Programmes
Learning policy by doing.
Our programmes build the next generation of policy thinkers — through hands-on training and structured internships in law, governance and public policy.
Training & capacity building
Skills for policy work
Good policy work depends on skills that are rarely taught in a classroom: finding and reading the law, handling data, writing clearly for decision-makers and presenting an argument with confidence. Our training programmes teach these skills through practice.
Sessions are led by IPRS members — lawyers, researchers and managers — and are designed for students, young professionals and people working in civil society.
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Legal research
Finding, reading and citing statutes, rules and judgments.
W
Policy writing
Writing briefs, commentaries and consultation responses.
D
Data & evidence
Using public data and simple analysis to support an argument.
S
Public speaking
Presenting research at seminars, panels and roundtables.
Formats
How we train
01
Workshops
Half-day and full-day hands-on sessions, in person in Lucknow or online.
02
Short courses
Multi-session courses that build a skill step by step, with exercises and feedback.
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Institutional sessions
Training designed with colleges, universities and organisations for their students or staff.
Internships
Work on live projects
IPRS internships place students on real research and campaign work, guided by a mentor from one of our five wings. Interns have helped run our public campaigns and contribute to our analysis.
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students in law, social sciences, management, technology and related fields
- Four to eight weeks, in person in Lucknow or online
- Matched with a mentor and a project in one of our focus areas
- Certificate on successful completion
What interns do
Research
Literature reviews, legal analysis and data collection.
Writing
Drafting briefs, commentaries and campaign content.
Campaigns
Helping plan and run public campaigns on the ground.
Events
Supporting seminars, workshops and the annual conference.
How to apply
Four simple steps
Prepare
Your CV, a short statement of interest and one writing sample.
Send
Email iprs.global@gmail.com with “Internship” or “Training” in the subject line.
Discuss
Shortlisted applicants have a short conversation with our team.
Begin
You are matched with a mentor, a wing and a project.
Questions
Programme FAQs
Are internships paid?
Internships are primarily learning opportunities. Any support for travel or campaign work is discussed openly before you begin.
Can our college request a training session?
Yes. We design training with colleges, universities and organisations. Write to us with your audience, the skills you would like to build and preferred dates.
Can I intern online?
Yes. Many research and writing tasks can be done remotely; campaign and event work usually needs you in Lucknow.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Interns and training participants receive a certificate on successful completion.
Start learning
Build your skills with IPRS.
Apply for an internship, join a training programme, or invite us to run a session at your institution.
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