The JSW Centre for the Future of Law invites applications for its internship programme. The programme is intended for law students who are interested in the Centre’s research and activities.

About the Centre

The JSW Centre for the Future of Law was established in 2024 at NLSIU, Bengaluru, with the support of the JSW Foundation. The purpose of the Centre is to expand academic learning, advance research, and inform policy debates on issues related to law, technology, and legal system reform. Through partnerships across academia, governments, regulators, civil society and industry, the Centre aims to promote a robust and interdisciplinary understanding of issues such as the interface between health and regulation; the environment and the law; corporate governance; and the impact of new technologies on the future of the legal system, the legal profession and legal education. You can find more information about the Centre and its activities here.

About the Programme

This is an in-person, full-time internship programme based at NLSIU, Bengaluru. Student researchers will work closely with faculty and the Centre’s research team on ongoing projects, datasets, and policy initiatives.

The programme requires your presence at the NLS campus in Bengaluru for 40 hours in a week and cannot be done remotely.

Period

The programme operates on a rolling, monthly basis, beginning May 2026. Each internship cycle runs from the first working day of the month to the last working day of the month.

Given the full-time, in-person nature of the programme, applicants are expected to undertake it during their term breaks. Law students with concurrent academic or other commitments are not eligible.

Roles and Responsibilities

Student Researchers are expected to:

• Assist in legal and interdisciplinary research, including doctrinal, empirical, and policy-oriented work.
• Support data collection and analysis, including coding, annotation, and basic quantitative or qualitative analysis.
• Work on AI and law projects, including evaluating LLM outputs, prompt design, and dataset preparation.
• Contribute to drafting research outputs, including literature reviews, memos, reports, and working papers.
• Assist with event and programme support, including workshops, lectures, and conferences.
• Undertake administrative and coordination tasks related to research projects where required

Eligibility

Applicants should:

• Be currently enroled in a law degree programme (3-year or 5-year) or a relevant postgraduate programme.
• Be available to work full-time on the NLSIU campus for at least 40 hours per week.
• Have strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex legal and technical concepts.
• Have a demonstrated interest in one of the centre’s thematic areas.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be comfortable with completing independent work under tight timelines.

Benefits

Students who successfully complete the programme will receive:

• A certificate of completion from the Centre.
• A stipend of Rs. 15000.
• Opportunities to contribute to ongoing research projects and publications (where appropriate)

Why Apply

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to:

• Work closely with researchers on cutting-edge research at the intersection of law and technology
• Gain exposure to empirical legal research and policy-oriented work
• Build skills in research design, data analysis, and academic writing
• Engage with a vibrant research ecosystem at NLSIU and CFL
• Contribute to live projects with real-world institutional and policy relevance

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply using this form.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are advised to apply at least three weeks prior to the intended start month. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for a brief interaction.