NALSAR invites applications for internships at its Centres for Disability Studies and Legal Philosophy.
About NALSAR University of Law
NALSAR University of Law is one of India’s premier National Law Universities, known for its strong academic focus on interdisciplinary legal research, public policy engagement, and social justice–oriented scholarship. The university has established multiple specialised research centres that contribute significantly to contemporary legal discourse in areas such as constitutional law, disability rights, jurisprudence, and access to justice.
The Centre for Disability Studies and the Centre for Legal Philosophy and Justice Education are among the university’s most respected research initiatives. Both centres are led by Amita Dhanda, a globally recognised scholar in disability rights law and jurisprudence whose work has influenced legislative reform, policy frameworks, and international conversations on equality and accessibility.
Through collaborative research projects, documentation initiatives, and programme-based engagement, these centres provide students with opportunities to work at the intersection of law, justice theory, and rights-based advocacy.
About the Opportunity
The Centre for Disability Studies and the Centre for Legal Philosophy and Justice Education at NALSAR University of Law are inviting applications for their internship programme. This internship provides students with an opportunity to engage with interdisciplinary research at the intersection of disability rights, legal philosophy, and justice education.
Selected interns will contribute to ongoing research initiatives, programme documentation, and knowledge dissemination projects undertaken by the centres. The internship is designed to expose participants to rights-based legal frameworks and scholarly approaches to disability studies within both Indian and international contexts.
This opportunity is particularly valuable for students interested in constitutional law, human rights law, social justice research, and interdisciplinary legal scholarship.
Nature of Work and Responsibilities
Interns selected for this programme will assist the research teams in conducting legal and policy analysis relating to disability rights frameworks in India and comparative jurisdictions. Participants may contribute to documentation of research outputs, preparation of analytical notes, and compilation of resource materials supporting academic and advocacy initiatives.
Interns will also support programme-related activities organised by the centres, including workshops, academic discussions, and collaborative research engagements. Exposure to such initiatives helps participants understand how research institutions contribute to policy dialogue and legal reform processes.
Participants may further assist in reviewing legislative developments, analysing judicial decisions affecting persons with disabilities, and supporting interdisciplinary research projects involving education, accessibility, and justice systems. These responsibilities strengthen both analytical reasoning and research writing skills.
Through structured engagement with ongoing projects, interns gain insight into how disability studies intersect with constitutional values, equality jurisprudence, and access to justice frameworks.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to law students and students from allied disciplines who demonstrate interest in disability rights, legal philosophy, and justice education research.
Candidates with prior exposure to constitutional law, human rights law, social justice research, or interdisciplinary legal studies will be particularly well suited for this internship.
Applicants should demonstrate strong research ability, academic writing skills, and commitment to socially relevant legal scholarship.
Skills Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Interns selected for this programme will gain structured exposure to disability rights law and interdisciplinary justice research frameworks. Participation in policy-oriented research assignments helps interns understand how legal scholarship contributes to institutional reform and rights-based advocacy.
The internship also supports development of advanced legal research skills through engagement with statutory interpretation, judicial reasoning, and comparative legal analysis. Exposure to programme coordination activities further strengthens organisational and communication skills relevant to academic and research environments.
Working under the guidance of experienced scholars enhances conceptual clarity in jurisprudence and strengthens academic writing ability. The internship is particularly beneficial for students planning careers in human rights advocacy, public policy research, constitutional litigation, or postgraduate legal studies.
Participants will also benefit from networking opportunities within academic and research communities working on disability justice and equality frameworks.
Duration Mode Location and Stipend
The internship is conducted under the supervision of the Centre for Disability Studies and the Centre for Legal Philosophy and Justice Education at NALSAR University of Law.
Specific details regarding internship duration, mode, and stipend are available through the official programme webpage and may vary depending on project requirements.
Applicants are encouraged to review the official website for updated internship cycle information.
Important Dates
No fixed application deadline has been specified in the announcement.
Applications are reviewed based on programme requirements and project timelines. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest.
Who Should Apply
This internship is particularly suitable for:
Law students interested in disability rights law
Candidates exploring constitutional and equality jurisprudence
Students planning careers in human rights advocacy
Applicants interested in interdisciplinary legal research 📚
Individuals preparing for postgraduate legal studies
Students interested in policy reform and justice education initiatives ⚖️
