (10TH SEM)

SUBMITTED TO- SUBMITTED BY-

Ms. NIDHI SINGH PRARTHANA KAPOOR
ASST. PROFESSOR A8121517020
 Preface
This report is the outcome of the eight weeks internship programme conducted by
Amity University, Lucknow Campus for the students of eighth semester of
B.B.A.LL.B (H) course as a part of the curriculum. Internship was done at EBC
PUBLISING PVT. LTD., LUCKNOW, under MR SUMEET MALIK Sir,
Director. The main constituents of the project of the report on the research work
done during the internship and the weekly report of my work. I have tried my best
to do justice with my activities and put in black and white with the same effort as I
did it during the interns.

Date: 01st MAY 2022 Prarthana Kapoor

B.B.A.LL.B (H)
10th SEMESTER
 Acknowledgement
First of all I would like to thank the curriculum deciding authorities for having such
practical learning programme because after months of theoretical learning of the
various subjects it is important for us as students to view its practical aspects too.

Further, I would like to thank Dr. J.P.Yadav (Head of Department) for providing
me such a nice opportunity to familiarize myself with practical aspects of Intellectual
Property Rights (IPR) that I have studied over the past semesters. I would like to
show my gratitude to my Internal Internship Guide Ms. Nidhi Singh
(ASSISTANT PROFESSOR) for his constant support and guidance.

I would like to sincerely thank MR SUMEET MALIK Sir and Ms. AASTHA
SHARMA, who during the internship helped me in every possible way to make me
understand how research and content creation takes place. His teaching method and
the way he dealt with my problems developed my interest in pursuing my career as
a legal content writer which is often considered to quite interesting and challenging.

Date:01st May 2022 Prarthana Kapoor

B.B.A.LL.B (H)
10th SEMESTER
 Executive Summary
This is the internship report is based on the eight weeks internship program that I
had successfully completed at EBC PUBLISHING PVT. LTD, under the Legal
Editorial Department from 14.02.2022 to 11.04.2022, as a requirement of my
B.B.A.LL.B (H) course at Amity University, Lucknow Campus. As being
completely new to the editorial platform of the legal field, every hour spent with the
editorial department gave me some amount of experience that added to my
knowledge.

The report consists of the duties and obligations I performed at EBC PUBLISING
PVT. LTD, some of which include PROOF READING, PULLING OUT CASES
OF DIFFERENT DOMAINS, CITATIONS, PREPARING HEADINGS, and CASE
BRIEFS of different High Courts. This reports also consists of how the above the
task were carried out and when were they assigned. Some of the tasks involved
research, consultation with the supervisor and other mentors. This report also
consists of the challenges I experienced during the internship session. Which include
in summary among others the difficulty in determining the applicability of laws to
various simple and complex situations. The report consists of the daily work done
as well as weekly tasks that were assigned and completed.

In conclusion, I consider the internship program an eye opening activity that has
clearly set out my path in regards to the legal profession.
 Brief about the organisation
Established in 1942, the Eastern Book Company (EBC) Group is the intellectual
giant in Indian law publishing, with offices in several Indian cities. It is run by a
unique combination of highly qualified legal, managerial and information
technology professionals, who have acquired their expertise, across generations,
from the leading universities and institutes of India, Asia, North America and
Britain.

EBC publishes a wide range of legal commentaries, student texts, law reports and
digests, and its products include pioneering works both in the print and electronic
medium. With a list of over 550 authoritative and well known titles, it is well
recognized for its contribution to legal literature worldwide. Enterprise and
innovation imbue each new publication. Not only is perfection desirable in itself but
what is keenly felt is a desire to give the legal fraternity works of the highest standard
and dependability.

The law report Supreme Court Cases started in 1969 and now running into over
260 volumes, is the leading law report of India with a very wide circulation, and is
cited in all courts in India and in all standard works of law. The standards of legal
reporting set by it, have earned the respect and admiration of the entire legal
community. EBC has done pioneering work, by creating for the first time a complete
index/digest of the case law of the Indian Supreme Court in its 35 volume
publication, 'The Complete Digest of Supreme Court Cases The work
comprehensively covers the judgments delivered by the Supreme Court since its
inception in 1950 till date. The second edition of this monumental work is currently
under print.
Additionally, EBC publishes law journals for statutory law. The 'Current Central
Legislation' contains central statutory law, while 'Lucknow Law Times' in
addition to the Central statutory law also contains the statutory law of the State of
Uttar Pradesh. Also, 'The Edict', a quarterly National Law Review, publishes
articles on topics of current legal debate authored by legal luminaries, academics and
senior members of the bench and bar. A house journal, 'The Practical Lawyer',
provides latest information about the developments in the legal world to its readers
along with a monthly digest of Supreme Court case-law.

