About the National Human Rights Commission Internship
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has been mandated to promote human rights literacy and awareness under Section 12(h) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The Commission offers structured internship programmes for university/college students to gain practical exposure to human rights work.
Eligibility
- Students who have completed 1st year & are pursuing 2nd or 3rd year LL.B. (3-year course)
- Students who have completed 3 years or Semester VI of the integrated 5-year law course and are pursuing 4th and 5th years
- Students pursuing LL.M.
- Students pursuing PG Diploma/MA in Human Rights, or PG students of Political Science, Sociology, Social Work (MSW), Criminology, Public Administration, Rural Development, History, Economics, Commerce, Anthropology, Mass Communication, International Relations, or any discipline of Social Sciences (preference to final-year students)
- Only students of regular courses of UGC-recognized universities are eligible
- Minimum 65% marks in Class XII and all subsequent semesters
- Age: Not exceeding 28 years
Mode
Offline
Duration
4 Weeks
Slots
- Summer Internship: June–July
- Winter Internship: December–January
Stipend
Yes
Application Process
- Submit a 300–500 words Statement of Purpose (SOP) on: “Reason for Joining as Intern in NHRC”along with the online application.
- Selection is based on:
- Class XII – 30 marks
- Graduation – 40 marks
- SOP – 30 marks
- Preference given to candidates with research potential in human rights.
- Students who have attended previous NHRC one-month summer/winter internships are not eligible
How to Apply?
Location
National Human Rights Commission, Delhi
