Students and professionals from diverse academic backgrounds, professions, ethnicities and nationalities partake in these programmes to acquire niche industry experience in line with their academic interests, future works or professional goals.
Internships are provided in several areas including Law, International Law, International Affairs, Diplomacy, Terror Laws, Media, Film Studies, Anthropology, Policy Research, Gender Studies, History and Heritage Management, Human Rights, Refugee and Migrant Rights, etc.
What is a Project Internship Programme?
DraftCraft USA DOES NOT offer internships in its core areas of work.
Limited internship opportunities, however, are offered through the Project Internship Programme where candidates seeking international industry experience get a chance to work on DraftCraft USA's Live Projects and gain hands-on practical experience.
The programme offers project-based industrial internships, and not generic or academic internships, that provide niche industry exposure in specific Focus Areas such as Law, International Affairs, Gender Rights, Policy Research, etc. (details listed below).
Project Internship Programme is also offered in several Modes such as WAP, PROP, PROP-R, etc. (details listed below).
Why should I choose a Project Internship Programme?
A Project Internship Programme provides a unique 'global' industrial experience by allowing candidates to choose a focus area and a country/region of interest for the internship.
For example, a candidate residing in Romania may choose to work on a Live Project in Texas with a focus on Human Rights or a Live Project in New York with a focus on Terror Laws.
Through this programme, interns get a chance to become a part of a fast-growing international community whose members actively work on DraftCraft USA's Live Projects in varying capacities.
These internships are particularly beneficial to individuals looking to embark upon or diversify into an international career.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for this internship programme?
- Candidates must pursue a graduate's or a post-graduate's degree in a relevant field from a recognised institution or university or have completed one
- Candidates must demonstrate high professional aptitude
- Candidates must be creative, self-driven and passionate individuals
- Candidates must possess a general understanding of working of international organisations
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior 'relevant' and 'professional' work experience
Note: 1) 'Relevant' experience pertains to work experience in the field of internship applied for
2) 'Professional' work experience does not include prior internships, free or paid for
Is there any Pre-Requisite Requirement for this internship programme?
In order to partake in a Project Internship Programme, eligible candidates, both Indian and Foreign, have to undertake a mandatory and chargeable Project Appraisal Workshop (PAW) that apprises them about the latest in DraftCraft USA's specialised works in the Live Project(s) in the country / region / zone, chosen for the internship. The workshop includes in-depth and updated information on the legal position and situation on Ground Zero.
PAW is mandatory and chargeable for interns. For details on the workshop and charges applicable, click here.
The workshop is integrated with the internship programme i.e., the workshop sessions are interspersed through the internship period.
PAWs are also mandatory for DraftCraft USA's core team members, researchers and full-time project staff members. They are held every month and at no cost for in-house personnel.
Is there any Scholarship available for PAW?
For select interns the mandatory Project Appraisal Workshop is sponsored, in part or full, by DraftCraft USA as part of its integrated Social Responsibility Programme (SOREPRO).
The sponsored candidates are cherry-picked by DraftCraft USA by dint of proven professional capabilities and specific qualifications.
They include the economically and socially marginalised groups including - members of tribal and indigenous groups who are victims of discrimination; the differently-abled; victims of hate crimes; victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence; and those living in conflict zones.
Candidates who wish to apply for SOREPRO, may check the relevant section in the Internship Application Form. Eligibility for SOREPRO will be thoroughly vetted through appropriate legal documents and certificates. The final decision regarding the application rests with DraftCraft USA.
Presently, the Project Internship Programme is being offered in the following Modes:
Can I apply for an internship in a Focus Area different from my academic or professional background?
Yes, you may apply for an internship programme with a Focus Area different from that of your academic background or professional experience.
Through the Project Internship Programme, internships are offered in myriad areas including Law, International Law, International Affairs, Diplomacy, Terror Laws, Media, Film Studies, Anthropology, Policy Research, Gender Studies, History and Heritage Management, Human Rights, Refugee and Migrant Rights, etc.
So, for example, a candidate with a degree or experience in Law may apply for an internship in International Affairs and Diplomacy or a candidate with a degree or experience in Commerce may apply for an internship in Gender Rights.
However, to qualify for the internship programme, the candidate will have to undertake the mandatory Project Appraisal Workshop that will, in this case, be customised to include fundamental / bridge modules.
What happens after I make an application?
Owing to the rigorous nature of the Project Internship Programme, DraftCraft USA offers a very limited number of internships every month in each Focus Area.
After receiving an application, the office contacts the applicant, only if there is a spot available, to verify the eligibility of the applicant and explain the future course of action.
DraftCraft USA receives a huge volume of internship applications every day. It may take upto two weeks to respond to a fresh application. If you don't receive a response within this time, you may consider your application closed.
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1) Project Programme - Field (PROP / Physical Mode)
2) Project Programme - Residential Field (PROP-R / Residential Field Mode)
3) Work Away Programme (WAP / Distance Mode)
Project Programme - Field (PROP) 2022-23
PROP offers a unique opportunity to project interns to observe, learn and participate hands-on in DraftCraft USA's Live Projects, gain practical training and acquire niche industry experience in line with their professional goals.
