DHARMASHASTRA NATIONAL
LAW UNIVERSITY, JABALPUR
(M.P.)
Call for Research Internship
(June-July 2024)
CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
AND INVESTMENT LAWS (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 “Trade, Sustainability and Climate
Change.”
About the Centre
The Centre for ‘Studies in International Trade and Investment Laws’ 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
MODE OF INTERNSHIP
The internship shall be conducted online, utilizing appropriate communication and collaboration
platforms.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS
There are a maximum of five internship positions. Out of five positions, one position may be
given to the student of DNLU.
DURATION
To complete the internship, interns must actively participate for a minimum period of 30
consecutive days. Internship may be extended on n Director’s approval by one month.
INTERN’S RESPONSIBILITY
a. The primary focus of the internship shall be undertaking research work to create a “Research
Report on Trade, Sustainability and Climate Change”
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 through a
reputed publisher and due credit will be given to the interns as per their contribution in the
Report.
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.
Internship Policy
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.
PLAGIARISM
Every submitted work will be checked for plagiarism, and the percentage of detected
plagiarism should not exceed 10%.
UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
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.
Internship Policy
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: Noncompletion of work within the assigned time will be considered an
unsatisfactory submission, with each task evaluated individually.
TERMINATION
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.
COPYRIGHT
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.
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. In case the number of application is
huge which makes it impractical to conduct the interviews, then the applications shall be
shortlisted on the basis of the CVonly.
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. And then the waitlisted
candidate shall be given the opportunity.
c. Only those individuals who have completed their 2 nd year of a 5- year integrated programme
or 1 st year of a 3-year LLB programme are eligible for internship.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Last date to apply for internship is 28th May 2024. No subsequent application
shall be entertained. Internship will commence on 20th June 2024.
To apply for the internship, please submit the following documents via email to:
[email protected]
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining your educational background, relevant
research experience, and any publications.
2. Published research paper demonstrating your research and writing abilities.
CENTRE DIRECTOR
MR. UTKARSH K. MISHRA
(ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAW AT DHARMASHASTRA
NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, JABALPUR)
POORVA SHARMA SHLOK RAI
CONVENOR PROJECT HEAD
CONTACT : +91 97525 37685 CONTACT : +91 95790 69318
VIRAJ LAHANE HARSHIT PATHAK
CO- CONVENOR PROJECT HEAD
CONTACT : +91 82258 25333 CONTACT : +91 83059 61477
