Nyaaya invites applications for the post of Intern – Karnataka, to support the Samvidhaan Fellowship in Karnataka with programme implementation, fellowship administration, logistics, and legal research.
ABOUT NYAAYA
Nyaaya is an open-access, digital resource that provides simple, actionable, recallable, and authoritative legal information to Indian citizens. We want to enable access to information about the law in multiple Indian languages so that access to justice is available to all.
To understand Nyaaya better, visit our website: https://nyaaya.org/ and Kannada social media handles.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Nyaaya is looking for a motivated and responsible intern based in Karnataka to assist the Karnataka Programme Manager with the overall coordination and execution of the Samvidhaan Fellowship and allied activities.
The intern will support administrative, logistical, coordination, and legal research tasks, and will work closely with the programme team to ensure smooth on-ground implementation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with overall programme coordination and execution of the Samvidhaan Fellowship in Karnataka.
- Providing administrative and logistical support, including scheduling meetings, documentation of events, reporting, and coordination with Nyaaya’s fellows, partners, and stakeholders.
- Supporting legal research for Nyaaya’s legal awareness programmes and partner organisations, where necessary.
- Assisting in on-ground programme activities, including workshops, meetings, and field visits if and when necessary.
- Supporting documentation, data management, and internal communications
Requirements
Essential
- Undergraduate or postgraduate law or social science student in any year of study with a strong interest in access to justice and social empowerment issues, with a specific focus on women’s and children's rights
- Fluency in both English and Kannada is mandatory (written and spoken)
- Strong writing , research and organisational skills
- Strong project management abilities, with an eye for detail
- Proactive mindset, ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to travel within Karnataka, when required (travel expenses will be reimbursed)
Desirable
- Prior experience in programme coordination, legal research, fieldwork, or social sector internships
- Familiarity with access-to-justice, legal empowerment, or community-based programmes
What’s in it for you?
- Working in a small dynamic team where equal importance is given to different functions
- Exposure to grassroots organisations in Karnataka working on children’s and women’s issues
- A non-hierarchical work environment, and opportunities to ideate solutions and execute them
- Make a positive impact in transforming the relationship between the law and the people interacting with it
Location, Duration, and Remuneration
- The intern should just be based out of Karnataka and be willing to travel. There is no daily in-person office requirement.
- A monthly stipend of INR 7,500 along with an experience certificate will be offered.
- The initial duration of the internship will be 3 months, with a strong possibility of an extension for a longer term subject to performance.
- Mentorship and guidance will be provided throughout the internship.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should apply through our online portal and must submit the following documents merged into one document under the ‘Upload CV’ button:
- Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) in not more than two A4 pages
- A short one-page motivation letter explaining why you wish to work with Nyaaya and your interest in our access to justice work in Karnataka
- (Optional) Writing sample or sample of previous work in English and/or Kannada
The deadline to submit the application is March 20 , 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
While queries may be sent through email to kanav@nyaaya.in, we will not review any applications sent by email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.