Country Locations for PROP Internships:
Presently, PROP internship opportunity is available for eligible candidates from across the world at select cities, where DraftCraft International's Studios, Offices and/or Partner Venues are located, in the following countries:
India, Australia, Bhutan, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, UK, USA and Venezuela
Duration for PROP Internships:
PROP is an ongoing internship programme. Candidates may apply, at any time, for:
Minimum - Two Weeks | Maximum - 12 Weeks
Eligibility Criteria and Pre-Requisite Requirement for PROP:
Eligibility Criteria and Pre-Requisite Requirement are the same as listed at the top of this page.
Project Programme - Residential Field (PROP-R) 2022-23
The programme offers a unique opportunity to interns to observe, learn and participate hands-on in DraftCraft USA's Live Projects on field, gain field training and acquire niche industry experience in line with their professional goals.
During PROP-R internships, participants must undertake a minimum one-week residential field component at a specified PROP-R location. They may complete the remaining duration of the internship programme at their respective cities/countries, remotely.
During the mandatory one-week residential period, candidates are provided free basic, shared accommodation. Candidates wishing to stay longer for the residential field component may do so at an extra cost.
PROP-R is not an ongoing programme and is available at pre-specified times of the year at specific locations only. During the given period, candidates may apply for:
Minimum - Two Weeks | Maximum - Four Weeks
Eligible candidates from across the world may apply for a PROP-R internship at one or more programme location(s) listed below. Candidates may apply for a minimum two-week and a maximum four-week internship starting on any date within the given period of the said programme.
For example, a candidate applies for a three-week PROP-R internship and chooses A New York Programme. Upon selection, the candidate will have to mandatorily live in New York for one week, within the period specified for The New York Programme. During this one week residential field component, candidate may avail the free basic, shared accommodation provided by DraftCraft USA. The candidate may complete the remaining two weeks of the internship either remotely (from his/her respective city) or may continue to stay in New York (at an extra cost).
Eligibility Criteria and Pre-Requisite Requirement for PROP-R:
Eligibility Criteria and Pre-Requisite Requirement are the same as listed at the top of this page.
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Candidates looking for Residential Field Internships for longer durations may apply for:
1) Project Programme - Advanced Residential Field (PROP-AR) / Two-Week Residential
Fixed Duration: Eight Weeks | PROP-AR is similar to PROP-R, except that participants must undertake a minimum two-week residential field component at two specified PROP-AR locations in the same zone. They may complete the remaining duration of the eight-week internship programme at their respective cities/countries, remotely.
2) Project Programme - Extensive Residential Field (PROP-ER) / Three-Week Residential
Fixed Duration: 12 weeks | PROP-ER is similar to PROP-R, except that participants must undertake a minimum three-week residential field component at three specified PROP-ER locations in the same zone. They may complete the remaining duration of the 12-week internship programme at their respective cities/countries, remotely.
> During the mandatory two-week / three-week residential period in PROP-AR and PROP-ER, respectively, candidates are provided free basic, shared accommodation. Candidates wishing to stay longer for the residential field component may do so at an extra cost.
> For PROP-AR and PROP-ER internships, Eligibility Criteria and Pre-Requisite Requirement are the same as listed at the top of this page.
> Candidates interesting in applying for PROP-AR and PROP-ER internships may send in their updated resume to intern@draftcraft.in and enquire about the dates and availability of the said programmes.
Work Away Programme (WAP) 2022-23
WAP is a novel programme carved out of the traditional hands-on industrial internship programme offered earlier.
WAP helps eligible candidates acquire niche project-based industry experience as they 'work away' from traditional office spaces, at project locations in their respective towns or cities, on DraftCraft USA's Live Projects.
WAP is a distance / virtual mode internship programme. Interns may have to visit project locations in their respective towns or cities.
Duration for WAP Internships:
WAP is an ongoing internship programme. Candidates may apply, at any time, for:
Minimum - Two Weeks | Maximum - 12 Weeks
Eligibility Criteria and Pre-Requisite Requirement for WAP:
In order to partake in a Work-Away Internship Programme, eligible candidates, both Indian and Foreign, have to undertake a mandatory and chargeable Project Appraisal Workshop (PAW) that apprises them about the latest in DraftCraft USA's specialised works in the Live Project(s) in the country / region / zone, chosen for the internship. The workshop includes in-depth and updated information on the legal position and situation on Ground Zero.
PAW is mandatory and chargeable for interns. For details on the workshop and charges applicable, click here.
The workshop is integrated with the internship programme i.e., the workshop sessions are interspersed through the internship period. So, PAWs are also mandatory for DraftCraft USA's core team members, researchers and full-time project staff members. They are held every month and at no cost for in-house personnel.
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To Apply for a Project Internship Programme
To apply, send in an updated resume to intern@draftcraft.in complete with contact details, educational qualifications and professional experience. The applicant must also fill the Internship Application Form to complete the application process. You may access the form at the end of this page also.
Those applicants who have to attend semester classes online but wish to participate in an internship programme may apply too. Appropriate provisions will be made, on request, to facilitate the same.