Using the finest of technological innovations, EBC has pioneered law information
databases for making law easily accessible in the electronic medium. This has
appeared in a revolutionary form, in the electronic medium, as SCC Online's
Supreme Court Case Finder This Information Database and search program is a
proven source for quick retrieval of case-law precedents of the Supreme Court of
India.

Recently, EBC has started reprinting reports published by ICLR, London, namely
‘The Weekly Law Reports’, and ‘The Law Reports’ for South Asia. In 2008, EBC
has also released the electronic version of the entire Law Reports since 1863 and the
WLR since 1953 for marketing in South Asia and South East Asia, the Middle East
and Africa.

The mark of EBC stands for authenticity, reliability and promptness. Thereby it also
fulfils its commitment to the rule of law.
 Weekly Progress Report
AMITY LAW SCHOOL

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

For the Week Commencing: 14th February to 20th February WPR No.:01

Name of the student: PRARTHANA KAPOOR Enrollment No.: A8121517020

Programme: B.A.LL.B (H) Name of NTCC: MOOT COURT INTERNSHIP

Organization Name: EBC PUBLISHING PVT. LTD.

External Guide’s Name: MR.SUMEET MALIK

Faculty Guide’s Name: Ms. NIDHI SINGH

Project Title: RESEARCH WORK, PROOF-READING, CASE BRIEFING, ETC.

Targets for the week Achievements for the Future work plans
last week
My future work plans are as
My targets for this week are as This is the first week of my follows-
follows- internship 1. To do proof-reading more
1. An introduction with my efficiently.
internship guide and my co-
interns and co-employees and
to be well-versed with the
rules and regulations of the
company.
2. To learn about the concept
of proof-reading like why it is
done and how it is done and
also the importance of it.
3. To do proof-reading.

Name of the student- PRARTHANA KAPOOR

Signature of the student-PRARTHANA KAPOOR
 AMITY LAW SCHOOL

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

For the Week Commencing: 14th February to 20th February WPR No.:02

Name of the student: PRARTHANA KAPOOR Enrollment No.: A8121517020

Programme: B.A.LL.B (H) Name of NTCC: MOOT COURT INTERNSHIP

Organization Name: EBC PUBLISHING PVT. LTD.

External Guide’s Name: MR.SUMEET MALIK

Faculty Guide’s Name: Ms. NIDHI SINGH

Project Title: RESEARCH WORK, PROOF-READING, CASE BRIEFING, ETC.

Targets for the week Achievements for the last Future work plans
week

My targets for this week are as My achievements for the last My future work plans are as
follows- week are as follows: follows-

1. To do proof-reading 1. Had an introduction with my 1. To work on the projects

for more number of internship guide and my co- allotted
pages. interns and co-employees and 2. To do research on the topics
2. To be well-versed got well- versed with the rules allotted
with the SCC website. and regulations of the 3. To work on the projects
3. To work on the future company. which will be allotted
projects which would 2. Had learned about the concept
be allotted by my of proof-reading like why it is
guide done and how it is done and
also the importance of it.
3. Did proof-reading.

Name of the student- PRARTHANA KAPOOR

Signature of the student-PRARTHANA KAPOOR
 AMITY LAW SCHOOL

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

For the Week Commencing: 28th February to 6th March WPR No.:03

Name of the student: PRARTHANA KAPOOR Enrollment No.: A8121517020

Programme: B.A.LL.B (H) Name of NTCC: MOOT COURT INTERNSHIP

Organization Name: EBC PUBLISHING PVT. LTD.

External Guide’s Name: MR.SUMEET MALIK

Faculty Guide’s Name: Ms. NIDHI SINGH

Project Title: RESEARCH WORK, PROOF-READING, CASE BRIEFING, ETC.

Targets for the week Achievements for the last Future work plans
week

My targets for this week are as My achievements for the last My future work plans are as
follows- week are as follows: follows-
1. To get well – versed
1. To work on the 1. Worked on the project with citations
projects allotted allotted i.e. Russia and 2. To do research on the
2. To do research on the Ukraine projects allotted.
topics allotted 2. Researched on
significant judgments
given by high courts of
Madras and Delhi.
3. Did proof reading/

Name of the student- PRARTHANA KAPOOR

Signature of the student-PRARTHANA KAPOOR
 AMITY LAW SCHOOL

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

For the Week Commencing: 7th March to 13th March WPR No.:04

Name of the student: PRARTHANA KAPOOR Enrollment No.: A8121517020

Programme: B.A.LL.B (H) Name of NTCC: MOOT COURT INTERNSHIP

Organization Name: EBC PUBLISHING PVT. LTD.

