Call For Applications: Consultant (Litigation) At Square Circle Clinic, NALSAR [Apply By 15th May, 2025]

The NALSAR University of Law ('University') through The Square Circle Clinic is seeking to engage, on a contractual basis, three Consultants (Litigation). These are full-time in-person positions based in New Delhi. The Associates will be responsible primarily for working on criminal appeals in cases concerning prisoners sentenced to death.

The Square Circle Clinic is a criminal justice initiative at NALSAR University of Law, with its offices in New Delhi, Pune, Nagpur and Hyderabad. The founders, leadership group, and the full-time staff members at The Square Circle Clinic were earlier engaged in criminal justice work as Project 39A and moved to NALSAR in April 2025.

Name of the post: Consultant (Litigation)

Number of positions: 3 (three)

Qualifications and requirements:

1. Graduate with an LLB degree and enrolment with any State Bar Council.
2. Those with full-time criminal litigation experience of two years or more at the appellate stage will be given preference.
3. Ability to read/ write/ speak different Indian languages will be preferred but is not mandatory.

Responsibilities:

1. Draft criminal appeals, review petitions, writ petitions, applications, rejoinders, mercy petitions and other legal documents.
2. Brief and assist senior advocates,advocates on record and experienced criminal practitioners in cases before the Supreme Court, various High Courts and trial courts.
3. Devise legal strategy and arguments for cases handled by The Square Circle Clinic and carry out related research.
4. Visit prisons across India to conduct detailed interviews with prisoners sentenced to death, their families as part of developing legal strategy in particular cases.
5. Regularly communicate with prison authorities to obtain case specific information and documents.
6. Present the work of The Square Circle Clinic at appropriate fora.
7. Contribute to the research and strategic efforts at The Square Circle Clinic as and when required.
8. Organise training workshops and conferences.
9. Any other work that may be necessary to further the aims of The Square Circle Clinic.

How to apply:

Interested persons may upload their résumé and a statement of purpose (not exceeding 750 words), explaining their interest in representing prisoners sentenced to death and the contribution that they see themselves making through this position, through the online application form available here.

Applications are accepted only through the above link.

Deadline:

Applications must be submitted no later than 11PM on 15th May 2025. Further rounds of selection will be held thereafter and are tentatively scheduled between 30th May - 1st June. Confirmed dates will be notified separately to shortlisted candidates.

Compensation:

The compensation will be competitive and will be commensurate with experience. The minimum pay for this role is Rs. 65,000 per month.

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