Paid Legal Internship Opportunity at Centre for Law, Policy and Governance, Nation First Policy Research & Change Foundation: Apply by May 24, 2026
The Centre for Law, Policy and Governance under the Nation First Policy Research & Change Foundation (NFPRC Foundation) is inviting applications for a paid internship to contribute to a high-impact research project on One Nation One Election (ONOE). This opportunity is ideal for law students and recent graduates interested in constitutional law, governance reforms, and comparative policy research.
About the Organisation
The Centre for Law, Policy and Governance is a research initiative of the Nation First Policy Research & Change Foundation. The organisation undertakes legal and policy research on matters of national importance and contributes to public discourse through analytical studies, policy recommendations, and institutional engagement.
The Centre works on issues involving constitutional law, governance reform, political economy, and public policy, offering interns an opportunity to contribute to research with direct relevance to legislative and institutional developments in India.
About the Internship
The selected intern will work on a research project examining the legal, constitutional, and institutional implications of One Nation One Election. The project seeks to study international models of synchronised elections and analyse how different countries structure electoral alignment within their constitutional and political systems.
Interns will conduct country-specific research, review constitutional provisions, statutes, case law, and policy documents, and prepare comparative analytical frameworks. The role requires synthesising large volumes of material into structured policy outputs and identifying legal and institutional lessons relevant to India.
This internship offers meaningful exposure to constitutional law, comparative governance, and legislative reform. It is particularly suited for candidates interested in academic research, policy consulting, public affairs, and constitutional practice.
Eligibility Criteria
Students and recent graduates in law are eligible to apply. Candidates should possess strong legal reasoning, analytical ability, and excellent writing and structuring skills.
Preference will be given to applicants who are self-driven, comfortable working with minimal supervision, and interested in constitutional law, political economy, and governance reforms.
Mode
This is a hybrid internship.
Duration
The initial duration of the internship is two months. The engagement may be extended based on performance and project requirements.
Stipend
The stipend for this internship is ₹15,000.
Important Date
The last date to apply for this opportunity is May 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM IST.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the official application link provided below.