External Guide’s Name: MR.SUMEET MALIK

Faculty Guide’s Name: Ms. NIDHI SINGH

Project Title: RESEARCH WORK, PROOF-READING, CASE BRIEFING, ETC.

Targets for the week Achievements for the last Future work plans
week

My targets for this week are as My achievements for the last My future work plans are as
follows- week are as follows: follows-
3. To work on the future
3. To get acquainted with 4. Did research on the topics allotted.
citations topics allotted. 4. To do proof reading.
4. To find 10 leading 5. Read various cases of
judgments of Madras, Delhi High Court.
Delhi and Calcutta
High Court in the field
of IPR, IB, IT &
Arbitration.

Name of the student- PRARTHANA KAPOOR

Signature of the student-PRARTHANA KAPOOR
 AMITY LAW SCHOOL

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

For the Week Commencing: 14th March to 20th March WPR No.:05

Name of the student: PRARTHANA KAPOOR Enrollment No.: A8121517020

Programme: B.A.LL.B (H) Name of NTCC: MOOT COURT INTERNSHIP

Organization Name: EBC PUBLISHING PVT. LTD.

External Guide’s Name: MR.SUMEET MALIK

Faculty Guide’s Name: Ms. NIDHI SINGH

Project Title: RESEARCH WORK, PROOF-READING, CASE BRIEFING, ETC.

Targets for the week Achievements for the last Future work plans
week

My targets for this week are as My achievements for the last My future work plans are as
follows- week are as follows: follows-
5. To work on
5. Worked on the 6. Got acquainted with Headnotes and long
citations of the citations. notes of the cases.
Arbitration and 7. Researched and pulled
Conciliation authored out cases of Delhi High
by Dr. Avtar Singh. Court.

Name of the student- PRARTHANA KAPOOR

Signature of the student-PRARTHANA KAPOOR
 AMITY LAW SCHOOL

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

For the Week Commencing: 21st March to 27th March WPR No.:06

Name of the student: PRARTHANA KAPOOR Enrollment No.: A8121517020

Programme: B.A.LL.B (H) Name of NTCC: MOOT COURT INTERNSHIP

Organization Name: EBC PUBLISHING PVT. LTD.

External Guide’s Name: MR.SUMEET MALIK

Faculty Guide’s Name: Ms. NIDHI SINGH

Project Title: RESEARCH WORK, PROOF-READING, CASE BRIEFING, ETC.

Targets for the week Achievements for the last Future work plans
week

My targets for this week are
as follows-
1. Worked on headnotes of
Calcutta High Court June
2011.
2. Solved citation queries of
Delhi High Court.
My achievements for the last
week are as follows:
1. Completed citations of the
book ‘Arbitration and
Conciliation' written by R.K.
Bhanghia
My future work plans are as
follows-
1. To work on Headnotes of
Calcutta High Court for the
year 2011.

Name of the student- PRARTHANA KAPOOR

Signature of the student-PRARTHANA KAPOOR
 AMITY LAW SCHOOL

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

For the Week Commencing: 28th March to 3rd April WPR No.:07

Name of the student: PRARTHANA KAPOOR Enrollment No.: A8121517020

Programme: B.A.LL.B (H) Name of NTCC: MOOT COURT INTERNSHIP

Organization Name: EBC PUBLISHING PVT. LTD.

External Guide’s Name: MR.SUMEET MALIK

Faculty Guide’s Name: Ms. NIDHI SINGH

Project Title: RESEARCH WORK, PROOF-READING, CASE BRIEFING, ETC.

Targets for the week Achievements for the last Future work plans
week

My targets for this week are as My achievements for the last My future work plans are as
follows- week are as follows: follows-
6. To work on
6. Worked on headnotes 8. Completed citations of Headnotes of
of Calcutta High Court the book ‘Negotiable Calcutta High Court
June 2011. Instruments' for the year 2011.
7. Solved citation queries 9. Completed headings of
of Delhi High Court. Calcutta High Court for
the month of June and
July 2011

Name of the student- PRARTHANA KAPOOR

Signature of the student-PRARTHANA KAPOOR
 AMITY LAW SCHOOL

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

For the Week Commencing: 04th April to 10th April WPR No.:08

Name of the student: PRARTHANA KAPOOR Enrollment No.: A8121517020

Programme: B.A.LL.B (H) Name of NTCC: MOOT COURT INTERNSHIP

Organization Name: EBC PUBLISHING PVT. LTD.

