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Justice S. Rangarajan Legal Aid Fellowship is a three-month (extendable to six months) part time fellowship designed to provide first-generation law graduates with practical legal aid experience and mentorship in litigation. The fellowship is run by Indian Council for Legal Aid and Advice (ICLAA) at the Delhi High Court.
About ICLAA
ICLAA, established in 1972, is one of the oldest legal aid organizations in India. Renowned legal luminaries like Mr. Justice Y.V. Chandrachud, Mr. Justice P N Bhagwat, Mr. Justice V R Krishna Iyer. Currently, Senior Advocate Sanjay Parikh acts as its chairman.Â
Program Aims
- Equip young lawyers with the necessary skills to excel in public interest litigation.
- Provide exposure to diverse areas of legal aid practice within ICLAA themes.
- Foster a commitment to pro bono legal work.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Strategic advisory to litigants reaching out to ICLAA;
2. Research on public issues relevant to rights based discourse;
3. Partnering with grassroot organizations lacking legal support;
4. Outreach planning in areas with inadequate legal literacy.
Fellowship Benefits
- Fellows will contribute 20 hours per week physically to ICLAA, working alongside experienced lawyers on various legal aid cases of courts in Delhi.
- Receive mentorship and guidance from senior lawyers at ICLAA.
- A monthly stipend of INR 10,000 and a certificate of completion.
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Eligibility
- First generation Law graduates with a 0-3 years of litigation experience;
- Demonstrated interest in human rights issues.
Selection Procedure
- Applications will be shortlisted based on the application form details of which are given below.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- The final selection will be made by a committee comprising representatives from ICLAA.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 6th October
- Interview Date(s): Mid October
- Fellowship Start Date: 2nd November
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents electronically to ICLAA1973@gmail.com
- Curriculum Vitae.
- You may also submit a writing sample (a blog/paper/article/research brief on a socio-legal issue). For those who cannot, you can write a short sample on human rights issue in India.
- Statement of interest in the fellowship and relevant experiences. [SOP templates available here: https://topmate.io/neeti_shastra]
Contact Us
For any queries, please feel free to contact us at ICLAA1973@gmail.com
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