The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), widely known as CBD Punjab, invites applications from aspiring lawyers for the CBD Punjab Legal Internship 2026 under the Youth Career Program (YCP). This placement provides intensive exposure to urban regulatory frameworks, real estate law, and corporate contract management.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Legal Interns will assist CBD Punjab's in-house legal counsel and policy compliance officers. Key learning tasks include:
- Conducting legal research on municipal bylaws, urban development statutes, and statutory authority powers.
- Assisting in the drafting and review of commercial leases, procurement contracts, and vendor agreements.
- Reviewing legal correspondence, tender compliance documentation, and joint-venture terms.
- Assisting in compiling case briefs, litigation files, and court submission dossiers.
- Supporting compliance audits to ensure authority actions conform with statutory regulatory guidelines.
Candidate Profile & Eligibility Nuances
Applicants must hold an LLB degree (minimum 5-year undergraduate law degree or 3-year post-graduation LLB) or an LLM from an HEC-recognized university or institution. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 (or equivalent division) is mandatory. The position is meant exclusively for fresh law graduates up to 25 years of age.
Nature of Appointment & Terms
This is a full-time, paid legal internship for a duration of up to three months. The internship offers foundational training in administrative and commercial law and carries no claim to permanent regularization or permanent appointment.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the official CBD Punjab careers portal:
- Go to www.cbdpunjab.gov.pk/career.
- Create or access your online profile.
- Select Youth Career Program 2026 and designate the Legal Directorate.
- Upload attested copies of law degree/transcripts, HEC verification, CNIC, and an updated CV.
- Submit the application online on or before 12 October 2026.
Important Instructions
- Applications received after 12 October 2026 will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the test or interview.
- Candidates must present original degrees, transcripts, and CNIC at the time of interview.
- The Authority reserves the right to modify or withdraw internship positions as per administrative requirements.