About the NLUD
National Law University, Delhi is a distinguished institution in India renowned for its comprehensive legal education programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university is dedicated to the advancement of interdisciplinary legal studies with a focus on societal relevance. Its core mission is to cultivate a deep understanding of legal principles while instilling ethical values, thereby contributing to the promotion of the rule of law and upholding the principles enshrined in the Constitution of India.
About the Project 39A
Project 39A is a formal part of NLU Delhi and undertakes research and pro bono litigation efforts on issues concerning the criminal justice system in India. This effort is inspired by Article 39-A of the Indian Constitution and uses empirical research as an integral part of re-examining the criminal justice system. In its current scope of work, Project 39A aims to trigger new conversations on legal aid, torture, forensics, mental health and criminal law, and the death penalty.
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 Criteria
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
https://www.project39a.com/internship-p39a
