Research Fellow

Vidhi Centre For Legal Policy

Posted: 4 months ago
Openings: 10
Applicants: 0

Job Description

Vidhi is an independent think tank that conducts legal research and assists the government in drafting better laws. It is also committed to producing legal research of the highest standard with the aim of informing public debate and contributing to improved governance. Vidhi works with Ministries of the Government of India and State Governments, as well as other public institutions, providing research and drafting support at various stages of law-making. Vidhi also conducts and freely disseminates independent research in diverse areas of legal reform, which it believes is critical to India s future. Vidhi is an equal-opportunity employer and neither practices nor tolerates any kind of discriminatory behaviour.

Role Description

Undertake high-quality legal research, analysis and drafting in areas which are within the purview of the State Legislature and Government under the Constitution.
Prepare reports, research notes and presentations.
Coordinate and attend meetings / consultations / presentations with government officials, academics, researchers, and other stakeholders.
Be organised, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
Write articles, blogs, and participate in podcasts to disseminate research work.

Essential Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Law and/or postgraduate degree in Law

0-3 years of demonstrable work experience in the domain of legal research and/or litigation at the Bombay High Court/Supreme Court.

Excellent legal research and writing/drafting skills.

Excellent communication/presentation skills.

Desirable requirements

Master s degree in law, social sciences, or public policy studies.

Experience in interacting with government officials, civil society groups, and concerned stakeholders.

Prior experience in data gathering and empirical research methods.

Prior publications in legal journals and newspapers.

Candidates who are fluent in Marathi (spoken and written) will be strongly preferred.

These are full-time positions based out of Mumbai.

Remuneration will be competitive, in line with experience and existing structure at Vidhi.

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