About The Internship
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 to re-examine 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.
Stipend
Rs 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) for every four weeks of internship
Last Date To Apply
Applications are due at least 6 weeks before the first day of the proposed month of internship.
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.
Areas of Work in Project 39A Internship
- 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.
Location
1201, 12th Floor, B-08, GD ITL Tower, Netaji Subhash Palace, New Delhi – 110034
