Call For Applications: Young Professionals Programme For Legal Empowerment (YPPLE) 2026 At The Centre For Social Justice, India (CSJ)

About the Programme:

This 2-year immersive programme offers young professionals the opportunity to work closely with paralegals and lawyers at the forefront of social justice, while engaging directly with communities and the realities of the field. This programme is open to graduates and post-graduates from diverse fields, including Law, Management, Communications, Design, Art, and Journalism, who are passionate about access to justice and willing to travel and work closely with grassroots communities.

Name of the Post: Young Professionals

Stipend: ₹45,000 per month

Cohorts begin: April and July 2026

Essential Qualification and Experience

• Graduates and post-graduates from any discipline (especially Law, Management,
• Communications, Design, Art, and Journalism).
• Want to pursue a career in social justice.
• Are willing to engage with field realities.
• Can travel extensively and work in challenging environments.

Programme Offerings

• Hands-on grassroots engagement with field travel.
• Mentorship from experienced leaders in social justice lawyering.
• Opportunities for research, collaboration, and capacity building.
• A multidisciplinary learning environment with peers from different fields.

How to apply?

• To apply online, click here
• The last date to submit the online application is 10.04.2026