Supreme Court of India opens Applications for Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates from Young Advocates [Read Order]
The Applicants must have A Bachelor's Degree in Law (including integrated law courses) from an institution recognized by the Bar Council of India
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The Supreme Court of India has announced a prestigious opportunity for young legal minds with the release of its advertisement for the engagement of Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates on a short-term contractual basis.
The recruitment drive aims to empanel approximately 90 candidates for the term 2025-2026, offering a consolidated remuneration of ₹80,000 per month.
Candidates must fulfill the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Law (including integrated law courses) from an institution recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Final-year students of a 3-year or 5-year law course can also apply, provided they furnish proof of their law degree before taking up the assignment.
- Proficiency in research, analytical skills, and computer operations for retrieving legal information through tools like SCC Online and LexisNexis.
- Age must be between 20 and 32 years as of February 7, 2025.
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Selection Process
- Part I: Multiple-choice questions assessing legal knowledge and comprehension.
- Part II: Subjective written examination testing analytical and writing skills.
- Part III: Personal interview.
The written examinations (Parts I and II) will occur on March 9, 2025, in two sessions across 23 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. Part I will be conducted online, while Part II requires written submissions.
Application Details
Interested candidates can apply online through the Supreme Court’s official website from January 14, 2025, to February 7, 2025. A non-refundable application fee of ₹500 must be paid via UCO Bank’s payment gateway.
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Notably, the Last date for online submission is 07.02.2025 till 11:55 PM.
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Key Points
- The assignment is purely contractual, without rights to regular appointment or continuation.
- Candidates cannot practice as advocates or accept other assignments during the tenure.
- Applicants must be prepared to work on holidays and outside regular hours if required.
The Supreme Court of India advised strict compliance with application instructions, with final selections dependent on fulfilling eligibility, document verification, and other formalities.
This opportunity offers budding legal professionals a chance to work closely with the apex judiciary, gaining invaluable experience in the nation’s highest court.
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