About MNLU
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act 2014 on 20th March 2014, is one of the premier National Law Universities in India.
About The Pro Bono Club
The Pro Bono Club was established by the Department of Justice, Government of India at MNLU Mumbai and is committed to promoting legal awareness, social justice, and community engagement. The main objectives of the club are:
- Enrol the students of the University in the Nyaya Bandhu (Pro-Bono Legal Services Club) Programme to assist private and public bodies and persons like Government Departments and lawyers to carry out pro-bono work.
- To facilitate undertakings and projects to give the students an opportunity to volunteer and work in favour of underprivileged communities. This is done with the aim of actually helping those in need and also allowing the students to explore the intricacies of social work and establish themselves as contributing professionals of society.
- The Pro-Bono Club will be working on the ‘Assisted Model’ where it will be collaborating with governmental and private organizations; which in turn would improve the efficiency and efficacy of the Club in all its undertakings.
About the Opportunity
The Pro Bono Club is looking to engage full-time interns on a rolling basis to assist with its activities at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai. The applicants are required to mention the duration of their availability at the time of applying. The minimum duration is four weeks. Preference shall be given to applicants who are available for longer durations. The Pro Bono Club reserves the right to conduct interviews.
Mode
The Internship is in Hybrid mode.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Enrol the students of the University in the Nyaya Bandhu (Pro-Bono Legal Services Club) Programme to assist private and public bodies and persons like Government Departments and lawyers to carry out pro-bono work.
- To facilitate undertakings and projects to give the students an opportunity to volunteer and work in favour of underprivileged communities. This is done with the aim of actually helping those in need and also allowing the students to explore the intricacies
of social work and establish themselves as contributing professionals of society.
- The Pro-Bono Club will be working on the ‘Assisted Model’ where it will be collaborating with governmental and private organizations; which in turn would improve the efficiency and efficacy of the Club in all its undertakings.
- Interns possessing exceptional research skills may be given an opportunity to be a part of research projects, publications in reputed journals/books, drafting policies, etc. taken up under the Pro Bono Club’s initiative.
Eligibility Criteria
Students who are pursuing/completed three years of (5 Years Degree) or Two Years of (3 Years Degree) or have completed an LLB Degree or pursuing an LLM are eligible to apply.
Stipend
No TA/stipend shall be paid for the internship.
How to Apply?
The applicants are required to submit their CVs and a Statement of Purpose (maximum 400 words) to The Pro Bono Club at [email protected]. Interns must specify the month/duration of the internship in their application while applying.
Location
Mumbai
Contact Information
All communication related to the internship shall be via email: [email protected]