PART III – Action Research & Resource Centre engages with intersectional themes of law, human rights and social justice with a vision to reclaim Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution. We strive to combine efforts with the disadvantaged communities in their pursuit to seek justice, dignity and systemic accountability through legal intervention, training, research and advocacy. Part III works closely with survivors of systemic and identity-based violence along with community-based organizations. Part III is based in New Delhi. For more information about our work please visit our website – www.part-three.org.
About the Internship
We are looking for students to provide research assistance in ongoing projects at Part III on identity-based violence. The research will focus on the response of the legal system to identity-based violence. We expect to engage 2-3 interns/Research Assistants for various ongoing projects.
We expect interns to commit for a duration of 2-3 months for the duration of the research project. Interns may be remote, with an option for in-person participation for candidates based out of Delhi. Part III will work with the interns to accommodate their academic schedule/commitments during this period. Selected candidates will receive a modest honorarium for their contribution and appropriate acknowledgement for academic writing, at the end of the research project.
Desired qualification
This internship is intended mainly for students of law, sociology, governance and social work in Indian educational institutions. Students from other disciplines with keen interest in the area of work described above will also be considered.
We seek candidates who have strong research and writing skills. Familiarity with legal systems/public databases and knowledge of one Indian language are desirable.
Role and Responsibilities
The selected interns will be expected to complete the tasks assigned by their supervisor. These tasks may include – legal research, drafting and filing RTIs, compiling and organizing responses from relevant state departments.
Application procedure
Interested candidates can send their CV, Statement of Purpose (SoP) and one writing sample by filling out the form available below. In case of any technical difficulty, you may write to [email protected].
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to participate in an interview process.
Deadline
Applications are open till October 7, 2023. Candidates will be expected to join from October 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and PART III reserves the right to make an offer prior to the closing of the deadline. Only successful candidates will be contacted, within 15 days from the date of application.
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