Advocate Ananth K. is looking for a smart and driven law student for a paid, offline research internship in Delhi-NCR, with a stipend of ₹20,000 per month. This law internship in Delhi covers research and interdisciplinary assignments across law, public policy, economics, governance and related areas.

Eligibility

• Students in the second or fourth year of law school
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills
• Interest in law, public policy, economics, governance and related areas
• Ability to work in person from Delhi-NCR for at least one month

Position details

• Work on independent research projects
• Write articles
• Curate and synthesise information
• Undertake interdisciplinary assignments requiring strong research, writing and analytical skills
• The internship requires in-person work from Delhi-NCR for at least one month
• Depending on performance and the requirements of the work, the arrangement may later move to remote work, with periodic in-person engagements
• The work is research and writing heavy, so it suits students who enjoy policy-oriented legal analysis

Internship details

• Position: Research Intern
• Stipend: ₹20,000 per month
• Duration: At least 1 month
• Mode: Offline (in person), with a possible later shift to remote work depending on performance and work requirements
• Location: Delhi-NCR
• Application deadline: Not mentioned in the source

How to apply

Interested candidates may apply by emailing their Curriculum Vitae and a 1,200-word writing sample, which should not be AI-generated, to ananth@nfprc.org. The writing sample should address either the applicant’s views on the death penalty or an analysis of Vanshakti v. Union of India, W.P.(C) No. 166 of 2025 / 2025 INSC 961

Why apply for this internship

• The internship is paid, with a stipend of ₹20,000 per month
• Working directly with an advocate on independent research projects builds strong research and writing skills
• The interdisciplinary work across law, public policy, economics and governance gives exposure beyond traditional legal practice
• Good performance may lead to a flexible arrangement with remote work

Tips to apply

• Write the sample yourself, since AI-generated samples are not accepted
• Keep the writing sample to about 1,200 words
• Pick either the death penalty topic or the Vanshakti v. Union of India analysis, and support your points with clear reasoning
• Show your interest in law, public policy, economics and governance in your CV
• Check that you are in the second or fourth year of law school before applying

Frequently asked questions

• Who can apply? Students in the second or fourth year of law school with strong research, writing and analytical skills
• Is the internship paid? Yes, the stipend is ₹20,000 per month
• Where is the internship located? Delhi-NCR, with in-person work for at least one month
• Can the internship become remote? Depending on performance and the requirements of the work, it may later move to remote work with periodic in-person engagements
• What should I send with my application? A CV and a 1,200-word writing sample that is not AI-generated
• What are the writing sample topics? Either your views on the death penalty or an analysis of Vanshakti v. Union of India, W.P.(C) No. 166 of 2025.