External Guide’s Name: MR.SUMEET MALIK

Faculty Guide’s Name: Ms. NIDHI SINGH

Project Title: RESEARCH WORK, PROOF-READING, CASE BRIEFING, ETC.

Targets for the week Achievements for the last Future work plans
week

My targets for this week are as My achievements for the last End of internship
follows- week are as follows:

1. Worked on headnotes of 1. Completed citations of the

Calcutta High Court book ‘Negotiable
July 2011. Instruments'
2. Solved citation queries 2. Completed headings of
of Delhi High Court. Calcutta High Court for
the month of July and
August 2011.

Name of the student- PRARTHANA KAPOOR

Signature of the student-PRARTHANA KAPOOR
 Daily Basis Report
Date Basic Description of Nature of work

14.02.2022,
I did my internship under Mr. Sumeet Malik, who is currently the Director
Monday
at EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd. I did my internship under him from 14th
February, 2022 to 11th April 2022. The area of my internship was to get
insightful knowledge regarding leading trends in publication domain.

On the first day of the internship a formal interaction with Sir took place and
then the HR, Miss Shrishti Singh told me about the rules and regulations of
the organization. Since sir had a hectic schedule I was being assigned a
mentor, Ms.Aastha Sharma, she had been working at EBC as a legal editor
for the past three years.
In order to understand how the legal media works, sir asked me to start from
the scrap level. For the intial weeks sir asked me to do proof reading, so that
I could inculcate the habit of reading and develop patience accordingly. Ms.
Hina Khan, who is a proof reader expert gave me the briefing regarding the
proof reading patterns set at EBC.

15.02.2022,
Today I started the process of proof reading. Hina Ma’am gave the
Tuesday
instruction and set a limit as to how many pages of proof reading is to be
done. As for today I did 45 pages of proof reading.

16.02.2022, Today I did 50 pages of proof reading.

Wednesday

17.02.2022, Today I did 55 pages of proof reading.

Thursday

18.02.2022, Today I did 60 pages of proof reading.

Friday

19.02.2022,
Today I did 65 pages of proof reading.
Saturday
20.02.2022,
Holiday
Sunday

21.02.2022,
Today I did 65 pages of proof reading.
Monday

22.02.2022,
Today sir gave me a brief how to access SCC ONLINE and how to use it
Tuesday
effectively. Apart from this did 50 pages of proof reading.

23.02.2022,
Today Aastha Ma’am asked me to pull out significant judgments given by
Wednesday
Delhi High Court and Madras High Court regarding intellectual property
rights, insolvency and bankruptcy, arbitration and information technology.

24.02.2022,
Continued the research that was allotted the previous day.
Thursday

25.02.2022, Researched on the topic Russia and Ukraine

Friday

26.02.2022, Holiday
Saturday

27.02.2022,
Holiday
Sunday

28.02.2022,
Submitted report on Russia and Ukraine and did proof reading of 50 pages.
Monday

01.03.2022,
Prepared case brief allotted on Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Tuesday
02.03.2022,
Today Solved queries
Wednesday

03.03.2022,
Today I did 60 pages of proof reading.
Thursday

04.03.2022,
Ma’am again asked me to pull out significant judgments given by Delhi
Friday
High Court and Madras High Court regarding intellectual property rights,
insolvency and bankruptcy, arbitration and information technology.

05.03.2022, Today solved queries and did proof reading of 40 pages.

Saturday

06.03.2022, Holiday
Sunday

07.03.2022,
Today sir briefed me regarding how the citations help us in our research
Monday
work and how the cases are being cited and given a citation.

08.03.2022,
Solved queries today regarding question of law.
Tuesday

09.03.2022, Prepared two case briefs.

Wednesday

10.03.2022,
Deleted cases from the data base of SCC online which were redundant.
Thursday

11.03.2022,
Today solved queries and did proof reading of 40 pages.
Friday

12.03.2022,
Saturday Holiday
13.02.2022, Holiday
Sunday

14.03.2022,
Today Aastha Ma’am gave me to workon citations of the Book- Arbitration
Monday
and Conciliation written by Avtar Singh.

15.03.2022,
Continued working on the Citations of the Book- Arbitration and
Tuesday
Conciliation written by Avtar Singh.

