MNLU Mumbai: Call For Mumbai-Based Lawyers For Pro Bono Work

Application Deadline: On or before the 1st of September 2023

Venue Address: 2nd Floor, CETTM-MTNL Building, Technology Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400076

Contact: ccle@mnlumumbai.edu.in

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai was established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act, 2014, on the 20th of March 2014. It is one of the premier National Law Universities in India. The Act envisaged establishing National Law University in Maharashtra to impart advanced legal education and promote society-oriented research in legal studies for the advancement of the societal life of the country.

The prime goal of the University is to disseminate advanced legal knowledge and processes of law amongst the students and impart to them the skills of advocacy, legal services and law reforms and make them aware and capable to utilise these instruments for social transformation and development. Since its inception, the University has made serious and sincere efforts to excel in the field of legal research and education.

In recent years, the University has taken long strides in areas of research and has established Research Centres in the areas of Clinical Legal Education, Criminal Justice, Maritime Law, Research, Intellectual Property, TaxationLaw and Information Technology.

MNLU Mumbai has also been granted the Department for Promotion of Industries and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India's IPR Chair. MNLU Mumbai also established the Centre for Maritime Law and Research with the support of the Director General of Shipping, Government of India. The university has also undertaken several research projects.

About the Centre for Clinical Legal Education (CCLE)

The Centre for Clinical Legal Education (CCLE) was established in 2017 at MNLU Mumbai with the aim to discharge its social responsibility with zeal for institutionalising the mission of social justice. The lack of awareness about rights and remedies in law has led to massive manipulation and steady growth in crimes. The Centre for Clinical Legal Education aims to tackle issues that people face in different realms of life by educating them about laws and making an impact.

The university has therefore established the Centre for Clinical Legal Education in order to facilitate advanced learning of law and its incorporation into society. One of its impeccable initiatives was the POCSO awareness programme for children in shelter homes. Further, the CCLE in association with the Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai also provides Legal Aid Camps. "Right to Know Day" was also celebrated in association with PCGT to educate individuals and create awareness about RTI.

Requirements & Responsibilities

Lawyers who reside in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) of Maharashtra.

Experienced or fresher lawyers or counsels who are working in the domain of pro bono cases.

The role is to assist the student volunteers/participants allocated to you and contact us if there is any concern and the same are working parallelly or pertaining to the case.

Perks

• Invitation to National & International Conferences & Colloquiums
• Networking Opportunities with Fellow Lawyers & Judges on National & International Levels
• Get an Opportunity to be Empaneled to Adjudge Competitions
• An Opportunity to Work with us at our Research Centres and Publishing Research Papers