Job Opportunity: Constitution Defender Fellowship | Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR)

Organization:
Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR) — a non-profit working to advance constitutional rights through litigation, policy research, and governance interventions, particularly for marginalized groups including women, Dalit/Adivasi communities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ persons.

Location / Mode:
Pan-India (14 fellowship positions)

• Fellows from Southern States: Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
• 4 Fellows from the rest of India
• Mode: Litigation-focused, in-person field and court work

Position / Vacancies:

• Post: Constitution Defender Fellow
• Duration: 33 months (2.75 years)
• Total Vacancies: 14

Eligibility Criteria:

• Law graduate enrolled with the State Bar Council
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience
• Strong commitment to constitutional rights and social justice
• Excellent research, drafting, and writing skills in English

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in strategic constitutional litigation
• Provide legal support to marginalized groups
• Handle human rights and constitutional law matters
• Conduct legal research, drafting, and case preparation
• Support advocacy, community outreach, and rights-based initiatives

Last Date to Apply:
17 December 2025

Apply Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRSG5fpkhY9EeacF1OisIRkr47JEd5QukDOhej60ZBjfHLqA/viewform