Inviting applications for Law Clerk-cum Research Assistant for the year 2026-27 in the Office of the Advocate General, Karnataka 

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for preparing Select Lists of candidates to be appointed as ‘Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant’ on contract basis, for a period of one year from the date of appointment, on the establishment of Office of the Advocate General for Karnataka, Bengaluru

About the Office

The Office advises the State Government regarding all its legal affairs and defends legislation and public policy before the Supreme Court of India, the High Court of Karnataka and various other Tribunals and Judicial fora.

Job Description

The selected Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant will get a unique opportunity to work at the Office of the Advocate General on a wide variety of cases, with a particular focus on research for matters impacting public policy.

They will be mentored by senior litigators and experience lawyering from a public institutional perspective.

They will directly assist the Learned Advocate General / Additional Advocates General/State Public Prosecutors/Government Advocates/High Court Government Pleaders or Public Prosecutors, as required.

The role will also include regular interactions with government officials and other public servants. Government or other private individuals/entities whose interests are against the Government of Karnataka/ Government of India and its undertakings.

No. of Vacancy: 20

Expected Date of joining: 17th August, 2026