National Law University Delhi (NLUD) Recruitment 2025

Organization Details

Position Details

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Important Dates

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
• Fellowship Start Date: December 15, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• Law Graduate (LL.B. or B.A.LL.B.)
• Updated knowledge of substantive and procedural child rights laws, including the POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in child rights litigation.
• Proficiency in drafting, pleading, and arguing cases before child-oriented forums in Jammu and Kashmir.

Desirable Qualifications

• LL.M. or equivalent Master’s degree in Law.
• Research experience and proficiency in legal writing.
• Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.

Age Limit

Not specified in the notification.

Reservation Details

No reservation information mentioned in the notification.

Application Fees

Not specified.

Application Process

Application Link: https://forms.gle/RHumwuKrDdYWWhCx6

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for the interview stage of the selection process.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on eligibility, experience, and qualifications.
• Interview for shortlisted candidates.

Responsibilities of Litigation Fellows

• Attend training and capacity-building sessions organized by the Litigation Fellowship Supervisor.
• Handle cases related to children in need of care and protection, and children in conflict with the law assigned by the Supervisor. This includes meeting the child and family, preparing and filing court submissions, arguing cases, and providing updates.
• Submit weekly case reports in the prescribed format to the Supervisor.
• Participate in monthly review sessions (online and offline) with the Supervisor.
• Submit brief notes for publication in the quarterly newsletter under “Notes from the Field,” highlighting the fellows’ experiences, successes, and challenges.

Contact Information

Other Important Information

The NLUD Justice for Children Litigation Fellowship is a flagship initiative by the National Law University Delhi in collaboration with UNICEF. It aims to strengthen child rights advocacy and legal aid frameworks in India by creating a dedicated network of young, trained litigators. The 2025–26 cycle will operate in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Fellows are expected to contribute both to litigation and to the dissemination of knowledge through research notes and field reports.

Official Links

• Official Notification Link: https://nludelhi.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NLUD-J4C-Litigation-Fellowship-Call.pdf
• Official Website: https://nludelhi.ac.in