INTERNSYNC

INTERNSHIP OPENING LLM Advocates is inviting applications for 5 Quantum Law and Privacy Interns for a one month remote internship during December 2026.
Position: Quantum Law and Privacy Internship December
Organisation: LLM Advocates
Mode: Remote
Duration: 1 Month
Internship Period: December 2026
Number of Positions: 5
Stipend: Unpaid

About the Internship
This internship is designed for students and recent graduates interested in the intersection of law, quantum technology, cryptography, data protection and cybersecurity. Selected interns will work on research oriented assignments involving the legal and compliance risks of quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, long-term data security and electronic evidence.

Key Areas of Work
Legal research on quantum technology and the National Quantum Mission
Quantum computing risks to encryption and stored personal data
Harvest-Now-Decrypt-Later risk analysis
DPDP Act 2023 and "reasonable security safeguards" in the quantum era
IT Act 2000, CERT-In directions and sectoral cybersecurity requirements
Post-quantum cryptography standards (NIST ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA) explained for lawyers
Crypto inventory and quantum risk assessment basics
Quantum-safe vendor, cloud and data processing contract clauses
Impact on digital signatures, electronic evidence and Section 63 BSA certificates
Data retention, cross-border data transfer and long-lived data risks
AI assisted legal research on quantum and cyber law
Preparation of legal research notes, risk memos, policy briefs and compliance gap reports

Who Can Apply
Law students (3 year, 5 year or LLM) and recent law graduates with an interest in quantum law, data protection, cyber law or technology law are encouraged to apply.
Students from computer science, cybersecurity, physics, electronics, digital forensics or related disciplines with an interest in the legal side of emerging technologies may also apply.
Candidates should have good research, analytical and writing skills and a genuine curiosity about emerging technologies.
Prior knowledge of quantum computing, cryptography or data protection law is beneficial but not mandatory.

Expected Deliverables
One HNDL (Harvest-Now-Decrypt-Later) risk memo
One DPDP and quantum readiness gap report
One set of quantum-safe contract clauses
One public-facing policy brief or explainer for MSMEs or citizens
Final capstone: Quantum Risk Audit of a mock company, presented to a panel

What You Will Gain
Practical exposure to quantum law and post-quantum compliance
Understanding of how quantum computing affects data protection and cybersecurity law
Exposure to cryptography concepts explained for lawyers
Experience with AI assisted legal research
Experience drafting risk memos, contract clauses and compliance reports
A portfolio of work samples for your CV and interviews
Internship certificate upon successful completion
Letter of recommendation for outstanding performers
Opportunity to develop interdisciplinary LegalTech and quantum policy skills

Important Information
This is an unpaid internship. Applicants should apply only if they are comfortable with the unpaid nature of the internship. Only 5 interns will be selected for the December 2026 cohort. Selection will be based on the application and a short screening.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through InternSync: internsync.in Application deadline and further selection details will be provided through the application portal.
LLM Advocates
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