Join PRAN’s Virtual Internship Programme: Research, Rights & Public Impact Across India
You Will Not Be Filing Papers Here.
You Will Be Shaping India's Public Interest Future.
PRAN Foundation's Virtual Internship Programme — Applications Open | 2026
Every year, thousands of law students and policy researchers complete internships where they summarise judgments, observe proceedings from a distance, and wait for work to find them. When it ends, they have a certificate — and little else to show for it.
PRAN's internship is built on a different premise entirely.
Here, you will contribute to a live PIL before the Supreme Court of India. You will write a legal explainer that reaches thousands of citizens who have nowhere else to turn. You will research a policy gap that could become a law. You will author a bylined article on India's most pressing rights issues — with your name on it.
That is not a promise. That is what our interns actually do.
"We are not looking for passive learners. We are building a generation of legal thinkers, policy writers, and rights advocates who can bridge the gap between law and life — and make institutions genuinely answerable to citizens."
— Adv. Amarjeet Singh, Founder, PRAN FoundationWhat You Will Actually Walk Away With
This is the question every serious candidate should ask — and we answer it directly.
Real Research on Live Issues
Work on active campaigns and policy areas — not archived case files. Consumer rights, road safety, digital governance, labour law, RTI. These are contested battlegrounds where your research shapes ongoing advocacy.
Your Name on Published Work
Bylined articles, legal explainers, and research notes published on PRAN's platform. Your writing reaches citizens, advocates, journalists, and policymakers — not a drawer of forgotten drafts.
Mentorship from a Practising Advocate
Work within a practitioner-led research environment guided by an advocate with 20+ years of Supreme Court practice — not a distant supervisor behind an administrative wall.
A Demonstrable Body of Work
Research notes, policy briefs, published articles, campaign documents — concrete deliverables that represent your intellectual contribution. This is what interviewers ask for, and what most internships fail to provide.
Entry into a Growing National Network
PRAN's network includes lawyers, NGO leaders, policy researchers, and civil society professionals across India. Committed interns are invited to continue as Research Associates or Collaborators.
Certificate of Completion
Issued upon satisfactory completion of assigned work. A modest administrative contribution sustains PRAN's public interest research ecosystem while keeping the programme accessible.
Where You Will Work: Seven Thematic Cells
Interns contribute to one or more of PRAN's active thematic divisions based on their background, interests, and expertise.
| Cell | Focus Area | Key Themes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Consumer Rights & Financial Justice | Insurance, Banking, E-Commerce, Digital Fraud |
| 02 | Labour Rights & Livelihood | Labour Codes, Gig Economy, Informal Sector |
| 03 | Governance & Public Accountability | RTI Research, Policy Tracking, Regulatory Analysis |
| 04 | Digital Rights & Cyber Governance | DPDP Act, AI Governance, Cyber Law |
| 05 | Public Health & Safety | Road Safety, Tobacco Control, Health Policy |
| 06 | Women, Youth & Rural Empowerment | Access to Justice, Youth Leadership, Grassroots Engagement |
| 07 | Research, Writing & Publications Wing | Blog Articles, Legal Explainers, LinkedIn Content |
Who Should Apply
Open to students and young professionals across India — without institutional hierarchy or geographic restriction. Applications are welcome regardless of whether you attend an NLU or a state university.
- Law students — NLUs, central, state & private institutions
- Public policy and governance students
- Social science, political science, and economics researchers
- Digital rights, cybersecurity, and technology law students
- Journalism, communication, and public writing students
- Young professionals interested in evidence-based advocacy
How to Apply
The process is straightforward. Send the following to pranfoundationindia@gmail.com:
- Your updated CV or resume
- A short statement of interest — which cell you wish to contribute to, and why
- Your preferred duration and approximate start date
- A writing sample (optional but strongly encouraged)
Use this subject line:
India needs citizens who understand its institutions deeply enough to hold them accountable. PRAN's internship is for those who want to be part of that work — not just observe it.
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