Job Opportunity: Litigation Fellow | NLU Delhi

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Organization:
National Law University Delhi – A premier law university established in 2008, consistently ranked among India’s top law schools. The fellowship is offered under the Victim Advocacy Project (VAP), a justice-focused initiative supporting victim-centric criminal litigation and advocacy.

Position:

  • Litigation Fellow

Position / Job Type:

  • Contractual (Retainer Basis)
  • 18-Month Fellowship

Eligibility:

  • LL.B. degree (3-year or 5-year programme)
  • Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
  • Enrolled with a State Bar Council
  • Qualified AIBE
  • Minimum 2 years’ litigation experience (preferably criminal trial courts)
  • Knowledge of criminal laws and court procedures
  • Experience in legal research, drafting, and court proceedings

Desirable:

  • Interest in victim rights advocacy
  • Experience with vulnerable communities or grassroots organisations

Responsibilities:

  • Handle criminal matters from investigation to appeal
  • Appear before courts and assist in proceedings
  • Work directly with victims and families
  • Coordinate with prosecutors and legal authorities
  • Prepare case notes, research outputs, and documentation

Skills Required:

  • Criminal litigation and drafting skills
  • Courtroom and advocacy experience
  • Legal research and case management abilities
  • Communication and coordination skills

Practice Areas Exposure:

  • Criminal Law
  • Victim Rights Advocacy
  • Trial & Appellate Litigation
  • Criminal Justice System

Salary / Stipend:

  • ₹30,000 per month
  • Additional reimbursement up to ₹2,000/month for case management expenses

Location:

  • National Law University Delhi (Delhi NCR)

Last Date to Apply:

  • 20 June 2026, 11:59 PM IST

How to Apply: https://careers.nludelhi.ac.in/login.php?msg=please_login