Description
The Centre for Law, Policy and Governance, Nation First Policy Research Centre (NFPRC) is inviting applications for a paid internship to contribute to an ongoing research project on tribunal reforms in India.
The Centre is looking to engage two high-agency individuals as long-term hybrid interns for an initial tenure of 2 months, extendable up to 6 months based on performance and project requirements. This role offers rigorous exposure to constitutional, institutional, and policy dimensions of tribunal reform.
Project Focus
The project undertakes a deep and structured analysis of India’s tribunal system, with the objective of identifying legal, institutional, and administrative constraints that have historically limited reform efforts. The research aims to develop a credible, constitutionally consistent pathway for meaningful tribunal reform, drawing on judicial precedents, past reform attempts, comparative models, and policy design frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
• Reading and synthesising extensive materials including committee reports, judicial decisions, books, consultation papers, and policy briefs
• Researching historical and ongoing tribunal reform processes in India
• Preparing policy briefs, analytical notes, and structured research outputs
• Examining global practices relating to tribunal design and functioning
• Analysing comparative institutional and procedural reform models and assessing their relevance to India
Desired Candidate Profile
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong capacity to process large volumes of material and extract insights
• Structured thinking and clarity in organising arguments
• Comfort with analytical and policy-oriented writing
• Interest in institutional design, governance, and reform processes
Stipend
₹10,000 per month, extendable up to ₹25,000 per month based on performance
Mode
Hybrid, with periodic in-person engagement based on project needs
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply by filling out the Google Form linked below.
Late applications will not be considered.
Deadline
30 January 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Official Link
https://lnkd.in/gaM6PJ_t
