Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy invites applications for a physical legal internship in its Bengal office, based in Kolkata.
About Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think-tank doing legal research to make better laws and improve governance for the public good. Its work includes peer-reviewed original legal research, engagement with the Government of India, State governments and other public institutions, and strategic litigation on important law and policy issues.
Vidhi is a not-for-profit company set up under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956, now Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. The organisation’s stated values include non-partisan engagement, research excellence and independence.
About the Opportunity
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is inviting applications for internships with its Bengal office. The office is a small team of lawyers working on law and policy issues in West Bengal, engaging with departments of the West Bengal State Government and undertaking independent legal research.
Internships are offered on a rolling basis throughout the year. The opportunity is intended for students who can be physically available in Kolkata, and the internship is not remote.
Application Timeline
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy does not entertain applications submitted less than two months before the intended start date. For example, an internship beginning on December 1 requires an application by October 1. Successful applicants will be notified at least one month before the internship begins.
Mode
The internship is conducted in physical mode.
Location
The internship is based in Kolkata, West Bengal. This Kolkata legal internship requires interns to be physically available in the city.
Practice Areas
- Legal and policy issues affecting West Bengal.
- Legal research on emerging law and policy matters.
- Drafting legislation and independent reports.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students pursuing graduate or post-graduate courses in recognised law programmes.
- Students pursuing allied courses in public policy.
- Applicants who can make themselves physically available in Kolkata.
Roles & Responsibilities
Legal Research
Interns will conduct research on emerging legal and policy issues affecting West Bengal.
Legislative Drafting
Interns will assist with drafting legislation and independent reports. The role is suited to students interested in a public policy internship involving practical legal research and policy work.
Contact
Visit the official website of Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy through the button below.
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Application Procedure
Interested candidates may apply through the following:
Applicants must complete the application form and provide their resume. They must also submit a writing sample on any legal or policy issue. The writing sample may be an excerpt from a previously written piece and should not exceed 2,000 words.
Applications submitted less than two months before the intended start date will not be entertained. Successful applicants will be notified at least one month before the internship begins. Generally, only successful applicants will be notified, and the organisation may not be able to write personally to every applicant because of the volume of applications.
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