16.03.2022,
Today I was briefed about how to make headings for the cases so that it
Wednesday
could facilitate researchers while researching. It basically includes
determining the cases under various headings and grouping them in one
category. It also helps in giving the quick glance of the whole case. The
headings are being determined according to the subject matter being held in
the case and judgment given.

17.03.2022,
Worked on Citations of the book on Negotiable Instruments written by
Thursday
R.K.Bhangia

18.03.2022,
Holi
Friday

19.03.2022
Holiday
Saturday

20.03.2022,
Holiday
Sunday

21.03.2022,
Completed citations of the book on Negotiable Instruments written by
Monday
R.K.Bhangia.
Solved queries
22.03.2022,
Started making heading for Calcutta High Court cases for the year 2011
Tuesday

23.03.2022,
Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Wednesday

24.03.2022,
Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Thursday
Solved queries regarding Citations

25.03.2022,
Pulled out cases of Calcutta High Court regarding intellectual property
Friday
rights, insolvency and bankruptcy, arbitration and information technology.

Solved Queries.

Prepared a news report.

26.03.2022,
Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Saturday
Solved Queries.
Prepared Case Briefs.

27.03.2022,
Holiday
Sunday

28. 03. 2022,

Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Monday
Deleted cases from the SCC OnLine Database which were redundant.
Solved queries
Prepared a news report.
Determined the subject matter for the case.
29.03. 2022,
Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Tuesday
Deleted cases from the SCC OnLine Database which were redundant.
Solved queries.

30.03. 2022,
Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Wednesday
Deleted cases from the SCC OnLine Database which were redundant.
Solved queries

31.03.2022,
Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Thursday
Deleted cases from the SCC OnLine Database which were redundant.
Solved queries
Prepared case Briefs

01.04.2022,
Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Friday
Deleted cases from the SCC OnLine Database which were redundant.
Solved queries

02.04. 2022,
Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Saturday
Deleted cases from the SCC OnLine Database which were redundant.
Solved queries

03.04. 2022,
Holiday
Sunday

04.04. 2022,
Cross verified citations of the Arbitration and conciliation Book.
Monday
05. 04. 2022,
Cross verified the citations of the book negotiable instruments act.
Tuesday

06.04.2022,
Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Wednesday
Deleted cases from the SCC OnLine Database which were redundant.
Solved queries

07.04. 2022
Continued Making Headings for the cases of Calcutta High Court.
Thursday
Deleted cases from the SCC OnLine Database which were redundant.
Solved queries

08.04.2022,
Sorted Delhi High Court Cases in heads of intellectual property rights,
Friday
insolvency and bankruptcy, arbitration and information technology.

09.04.2022,
Holiday
Saturday

10.04. 2022,
Holiday
Sunday

11.04. 2022,
Sorted Delhi High Court Cases in heads of intellectual property rights,
Monday
insolvency and bankruptcy, arbitration and information technology.
Received certificate from sir as it was my last day of internship.
 Learnings
Starting from the very beginning, I learnt about preparing case briefs and its
importance. As a law student case briefs may be required for briefing a senior
advocate or searching for a point of law. To formulate a good case brief, we need to
summarise the story about how and why a particular judgment or order was passed.
The whole process of reading and judgment, then identifying the point of law and
final summarising it into a brief had definitely incorporated the habit of reading
judgements to me. While making a case briefs, I got to know about the in-house
styling and formatting of EBC’s case briefs.

My major learning was about legal researching. Apart from making case briefs, there
were many side tasks given to me and my co-interns which were mostly intensive
legal researching. Interning at the editorial department has certainly honed and
polished my legal researching skills on SCC Database. I learnt exactly how to use a
legal database, the intricacies of SCC Online and the right way to research. I have
also learned about ‘Noter-up’. It was mainly prepared to determine the precedential
value or reliability of a case law.

As my subject of interest happens to be intellectual property rights, insolvency and

bankruptcy, I got an opportunity to research about latest case laws of these domains.
While researching the latest case laws, I came across various case laws and each
case had a different perspective and interpretation of the provisions of the law.

Besides research work and case briefs, I have learnt about how a company works,
about office ethics and a lot about team work. In this age of technology where
nobody can leave behind their mobile phones even for a second, in the office of EBC
no-one is allowed to use mobile phones. Initially it was a little difficult to work
without our phones beside us but later it felt like normal. The idea behind ‘No Mobile
Phone’ was basically less distraction and helping the employees to concentrate and
work more efficiently.

