Evara Foundation, an NGO working for the empowerment of persons with disabilities, is calling for applications for its Winter Internship Program 2020-21.
About the Organisation
Evara Foundation is a prominent non-government organization working for the empowerment of persons with disabilities and towards the overall betterment of society.
Evara envisions every life as equal and promotes inclusive environment for all. Legal research and advocacy is one of the core work areas of the Evara Foundation.
Its ongoing works include Information dissemination projects, legal aid facilities, policy advocacy & research, encouragement of self-employment, career-counseling for persons with disabilities, and facilitation in the procurement of assistive devices. The entire functioning of the Trust is based on the wholesome empowerment of persons with disabilities. Evara also supports ancillary causes associated with disability and other critical social causes for the overall upliftment of society.
Area of Law
Disability Rights
Responsibilities
- Drafting legal representation, writs, applications, filing RTIs.
- Preparation of write-ups and case summaries.
- Advanced legal research on issues taken up by the legal team of the organisation.
Number of positions
Four (4)
Stipend
No
Mode of Internship
Work from home
Period of Internship
- Minimum: 1 month
- Maximum: 3 months
Eligibility
Students of law currently in their 3rd year and above (5 years integrated law course) or 2nd year and above (3 years law course).
Awards/Certificate
A certificate will be issued on the successful completion of the internship program. Along with the internship certificate, a recommendation letter will be provided to the best intern of the Winter Internship Program 2020-21.
Last Date to Apply
17th January 2021 (23:59 hrs IST)
Procedure to Apply
Send your resume and a brief write-up on “Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in India” (maximum 500 words) to evarafoundation[at]gmail.com and kindly mention the subject as “Internship”.
Selection Process
A telephonic interview of selected candidates will be scheduled for 19th January 2021. Selected candidates will be informed about the confirmation of their internship following the interview on 19th January 2021 itself latest by 22:00 hrs IST.
Commencement of Internship
20th January 2021
Contact Information
evarafoundation[at]gmail.com
