Details of the Organization

The Square Circle Clinic is a criminal justice initiative at NALSAR University of Law, with offices in New Delhi, Pune, Nagpur, and Hyderabad. The Clinic provides pro bono criminal defense to prisoners sentenced to death and undertrials, and engages in research, litigation, and advocacy on issues like forensics, torture prevention, and mental health in the justice system.

Details of the Job/Internship

NALSAR University of Law is hiring three Consultants (Litigation) with 2+ Years of full-time appellate criminal litigation experience for their The Square Circle Clinic, based in New Delhi. These are full-time, in-person roles focused on criminal appeals in death penalty cases, initially offered on a one-year contract, extendable annually.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist and brief senior advocates in Supreme Court, High Courts, and trial courts.
• Devise strategy and arguments for criminal appeals and strategic litigation.
• Conduct prison visits and interviews with death row prisoners and their families.
• Draft criminal appeals, writs, mercy petitions, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with prison authorities and legal teams for case material.
• Participate in training workshops, conferences, and present Clinic's work.
• Contribute to research and legal education efforts of the Clinic.

Eligibility

• Graduate with an LLB degree and enrolled with any State Bar Council.
• Preference for candidates with 2+ years of full-time appellate criminal litigation experience.
• Strong interest in death penalty and criminal justice issues.
• Knowledge of Indian languages is a plus.

Salary/Stipend

Rs.65,000/-

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

New Delhi, India

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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