Student Opportunities - Centre for Justice, Law and Society (CJLS)

“I had a great experience interning at CJLS during the past month. Besides the research work, the reading groups were indeed the highlight of the internship for me as they gave us exposure to new perspectives and ideas. The life after law session, Scholar Talk and other workshops that we got the opportunity to attend addressed many of our questions and concerns in a comprehensive manner. I am extremely grateful for the constant guidance and support throughout the month. I am really looking forward to working with CJLS again in the future.”

Ayuh Singhal, Former Intern, August 2024

"My internship at the Centre for Justice, Law, and Society (CJLS) was a transformative journey, both personally and academically. The experience broadened my understanding of social justice and the intricacies of law. CJLS's commitment to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment was evident through their fantastic reading sessions and career-oriented talk sessions. These opportunities not only enhanced my knowledge but also prepared me for a future dedicated to advocating for marginalized communities. My time at CJLS has profoundly shaped my perspective and solidified my commitment to bridging research theories with real-world challenges."

Akshat Khaitan, O.P. Jindal Global University, Former Intern - August 2024

I am very grateful for my internship experience at CJLS. I decided to intern with CJLS because I wanted to research on the socio-economic issues that are prevalent in the country and I am grateful for the opportunity that was provided to me to work on the abortion law research. It provided me with the opportunity to learn about an issue I have not studied yet in my first year. Similarly, the reading groups were crucial in incorporating critical thinking. The three sessions that used different kinds of writing and on different themes allowed me to explore and appreciate them. I also enjoyed different perspectives from fellow interns and the provocations by Prof. Dipika and Vrishti Ma’am. The 'Life After Law' sessions and the 'Scholar Talks' were very insightful too. I really enjoyed how the scholars belonged to different law schools and pursued what they wanted to and provided insights into different ways one can pursue higher education. It definitely gave me the confidence to pursue higher education. Overall, I really enjoyed the internship and I learned a lot about academia and research and I wish to work with CJLS in future. I am also very thankful to Prof. Dipika and Vrishti Mam, their guidance was very much an essential part of this Internship and I learned a lot from them.

Unnati Padela, National Law School Delhi, Former Intern - August 2024

"It has been a great experience to work with CJLS. The different tasks that I did during this internship taught me a lot. The highlight was the reading groups which opened doors to amazing discussions and insights. After completing my internship, I gained a lot of new knowledge, a love for research, and memories with the amazing team at this centre."

Trapti Singh, Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad, Former Intern, June 204

"My internship at CJLS was a deeply enriching experience, expanding my understanding of law, justice, society, and beyond. The reading groups were particularly impactful, challenging my perspectives and providing fresh insights. The supportive environment with co-interns and knowledgeable supervisors fostered both personal and professional growth."

Deepak Kumar Meena, Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur, Former Intern - May 2024

"My internship at CJLS helped me to conduct research effectively on topics that are of importance in today's circumstances. It helped me identify the legal outlook in everyday issues that we might think of as mundane, and the reading groups and scholar talks were enriching and were great opportunities for exposure."

Abhiraj Bhatia, O.P. Jindal Global University, Former Intern - January 2023

“The experience of working at CJLS and researching on the abortion regime was immensely fulfilling. The work environment was professional as well as accommodative that allowed me to undertake the internship tasks without having to rush through. The learning experience was made even better with the cooperation with co-interns and timely guidance from the supervisors. The reading group discussions were also great and informative.”

Kartik Sharma, NLSIU, Bengaluru, Former Intern - February 2023

“CJLS offered me a unique exposure into public policy and analytical research. Along with the academic research work assigned, the reading circles and other interactive session made this entire experience such an enriching one. The work environment here was very respectful and accommodative. I loved interacting with so many people and their brilliant ideas and the fact that the centre embraced diversity so well.”

Manvi Panwar, Army Institute of Law, Mohali, Former Intern - February 2023

"As a queer female, I felt the work environment was extremely safe and enriching. I have received new insights into the functioning of biases and oppression within the sphere of gender justice. I was assigned work based on my interest which further helped me in fine tuning my knowledge of the subject while also gaining the much needed research skills. The reading sessions conducted by the center are thought provoking and helped me understand better the multiple marginalization faced by individuals."

Khwaaish Sachin Kadiyan, National Law School of India University, Former Intern - February 2022

"My experience as an intern in CJLS was amazing. I found the centre to be very good at getting the best out of their interns. All the associates at the centre and the director (Prof. Jain) were very encouraging. The feedback given by them was also very crucial to the resulting research work. At CJLS, I was able to learn the collaborative side of legal profession. I was also able to learn to be a better researcher and able to conduct a deeper research."

Prasun Nabiyal, NLSIU, Bengaluru, Former Intern - February 2023

"The experience really helped to navigate the research field, especially as the emphasis was given on us finding our own ways to contribute to the research topic. The supervisors did regular check-ins, and were always available for communication."

Anish Singh, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Former Intern - February 2023

"This was my first completely offline internship, and I really enjoyed the work that was provided to us. I got to understand the situation of abortion in India and the issues - both legal and social - that are associated with it. The reading circles were quite engaging and exposed us to academic articles that we would not have ordinarily covered in law school. Having worked as a Research Assistant for the Law and Marginalisation Clinic of CJLS, I had an idea of how the Centre functions, but the internship actually exceeded expectations."

Tejas Vir Singh, Jindal Global Law School, Former Intern - June 2023

"The flexible environment along with healthy learning atmosphere was very helpful in order to inculcate a more refined way to understand legal aspects and research accordingly. The entire experience was one of a kind, where I enjoyed doing the archival work the most. It was a very fruitful learning experience and it helped me to think in a more nuanced with all the reading group questions and discussions. The life after law session was an eye opening session in regards to how to approach a decision to do LLM. All in all the internship was a great internship opportunity to learn things in more detail."

Adya Srestha, O.P. Jindal Global University, Former Intern - June 2023

"Interning at CJLS was one of the best experiences I've had so far in the law school. The topics for reading groups and talks were carefully chosen to give us an insightful overview of law and how that's related to the society and its inequalities. I mainly worked along the reproductive and sexual lines with my supervisor and it has given me so much understanding of the laws, not just in India in the context of the global south as well would definitely like to carry the work forward. Thank you it was amazing and a good learning experience."

Sonali Irpache, Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, Former Intern - September 2022

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Interns and Paralegals at CJLS have the opportunity to work with us and take part in the events hosted by or in collaboration with CJLS.

"The experience really helped to navigate the research field, especially as the emphasis was given on us finding our own ways to contribute to the research topic. The supervisors did regular check-ins, and were always available for communication."

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Interns and Paralegals at CJLS have the opportunity to work with us and take part in the events hosted by or in collaboration with CJLS.

"The experience really helped to navigate the research field, especially as the emphasis was given on us finding our own ways to contribute to the research topic. The supervisors did regular check-ins, and were always available for communication."