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Presently, we are accepting applications for the Project Internship Programme in the following Focus Areas:
Law / Legal Internship
Offered By: DraftCraft Institute of Law
Responsibilities: Assisting the legal team on 'live' projects | Identifying legal issues and assisting in collating information | Conducting research for creating white papers and petitions | Writing across DraftCraft International's legal platforms on issues of law and processes | Gathering the latest information and writing reports on drafts / judgments and rulings
Focus Areas: Gender Laws, Women Laws, Article 19, Heritage Laws, Native Laws, Privacy Laws, Censorship Laws, IPR and the Law, Media Laws, Terrorism Laws, Environmental Laws, Constitutional Laws, Human Rights, Article 15 and Medico-Legal Issues
International Law Internship
Offered By: DraftCraft Institute of Law
Responsibilities: Identifying international issues, border issues, conflict zones and standard positions vis-a-vis legal framework | Writing across DraftCraft International's legal platforms on issues of global law, processes and issues | Gathering the latest information and writing reports on academic analysis / judgments / rulings and official communications
Focus Areas: International Law, European Union Laws, International Human Rights, International Refugee and Migration Rights
International Affairs & Diplomacy Internship
Offered By: DraftCraft Institute of International Affairs
Responsibilities: Assisting in key 'live' international projects | Gathering the latest information and writing reports on academic analysis and official communications
Focus Areas: International Human Rights, International Migration and Refugee Rights, International Law and Diplomacy, Foreign Policy (State, Region, Global), Foreign Media and Bias, etc.
International Refugee & Migrant Rights Internship
Offered By: DraftCraft Institute of International Affairs
Responsibilities: Assisting in key 'live' international projects | Handling analyses, reports and white papers on migration laws and refugee rights within nations and in conflict zones | Gathering the latest information and writing reports on academic analysis and official communications
International Human Rights Internship
Offered By: DraftCraft Institute of International Affairs
Responsibilities: Researching, documenting and writing on human rights issues around the world | Working closely with entities strategically - local, national or beyond borders to identify basic human rights and concurrent violations in letter, form, and spirit | Identifying a lack of statute, practice or precedent to uphold basic rights | Gathering the latest information and writing reports
Policy Research and Analysis Internship
Offered By: DraftCraft Institute of Policy
Responsibilities: Assisting a team on projects based on public policy, state policy, socio-economic, and geopolitical policies | Meeting stakeholders and documenting issues and policy effectiveness | Gathering the latest information and writing reports on academic analysis / policy papers / judgments / rulings / policy drafts and official communications
Focus Areas: Public Policy, State Policy, Socio-economic and Geo-political Policies, etc.
Gender Rights Internship
Offered By: DraftCraft Institute of Gender Studies
Responsibilities: Researching, documenting and writing on gender | Identifying fluid, blurred notions of gender, pinpointing gradations and shifts | Studying cultural nuances of gender and examining it against the backdrop of history, law and policy | Gathering the latest information and writing reports on drafts / judgments and rulings | Working closely with the media
Focus Areas: Gender Rights, Laws, Policy and Practice, Gender-Based Violence, etc.
Heritage Management Internship
Offered By: DraftCraft Institute of History & Heritage Management
Responsibilities: Assisting in live projects focusing on history and heritage management | Making field visits to heritage sites and meeting stakeholders | Documenting through photography, fact-sheets, articles, etc. | Gathering the latest information and writing reports on academic analysis / policy papers / rulings and official communications | Assisting in organisational activities
Focus Areas: Heritage Laws, Culture, History, Local Issues, Crisis and Resolution, Developmental Threats, Inclusive Tourism, etc.
Anthropology and Natural Law Internship
Offered By: DraftCraft Institute of Anthropological Studies
Responsibilities: Assisting in 'live' anthropology projects | Making field visits on project sites and interacting with stakeholders | Documenting mores, local cuisines, theatre, art forms, folklore, handicrafts, etc. | Gathering the latest information and writing reports on academic analysis / policy drafts / research papers and official communications | Assisting in organisational activities
Focus Areas: Cultures, Tribes, Communities, Traditions, Art forms, Handicrafts, etc.
Film Studies Internship
Offered By: DraftCraft Institute of Film Studies
Responsibilities: Analysing foreign and regional films and examining film techniques (retrospective and modern) | Working closely with a team on key projects (censorship, threat to privacy, freedom, etc.) | Working closely with a team on the research of policy, law and practice in India and globally | Creating presentation material and content for key documentation and white papers
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* As per an updated DraftCraft USA's COVID Policy, participants will have to provide in person, at the time of joining, a COVID Vaccine Certificate, after completing both doses of the vaccine at least a fortnight prior to joining Workshop / Certificate Course / Project Internship Programme / Residential Field Internship Programme / Field Assignment at any DraftCraft Studio, Project / Field Location or Partner Venue. Should the candidate display any symptoms of COVID-19 during the programme or test positive for COVID-19 despite having been vaccinated, the candidate's programme will be put on hold for the period of infection and resumed once s/he procures a Negative RT-PCR Test Report.