About PRS Legislative Research
PRS Legislative Research is an independent, non-profit research organisation established to strengthen India’s legislative process by making it more informed, transparent, and participatory. Based in New Delhi, PRS supports Members of Parliament (MPs) by providing high-quality, non-partisan analysis on legislation and public policy.
About Legal Internship Opportunity at PRS Legislative Research
PRS Legislative Research is offering an unpaid, physical (in-office) Research Intern position, ideal for students across disciplines with a strong interest in policy, legislation, and parliamentary work.
Internship Details
- Position: Research Intern (Departments available: Research and Outreach)
- Mode: Physical (In-office) — interns must report to the office.
- Duration: Flexible, normally 4 to 8 weeks.
- Location:New Delhi (Jangpura)
- Address: 3rd Floor, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, 212, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, New Delhi – 110002.
- Last Date to Apply: 20 November 2025
- Stipend: Unpaid. (No accommodation or remuneration provided).
Focus Areas
- Parliamentary Processes and Functioning
- Legislation and Policy Issues
- Non-partisan Analysis of Bills and Debates
- Outreach and Citizen Engagement
Eligibility & Requirements
- Open to students across disciplines (no specific year mentioned).
- Deep interest in Parliament, legislation, and public policy.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent writing skills.
- Ability to work full-time in an offline/in-office setup.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist analysts in research on legislation and policy issues.
- Prepare briefs, notes, and background research for parliamentary work.
- Support PRS’s analysis of Bills, debates, and legislative functioning.
- Contribute to outreach activities (tracking MPs/MLAs, citizen engagement, legislative data).
- Undertake and complete an internship project under mentorship.
- Work on projects assigned during parliamentary sessions or matched to the intern’s interests during non-session periods.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must fill out the online application form by 20 November 2025.
- Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd48lpfVAB1t71fsKIaqRjFkVLeLyaWzQzpLWEY9_r3qQb6kw/viewform
- Note: The form must be completed in one session — no save option.
The form requires you to upload:
- A Statement of Purpose (SOP) (≤ 500 words).
- An updated resume (PDF).
- A writing sample (≤ 1000 words) on any policy issue (PDF).
- For Queries: internship@prsindia.org
