Scheme for engaging Law Clerks on Short term contractual assignment in Lokpal of India – 2025

Applications are invited for engagement of 6 Law Clerks in Lokpal of India on short term contract basis.

The terms and conditions of the engagement of Law Clerks appointed in Lokpal of India shall be as follows:

Eligibility criteria

i. A candidate must not be below the age of 20 years and above 32 years as on the final date for submission of application.

ii. The candidate must be a Law Graduate having a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (including an Integrated Degree Course in Law) from any School/ College/ University/ Institute established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate.

iii. Candidates studying in the fifth year of the Five-Year Integrated Law Course or the third year of the Three-Year Law Course after graduation in any stream will also be eligible to apply, subject to furnishing proof of acquiring Law qualification before taking up the assignment as Law Clerk.

iv. The candidate must have research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and knowledge of computers, including retrieval of desired information from various search engines/processes such as eSCR, Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.

Term and Nature of Engagement

i. The Law Clerks will be engaged on a purely short-term contractual assignment for one (1) year from their date of engagement as Law Clerk.

ii. The term of engagement of the Law Clerk may be extended for the succeeding year upto two successive years, subject to the satisfaction and approval of the Chairperson.

iii. The contractual assignment shall not confer upon the Law Clerk any right/claim for regular appointment or continuance beyond the period of engagement in Lokpal of India.

iv. A Law Clerk intending to leave assignment at an early stage shall be required to give prior notice in writing to Administration, at least one month in advance.

v. The engagement of a Law Clerk may be terminated by the Administration by giving two weeks’ notice.

Duties and responsibilities of Law Clerks

i. Preparing brief summary of complaint cases;

ii. Preparing a synopsis of hearing matters;

iii. Carrying out research work for assisting the Chairperson/Members in preparation of draft judgments;

iv. To assist the office in drafting policy documents, Regulations, and Handbook ;

v. To assist in drafting/making of periodicals and annual report;

vi. To assist the Chairperson/Members in preparing speeches and academic papers and prepare power point presentations;

vii. To perform any other office work as directed by the Chairperson/ Members;