Another interesting thing that I learned at EBC was that how to be at par with your
competitors. In the era of competition you need to manage out quality as well as
completion simultaneously.
 Overall Experience
The overall experience was an eye-opener for me as I got to know about the legal
world which is learning found beyond books and classroom teachings. This
internship period has taught me to be punctual and always being attentive while in
an office environment. Interning at a legal Research office such as SCC has shown
be different aspect to Legal world. It has taught me that apart from law firms and
courtrooms there is a different and an interesting perspective of law.

The work culture at EBC is highly professional and equally welcoming. On the first
day of internship, the interns are required to sign a “non-disclosure and internet
utility agreement” with EBC. The Editorial department has very strict codes of
conduct both for employees as well as interns. On the first day, every intern is given
a locker in the locker room. The use of this locker is “to switch off mobile phone”
and lock it up in the locker for the next eight hours of the day. This was quite a
challenge initially, but later I got used to it.

Teachings given by Ms. Aastha Sharma were definitely a very good learning
experience and Mr. Sumeet Malik’s immense knowledge and an experience of more
than 20 years has taught me a lot.

Overall, it has made me a more aware law-learner and has facilitated me with the
opportunity to work in professional work ethics. Being an amateur in the field of
law, this internship helped me in knowing how the legal research is done in minimum
possible time. Every experience counts and this experience has given me a deep
insight into the professional world. Hence, my experience at the editorial department
has been a wonderful experience. However If you want to understand the importance
of the minute hand of the clock, then internship at EBC is recommended. One of the
best part and also the most uncomfortable part (I believe for the benefit of the interns)
is the work schedule for interns at EBC. At EBC the interns are treated at par with
any other employee of the company and therefore similar work hours have to be
followed.

As mentioned earlier, EBC has a policy of calculating work hours as well so

therefore, you have to be very particular about work hours. The office works for Six
days a week for eight hours (on an average) daily. You are expected to reach at sharp
9 o’clock and cannot leave the office before 6:00 pm. However, on Saturday interns
are allowed to leave an hour early. In case you take a leave from work (for an hour
/ day etc.) you have to compensate for it by working for equal number of hours at
the end of the internship. The work culture at EBC is highly professional and equally
welcoming. On the first day of internship, the interns are required to sign a “non-
disclosure and internet utility agreement” with EBC.

The SCC online department has very strict codes of conduct both for employees as
well as interns. On the first day, every intern is given a locker in the locker room.
The use of this locker is “to switch off your indispensable mobile phone” and lock
it up in the locker for the next eight hours of the day. You also need to “lock up” any
other electronic gadget that you have with you. Moreover, you get a very
comfortable location to work where the managing director, the manager through the
close circuit cameras and the two intern supervisor keep a constant watch.

Before you begin work, the manager personally introduces the interns to the two
intern supervisors who would be delegating the work for the duration of the
internship. A brief description of the organisation is given by the supervisors. The
best part is that, on the First day the editors themselves teach you how to use SCC,
and other law reports and references. The Work Environment at EBC was equally
welcoming and also accommodating. Interns were allowed to choose their lunch
hours from the two available slots. People at EBC are very welcoming and equally
particular about their work. They have a sense of belongingness and a pride in their
work. An intern is treated on the same footing as any other employee with the same
rights and privileges. The supervisors were extremely co-operative and welcoming
to the interns. They allowed you to pester them with your doubts and queries
regarding the delegated task. They would teach you when you made a mistake and
appreciate you when you would do the task with dexterity and diligence. At one
occasion, the managing director organised a small seminar for the interns and
researchers in his chamber where he personally taught us the idiosyncrasies of Law
reports. The lunch hour was also very enjoyable. All the employees used to have
their lunch together in the mess. You could interact with someone who knew the law
reporting inside out, you could interact with a person who has been reading Supreme
Court judgments every single day for past many years of his life. You could interact
with engineers, with law students etc. There are some places where you would like
to come again. I found EBC one of those places.

Though the office is not very big in size, however, it proved quite advantageous for
me, since I got the opportunity to work under direct scrutiny of my supervisor and
she was there to guide and mentor me all the time. Because EBC is into all three-
Publishing, Online Blog and Web Edition, the versatility of tasks I got to do here
could not have been possible anywhere else. Apart from the usual case briefs (which
you get to do in every law firm), I worked on the latest edition of their in-house
publishing on environment law, prepared head notes and guide notes of the
judgments for their web edition, prepared briefs on daily notifications published by
the government, etc.
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