Internship Opportunity at OutofCourt.in

About OutofCourt.in

Outofcourt.in works towards increasing awareness and understanding of mediation and ADR in India, and building engagement with dispute resolution beyond traditional litigation.

About the Internship

Outofcourt.in invites applications for its 4-week Mediation Internship for law students interested in understanding how dispute resolution is evolving in India.

This is a guided, self-driven internship.

It is not lecture-based – interns learn through research, observation, and active engagement with mediation as it functions in practice.

The program is mentored by Meena P. Waghray and the Outofcourt.in team of Mediators.

How the Internship Works

Interns take ownership of their learning by:

• Researching mediation and ADR concepts
• Studying legal frameworks, case laws, and real scenarios
• Observing how mediation connects with courts and dispute resolution systems
• Reflecting on their learning through structured outputs

Guidance and feedback are provided—but engagement is driven by the intern.

Areas You Will Explore

• Process and dynamics of mediation
• Core principles of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• The Mediation Bill and its role in India
• Judicial approaches and case laws
• Settlement structures and documentation
• The evolution of mediation in India

Field Observation (Mandatory)

• Visit to a Mediation Centre
• Visit to a Court

What We Expect from Interns

Interns are expected to contribute actively.

1. Research & Learning

• Undertake independent research on assigned topics
• Engage with legal materials and case studies

2. Reflection & Documentation

• Maintain a weekly reflection journal that leads up to an Internship Report.
• Document insights from research and field visits

3. Mediation Awareness Initiative

As part of the internship, interns contribute to building awareness of mediation within their own environments through Social Media

This may include:

• Creating simple explainers, posts, or short content on mediation
• Sharing insights from their internship journey 
• Writing brief articles or reflections 
• Engaging peers in discussions on ADR

4. Outreach & Leadership (Optional but Encouraged)

Interns are encouraged to take initiative by:

• Conducting a small awareness session or discussion in their college
• Collaborating with ADR cells or student groups
• Introducing mediation concepts to peers in accessible ways

Interns are expected to undertake at least one meaningful outreach effort during the internship.

Why this matters

These activities are not framed as promotion, but as an opportunity to:

• Build clarity in explaining legal concepts
• Develop a professional voice
• Contribute to the growing mediation ecosystem in India

Why This Internship

Mediation is becoming an important part of dispute resolution in India.

This internship helps you:

• Engage with mediation beyond textbooks
• Understand its practical and professional relevance
• Explore whether this is a field you may want to pursue further

Students who participate actively often begin to see mediation not just as a subject—but as a possible area of practice.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 Weeks
• Mode: Online
• Cohort Size: 15 interns
• Fee: None
• Stipend: None
• Eligibility: Open to all law students

Certificate

A certificate will be awarded upon:

• Completion of assigned work
• Submission of reflections
• Participation in internship activities, including outreach

Selection Process

• CV submission
• Indication of preferred month
• Short screening process

How to Apply?

Interested students can email their CV to: indiamediates@gmail.com (Please mention your preferred month)

Contact

Juthika Mondal (Coordinator Internships and Mediation Training at Outofcourt.in
): 9448273021