Kantipur/The Kathmandu Post is seeking three law students to work as research interns on a data-driven investigative journalism project.

Position: Research Interns

Position overview

• Interns will read and analyze legal documents, particularly criminal charge sheets and judgments, and enter structured data into a Google Sheets data-base. The work requires careful reading of Nepali legal texts, strong attention to detail, and accurate, consistent data entry.

Note: This database will support an upcoming published investigative series.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in a law program (second year or above preferred)
• Comfortable reading Nepali legal documents, including charge sheets and judgments
• Proficient in Google Sheets
• Must have access to a personal laptop (work-from-home position)
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to meet deadlines
• Interest in law, justice, and journalism

What you will gain

• Direct exposure to investigative and data journalism methods
• Experience building a legal database from primary source documents
• Credit in a published investigative series in a national publication
• Reference letter upon successful completion
• Practical understanding of Nepal's criminal justice process

Duration and commitment

• Approximately one month, beginning in the last week of Chaitra 2082 Estimated 6 hours per day

How to apply

Please send a brief note introducing yourself, mentioning your current year of study, and explaining why you are interested in this opportunity. 

hrd@kmg.com.np

Application Deadline: 27th Chaitra, 2082

Source: Kantipur