About NLSIU
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), or simply National Law School (NLS), is a public law school and a National Law University located in Bangalore. Considered the best law school in India, it has topped all indices relating to law schools.
About the Centre of Child and the Law
The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) was established as a specialized multi-disciplinary research center of NLSIU on April 1, 1996. The Centre integrates research, direct field action, and teaching on child rights law.
We use law and socio-legal strategies as tools for transformative social change to enable children to live with dignity.
Its aim is to ensure social justice, human rights, and quality of life for all children in India, with a special focus on equitable quality education, care, protection, and justice for marginalized and excluded children.
About the Role
NLSIU invites applications for the position of Practicing Advocate on a contractual basis (yearly), commencing from July 2023. It is a contractual assignment based out of Bangalore. The position is under the ‘Child Protection Programme’ in the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University, Bangalore.
Responsibilities
- Represent children before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and provide necessary quality legal support for them and their families.
- Provide support to cases in other districts of Karnataka.
- Contribute to research carried out by the Centre by attending meetings and discussions.
- Assist the team in other activities of the Centre.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
- Should be enrolled in the Bar Council of India (BCI) and be eligible to represent in a court of law.
- Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Kannada and English fluently.
- At least four (04) years of experience practicing before any court of law.
- A background in child rights and/or criminal law is preferred.
- In addition, the candidate must have:
- Ability to work in a team, contributing to both team and individual goals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of G-Suite, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Good communication, organizing, and time management skills.
Deadline
This is an immediate requirement and will be filled on a rolling basis as soon as a suitable candidate is available. The first review of applications will take place on June 22, 2023. You are encouraged to apply early.
Location
The position is based in Bangalore, requiring frequent visits to the Courts, Police Stations, Government Boys’ Observation Home (Madivala), and the NLSIU campus (Nagarbhavi). The position will report to the Centre Coordinator.
How to Apply?
Click on the link given at the end of this post with your:
- Your updated CV/Resume (not more than 3 pages).
- A short Statement of Purpose (up to 500 words).
- Details of two (02) References with contact details.
