Project 39A Internship Opportunity by NLU, Delhi [Stipend Rs 10k, Part-Time Allowed]: Apply by Apl 30

About the NLUD

A national law university in India, National Law University, Delhi offers undergraduate and graduate-level courses. The University's main goal is to develop and deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and socially relevant legal education. We hope to uphold the goals set forth in the Indian Constitution, the rule of law, and moral and ethical principles through this education.

About the Project 39A

Formally affiliated with NLU Delhi, Project 39A conducts pro bono legal work and study on matters pertaining to the Indian criminal justice system. Drawing inspiration from Article 39-A of the Indian Constitution, this endeavor integrates empirical research as a crucial component in reevaluating the criminal justice system. Project 39A's present mission includes starting fresh discussions about the death sentence, forensics, legal aid, torture, mental health, and criminal law.

About the Project 39A Internship

Project 39A is eager to create a strong and fulfilling internship program that will give participants significant exposure to the subtleties and complexity of India's criminal justice system.

In order to achieve this goal, Project 39A is happy to provide our second internship policy, which will allow us to accept interns from March 2024 to March 2024 on a rolling basis.

Areas of Work in Project 39A Internship

The different kinds of work undertaken are:

Research: The research efforts lay significant emphasis on fieldwork and empirical analysis. Efforts involve work on various aspects of the following issues:

forensic science with a particular focus on DNA forensics
legal aid in the criminal justice system
mental health and criminal justice
torture
administration of the death penalty

Litigation: To ensure competent pro bono legal representation for prisoners sentenced to death in various parts of India, irrespective of the crime.

Eligibility

Open to students in India and other countries, enrolled in a recognized undergraduate or post-graduate program in the

law,
humanities,
social sciences,
management or
media and communications.

Those enrolled in other programs may apply, but preference will be given to those enrolled in the programs listed above.

Responsibilities

Candidates will be asked to undertake tasks that may involve assisting with litigation activities, research projects, or initiatives in public outreach.
While the organization shall attempt to account for the interests expressed by the interns, it reserves the right to allocate tasks as it deems fit as per its requirements.
All members of Project 39A undertake administrative duties, and therefore, interns will also be expected to assist in administrative matters.
Interns will be required to observe the working hours of Project 39A and work from its offices only.

Duration

Internships are full-time and for a period of a minimum of 4 weeks to a maximum of 12 weeks.
While applications for part-time interns are considered, there is a strong preference in favour of full-time interns.
Part-time interns, if selected, are required to intern for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Candidates must indicate the exact dates in their application.

Location

Interns shall be based out of the offices on the NLU Delhi campus in Sector14, Dwarka, New Delhi 100078.

Stipend

Interns will be paid a stipend of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) for every four-week period of internship undergone.
Interns on a part-time internship will be paid a stipend of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only) for every four-week period of internship undergone.

Last Date of Application

Applications are due at least 6 weeks before the first day of the proposed month of internship.

For example, if your proposed date of internship is 15 June, please apply two months prior i.e before 30th April.

Application Process

To apply for the Project 39A internship, click here.