Project 39A by NLU Delhi is inviting applications for their paid, remote internship policy, under which they shall be accepting interns on a rolling basis from March 2022 to March 2023.
About Project 39A
Project 39 A is a formal part of NLU Delhi that is inspired by Article 39A of the Constitution of India. This provision furthers the intertwined values of equal justice and equal opportunity by removing economic and social barriers.
They are engaged in providing pro bono legal assistance to prisoners sentenced to death across the country by using empirical research to re-examine practices and policies in the criminal justice system.
Project 39A aims to trigger new conversations on legal aid, torture, forensics, mental health in prisons, and the death penalty.
The Internship
Project 39A is developing a robust and rewarding internship program that will provide meaningful exposure to the complexities and nuances of the criminal justice system in India.
Work Undertaken
The different kinds of work undertaken are:
- Research: Our 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.
Candidates must indicate the exact dates in their application.
Location
Interns shall be based out of NLUDโs offices on the NLU Delhi campus in Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi 100078
OR
In light of COVID-19, the internship may also be carried out remotely (work-from-home).
Application
While applications for part-time interns are considered, there is a strong preference in favor of full-time
interns.
Part-time interns, if selected, are required to intern for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Remuneration
- A stipend of Rs 10,000/- for every 4-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.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants must apply through the online application form, which is accessible through the link given at the end of this post. Applications that do not follow this process will not be entertained.