Law Clerk–Cum–Research Assistant Vacancy At Karnataka HC

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24 March 2018 5:02 AM GMT

  • Law Clerk–Cum–Research Assistant Vacancy At Karnataka HC

    High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru invites applications from interested candidates for selection to 27 posts of Law Clerks-cum-Research Assistants.

    Post: Law Clerks-cum-Research Assistants

    No. of posts: 27

    Monthly Honorarium: Rs.15, 000/-

    Eligibility:



    • Must hold Degree in Law granted by a recognized University with min. 50% marks.

    • Must not have completed the age of 30 years as on the last date of application

    • Must have enrolled as an Advocate

    • Must have knowledge of computer


    The duties and responsibilities of a Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant are:



    • Reading of case files, preparation of the case including case summary and notes and chronology of events;

    • Identifying facts and issues and questions that may arise or may have to be addressed;

    • Presence in the Court during the hearing of cases, taking notes of arguments and citations;

    • Research work on case law, books and articles for the purpose of assisting the Judge in the preparation of judgments; and

    • Assisting the Judge to prepare speeches and academic papers


    Method of Selection:



    • A Committee of Hon’ble Judges constituted by Hon’ble the Chief Justice will select the candidates on the basis of academic record, achievements in co-curricular activities and performance in the interview.

    • If there are large number of applicants, candidates will be short-listed for interview on the basis of academic record and achievements in co-curricular activities.

    • The applicants whose applications are in order shall be considered for calling for viva. (Candidates called for viva-voce will have to appear for the same at their own cost).


    Last date for submission of application: 06.04.2018

    For official notification and application form click here

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