Consultant (Legal Research) at NLU Delhi

About the Job Opportunity

The National Law University Delhi (NLUD) invites applications for 01 post of a full-time Consultant (Legal Research) for a project related to “New Criminal Laws”.

Responsibilities

The Consultant will be expected to assist the Project Coordinator in the overall supervision and completion of the Project. The responsibilities of the Consultant include-

• Review the work of Researchers for ensuring legal accuracy and providing inputs on use of correct legal terminology, language, citations, references etc.;
• Coordinate with the team of Researchers.

Eligibility

Essential

• Law graduate (LL.B. or B.A.LL.B.) with a minimum 7 years of experience in litigation and research:
• Updated knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal law; efficiency in legal content review;
• Proficiency in English;
• Skilled in MS Office applications.

Desirable

Prior work on New Criminal Laws.

Compensation

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The duration of the contract currently will be two (2) months. The contract may be terminated by the University before the completion of two (2) months or may be extended as required.

Nature of Appointment

Contractual

How to Apply?

Interested persons should complete the in and submit it with the following three documents:

• your résumé/CV (it must include educational qualification, specialization, post qualification experience, publication (if any);
• Any published work or a 500-word write-up on ‘New Criminal Laws’; and
• a brief statement (maximum 800 words) outlining how you fulfill the essential/desirable qualifications and also possess the skills required for this position.

Please ensure that the submitted application includes the completed form as well as all the three attachments [(a), (b) and (c) above].

Application Deadline

23:59 p.m. on (Tuesday) June 3, 2025

Important Instructions

1. The application must be submitted only through the online form specified at the end of this post. Physical/ email applications will not be considered.
2. Candidates will be shortlisted based on an assessment of their application, materials submitted through the online form. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Interviews will be held online.
3. Only those candidates selected for the interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from the University within 2 weeks after the deadline, please assume that your application has not been considered.
4. The eligibility criteria listed here do not guarantee an interview or a final offer.
5. NLU Delhi reserves the right not to fill the positions advertised here.
6. NLU Delhi is an equal opportunity employer.

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