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Legal Team Internship

16 May 2025

About Pratham

Pratham was founded in 1995 to provide preschool education to children in Mumbai slums. Over the last 30 years, Pratham has grown to be one of the largest non-profit organizations working to provide quality education to children and youth in over 23 states and union territories across the country, through a range of interventions.

Pratham is a widely recognized organization, having received notable awards such as the Lui Che Woo Prize, WISE Prize for Innovation, Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, the Henry R Kravis Prize in Leadership, and the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Public Service. For more details, refer to www.pratham.org.

Internship Description | Legal Team

We are seeking interns to join our Legal Team. As part of the internship, you will support the team with a variety of legal tasks, including drafting and vetting documents, conducting legal research, and providing opinions on legal matters. The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in legal analysis, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in legal writing and research.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drafting and Vetting

  • Creating, reviewing, vetting, and revising legal documents such as contracts, agreements, policies, and process notes to ensure adherence to Pratham’s organizational rules, legal standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory compliance.
  • Some documents include:
    • Donor Agreements
    • Vendor Agreements
    • Collaboration Agreements
    • Lease Agreements
    • Policies and Guidelines
    • Forms, Undertakings, Declarations
    • Applications
    • Process Notes

2. Legal Research

  • Conducting research on various legal issues, including but not limited to:
    • Labour laws (EPFO, ESIC, maternity benefits, employer-employee matters, contract laws, minimum wages, shops and establishments)
    • Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)
    • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
    • Data Protection Laws
    • Intellectual Property Laws
    • Other applicable statutory and regulatory provisions

3. Legal Opinion & Advisory

  • Providing legal opinions on technical issues related to Pratham’s operations.
  • Analyzing Pratham’s legal standing concerning a particular issue, transaction, or action and presenting well-researched recommendations.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal intern should have a background in law, showcasing strong analytical, research, and legal drafting skills. They should demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and excellent organizational and time management skills.

Required Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Law (LLB or LLM).
  • Strong research and legal writing skills.
  • Familiarity with Indian legal frameworks, particularly contract law, labour laws, and compliance-related matters.
  • Proficiency in MS Word and legal research databases.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Passionate about using legal expertise for social impact.

Duration and Location

This will be an onsite internship for 1-2 months, with the possibility of extension. However, in special cases, a remote mode of internship may be considered. Interns also have the option to work out of the Delhi office on working days.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should email their resumes to anisha.kaushik@pratham.org and mention Application for the position of ‘Internship – Legal Team’ in the subject line. Kindly attach the following documents along with your application:

1. Resume

  • Contact information
  • Academic background (universities attended, degrees acquired, academic records)
  • Past work/volunteership/internship experience, if any, highlighting relevant skills
  • Languages spoken
  • A brief statement on why you are interested in this role and the skills you bring to the position.

2. Writing Sample

  • Please provide a self-authored legal writing sample, which can include coursework, case briefs, research papers, or any relevant legal analysis.

3. Availability

  • Specify the number of weekly hours you are available for work.

Perks

  • Certificate of Internship
  • Letter of Recommendation

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual responses to every applicant. We will reach out only to shortlisted candidates. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

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