Legal internships in India play a central role in places where law education and professional assimilation collide. From 2025, the Bar Council of India (BCI) will require law graduates to complete a structured 12-month internship under the supervision of qualified advocates, either in legal departments or courts, before registration as advocates. This step is being taken to ensure that entry is more professionalised and that practical readiness is ensured before candidates enter courtroom practice. Yet, this has not solved the nagging question in the whole scheme of things. Should interns be remunerated?