Internship Opportunity 2026 at Centre for Child Rights, NUSRL Ranchi: Apply by Nov 20
About the NUSRL, Ranchi
The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, was established in 2010. The University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in law, with an emphasis on legal education, research and practical learning.
About the Center for Child Rights
The Centre for Child Rights (CCR) at NUSRL Ranchi works in the areas of child rights, child protection, juvenile justice, family-based care and related legal and policy issues.
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With the support of UNICEF, the Centre undertakes research, workshops, training programmes and field-based activities to strengthen child rights and protection.
About the Internship
The Centre for Child Rights, NUSRL Ranchi, is inviting applications for its December 2026 Internship Programme on the theme Foster Care.
This is a one-month, offline, field-based internship designed to provide postgraduate law students with practical experience in child rights research, legal and policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Selected interns will conduct field research in allotted areas or districts, interact with members of Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) and other stakeholders, and prepare reports based on their findings.
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Eligibility
The internship is open to students currently enrolled in:
- One-year or two-year LL.M. programmes.
- Other postgraduate programmes in law.
Note: Students pursuing undergraduate law programmes, including five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. and three-year LL.B. courses, are not eligible.
Nature of Work
Selected interns will undertake the following activities:
- Conduct field-based research on the implementation of foster care.
- Interview Child Welfare Committee members and other relevant stakeholders using a questionnaire provided by CCR.
- Document field observations, existing practices and challenges in the allotted areas or districts.
- Compile and analyse the information collected during field research.
- Prepare a field report containing findings and recommendations.
- Present their research findings to mentors.
Interns will receive an orientation on the foster care framework, research methodology and ethical considerations before beginning fieldwork.
Duration of Internship
1 December to 30 December 2026
Mode
Offline (Field-Based)
Interns will conduct in-person field research in areas or districts allotted by CCR. Allotments will be based on the Centre’s research priorities and, where possible, applicants’ preferences.
Further details regarding fieldwork arrangements and protocols will be communicated to selected candidates.
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Stipend
The internship is unpaid.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on the following factors:
- Academic qualifications and CV.
- Research experience relevant to child rights or allied fields, particularly field research.
- Demonstrated interest in child rights, child protection and foster care.
- Responses submitted through the application form.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a brief virtual interaction before final selection.
Certificate
Internship certificates will be issued to candidates who successfully complete the programme, participate satisfactorily and submit their assigned final reports within the prescribed deadlines.
Outstanding interns may also receive Letters of Appreciation.
Selected high-quality research outputs may be published by CCR for advocacy, awareness and knowledge dissemination.
Deadline to Apply
20 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Application Procedure
Interested and eligible candidates must complete the online application form and submit a well-drafted CV highlighting their academic achievements, research experience and previous internships, if any.
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Contact Information
For queries, candidates may contact:
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Ms. Stuti Raj (Student Convenor): +91 7903176406
Mr. Yash S. Mani (Student Co-Convenor): +91 6200065872
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ccr.nusrlranchi.ac.in/
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