About the Organisation
Applications are invited for Research Interns to assist with an academic research project on Article 32 of the Constitution of India and the Supreme Court of India. The project is being undertaken by:
• Prof. Gaurav Pathak – Associate Professor & Associate Dean, Jindal Global Law School
• Dr. Anush Ganesh – Lecturer in Law, University of Leeds
• Mohit Yadav – Founder, AltInfo & Empirical Legal Researcher
About the Internship
Selected interns will assist in an empirical legal research project involving the structured review and classification of publicly available Supreme Court orders. Interns will receive training, a detailed coding manual, access to the research interface, and regular feedback.
Eligibility Criteria
• Law students in the 2nd year or above of the 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programme.
• LL.M. students and recent law graduates may also apply.
• Prior research experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong legal reading, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to follow structured research protocols with consistency.
Areas of Research
• Constitutional Law
• Article 32 & Writ Jurisdiction
• Supreme Court Procedure
• Empirical Legal Studies
• Judicial Data & Legal Technology
Roles and Responsibilities
• Review and classify publicly available Supreme Court orders.
• Conduct structured legal analysis using the project’s coding protocol.
• Assist in empirical legal research and data classification.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy throughout the research process.
• Complete assigned work within prescribed timelines.
Position
Research Intern
Benefits
• Training and mentorship from leading legal academics and researchers.
• Detailed coding manual and access to the project’s research interface.
• Regular feedback throughout the internship.
• Certificate or acknowledgment upon successful completion, subject to the quality of work.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should email the following:
• Updated CV
• Short Statement of Interest
• Current Year of Study or Graduation Details
• Relevant Research Experience (if any)
• Expected Weekly Availability
• Brief Note explaining your interest in Constitutional Law, Courts, or Empirical Legal Research
Email: gaurav.pathak@jgu.edu.in