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The Attorney General’s Office (AGO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sweden have launched the third batch of a legal internship programme aimed at equipping young law graduates with practical experience and professional skills.
The launch took place at a convocation and orientation ceremony at the Supreme Court Auditorium, where the second batch of interns received certificates for completing the programme.
Launched in 2025 with support from Sweden, the AGO–UNDP Internship Programme offers selected law graduates six months of practical training in constitutional and public interest cases, legal research and professional mentorship under the Attorney General’s Office.
Addressing the event as chief guest, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman stressed the importance of combining academic knowledge with practical experience and professional ethics.
He described lawyers as social engineers who play a vital role in shaping the country’s future, saying young legal professionals need knowledge, integrity and strong ethical values to uphold people’s rights and strengthen the justice system.
The minister also emphasised transparent, merit-based selection and equal opportunities for graduates of public and private universities. He said the programme aims to train at least 100 young legal professionals annually, reaching 500 over five years.
Attorney General Barrister Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal, who chaired the ceremony, said investing in young legal professionals meant investing in the future of justice in Bangladesh.
He said practical training and mentorship would help prepare a new generation of lawyers to uphold the rule of law and protect citizens’ rights.
UNDP Bangladesh Resident Representative Stephen Rodriques urged the interns to understand not only the law but also the people it serves and the rights it protects.
Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Nicolas Weeks said the programme would give young legal professionals opportunities to contribute to reform and engage in dialogue, while encouraging them to uphold integrity and justice.
During the ceremony, outgoing interns received certificates, while Additional Attorney General Mohammad Arshadur Rouf administered the oath to the incoming third batch.
Barrister Zahrat Adib Chowdhury, MP, attended as special guest. Deputy Attorney General Barrister Tasnuva Shelley, the programme director, moderated the proceedings, while UNDP Bangladesh Senior Adviser Romana Schweiger moderated the opening session.
The initiative reflects the partners’ commitment to strengthening legal institutions, promoting professional ethics and expanding opportunities for young lawyers to contribute to a more accountable and effective justice system.
