About the company
NIDAN Centre for Legal and Policy Research is a premier think tank dedicated to rigorous, in-depth policy research across critical and evolving areas of law. With a focused mandate spanning Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Rights, Constitutional Law, and Governance, NIDAN bridges the gap between legal scholarship and actionable policy insight.
The Centre is committed to producing research that is not only academically robust but also practically relevant to India’s legal and regulatory landscape. NIDAN stands at the forefront of shaping informed legal discourse, making it a distinguished space for those who aspire to contribute meaningfully to law and policy.
About the Fellowship
TRIF is a research-driven fellowship that empowers emerging scholars and policy enthusiasts to explore the evolving intersection of technology, law, and regulation. Fellows contribute to high-impact research papers and policy publications under the TRIF Report – advancing innovative solutions to contemporary regulatory challenges.
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct structured and rigorous legal and policy research on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital governance, data protection, cybersecurity, platform regulation, fintech, and other evolving areas of technology regulation.
- Contribute substantively to NIDAN’s flagship publication — the Technology & Regulatory Innovation (TRIF) Project, a multidisciplinary research initiative exploring the future of technology governance and regulatory innovation in India and globally.
- Analyse legislative developments, judicial decisions, policy papers, regulatory frameworks, and international best practices to develop evidence-based insights on contemporary technology policy.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and refining research papers, policy briefs, and scholarly publications in accordance with the Centre’s publication standards.
Eligibility/qualifications
Students enrolled in 5 year LLB course (IInd Year onwards)., 3-year LL.B., or LL.M.
Location
Remote/Virtual
Who can Apply
Students pursuing 5-year integrated LL.B (IInd Year Onwards)., 3-year LL.B., or LL.M.
Salary
Unpaid
Duration of the Internship
16th August, 2026 to 16th September, 2026.
How to Apply?
- Updated CV
- Writing Sample on any contemporary legal issue. The writing sample should adhere to the editorial standards of NIDAN Centre for Legal and Policy Research which has been notified in the website
- Candidates are required to fill up their details in the provided google form for their application to be considered (Subject to review). GOOGLE FORM LINK (attached at the end of the post.)
Contact
Email: nidanpolicy@gmail.com