CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT LAW (CITIL) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for a research internship opportunity at our centre. This internship provides a unique opportunity for aspiring researchers to gain hands-on experience in the field of International Commercial Law and contribute to “Research Report on Fisheries Subsidies Agreement of the WTO: Issues, Challenges, and Prospects for Developing Countries.”
Last date to apply for internship is 12th June 2023. No subsequent application shall be entertained. Internship will commence on 18th June 2023.
To apply for the internship, please submit the following documents via email to [email protected]
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining your educational background, relevant research experience, and any publications.
- A published research paper demonstrating your research and writing abilities.
- A brief cover letter stating your interest in the internship and how your skills and experience align with the research project objectives.
Please ensure that all application materials are submitted by the deadline mentioned above. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by an e-mail for further selection process, which may include an interview. It is requested to candidates to peruse through the annexed internship policy for further details. We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming a passionate and dedicated intern to contribute to our research efforts.
ABOUT THE CENTRE The Centre for âStudies in International Trade and Investment Lawsâ is a research and learning centre at DNLU, Jabalpur. The centre aims to bring together the legal academics, professionals, students, researchers etc., with an objective of the dissemination of knowledge and encouraging research in the various realms of International Trade Law and International Investment Laws. It must be mentioned here that, the subjects of International Trade and International Investment Laws are offered usually as Optional or Elective Courses in Law schools. National Law Universities have always been at the cusp of dissemination of knowledge not only in traditional compulsory law courses but also have tried to expose the students to various other fields of law through various activities and events. This Centre would be one of such initiatives of a blooming National Law University to expose the interested students, scholars and academics to this intricate field of law which has interconnected horizons with both domestic law and International Law. Secondly, this is an area which also cuts across disciplines like Political Science and International Political and Economic Relations. Thirdly, there are not many universities in India which have a dedicated Research Centre for these areas of International and National significance. Hence, it would be an honest endeavour for the purpose of developing a medium through which various issues in International economic relations can be discussed, debated, deliberated and appreciated.
VISION & MISSION
To Establish and Develop a Centre of Research and Learning in the area of International Trade and International Investment Laws which could also create an impact in policy making at National Level with the inclusion of all stakeholders.
INTERNSHIP POLICY
1. MODE OF INTERNSHIP: a. The internship shall be conducted online, utilizing appropriate communication and collaboration platforms.
2. NUMBER OF INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: a. The centre shall offer a maximum of five internship positions at a given time, unless otherwise notified. Out of the five internship positions, one position may be offered to a candidate of DNLU in case a good application is received.
3. DURATION OF INTERNSHIP: a. To complete the internship, interns must actively participate for a minimum period of 30 consecutive days. b. Internship may be extended on Directorâs approval by one month.
4. INTERNâs RESPONSIBILITIES: a. The primary focus of the internship shall be undertaking research work to create a âResearch Report on Fisheries Subsidies Agreement of the WTO: Issues, Challenges and Prospects for Developing Countriesâ. b. The Report shall me modelled on the lines of the style and content of reports prepared by Law Commissions of India. On successful completion of the Report, the same shall be published by the Centre and due credit will be given to the interns as per their contribution in the Report.
5. TASK PERFORMANCE: a. Interns must submit their assigned work within the stipulated time for approval from the internship coordinator or project leader. b. If changes or revisions are suggested, the updated work must be resubmitted within the assigned timeframe.
6. PLAGIARISM POLICY: a. Every submitted work will be checked for plagiarism, and the percentage of detected plagiarism should not exceed 10%.
7. STIPEND: a. Upon successful completion of internship, interns shall be eligible to receive a stipend of Rs. 2000, subject to satisfactory performance. b. Stipend cancellation may occur due to unsatisfactory work/submissions.
8. UNSATISFACTORY SUBMISSIONS:
a. If the updated work fails to meet the directions provided by the project leader or internship coordinator, it will be considered an unsatisfactory submission.
b. If an intern commits three unsatisfactory submissions, their stipend shall stand cancelled. c. If an intern’s internship period concludes, and they submit an unsatisfactory assignment as their final task, the internship will not be deemed complete until they provide a satisfactory work submission. In such cases, certain measures will be implemented to address the misconduct and ensure accountability. The following revised statement captures these points:
1. Completion of Internship: The internship will not be considered complete if an intern submits an unsatisfactory assignment as their final task.
2. Withholding of Stipend and Internship Certificate: Until the intern provides a satisfactory work submission, the stipend and issuance of the internship certificate will be temporarily withheld.
3. Deadline for Submission: The intern will be given a specific deadline, typically three days, to revise and resubmit the unsatisfactory work.
4. Stipend Cancellation: If the intern fails to submit a satisfactory work within the specified three-day period, their stipend shall be cancelled.
5. Revocation of Internship: If the intern further delays and does not submit a satisfactory work within an additional two-day period, their internship will be deemed revoked.
Explanation:
a. Noncompletion of work within the assigned time will be considered an unsatisfactory submission, with each task evaluated individually.
9. TERMINATION OF INTERNSHIP:
a. Any successive unsatisfactory submission, as determined by the project leader and approved by the director, will result in termination of the internship.
b. Internship may be cancelled by the Director if there are any instances of any misbehaviour which may include maligning the reputation of the University as well as that of the Centre, disclosing confidential information, treating fellow interns with misbehaviour etc.
10. COPYRIGHT:
a. The copyright for every submitted work by the intern shall vest with the Centre for Studies in International Trade And International Investment Laws (CITIL), DNLU, Jabalpur
11. SELECTION PROCESS
a. Interns will be shortlisted first on the basis of their C.V.
b. Short listed intern will have to face a panel interview. Provided that if a selected individual fails to join the internship after the final selection then they shall be barred from subsequently applying to the centre for future.
b. Only those individuals who have completed their 2nd year of a 5-year integrated programme or 1st year of a 3-year LLB programme are eligible for internship.