Legal Job Opportunity at Indian National Association of Legal Professionals (INALP)

About the Organization

INALP is an association that aims to represent the legal professionals of India on a global platform while promoting the rule of law and serving the society. INALP aims to bring together the Indian legal fraternity with the global peers on a platform to ensure that every legal professional gets ample opportunities to evolve on par within the international legal ecosystem.

INALP is an initiative to deliberate on important issues like trade law, investment law, ADR, climate change law & human rights law and to provide solid policy recommendations to the government on various critical issues.

Number of Position

INALP is looking for highly motivated, qualified lawyer, to join immediately, on a contractual basis in the position of: Research Fellow – Law and Policy

Eligibility

• Candidate must be Indian national and should be a qualified lawyer in India.

• Candidate must have excellent legal professional skills, with a demonstrated interest and/or experience in international law, international trade and climate law, investment law, and related fields.

• Candidate must also have strong written and spoken communication, and presentation skills in English.

• Candidate must be able to provide sound and rigorous legal and policy analysis, and must also have strong research, drafting and legal analytical skills, specifically in the fields listed above.

• Strong preference will be given to candidates who have experience specialized masters in above related fields.

• Must not be more than 35 years of age at the time of recruitment.  Must hold a master’s degree in law [LL.M.] or public policy.

• Consistently good academic record with at least 55% (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) at bachelor's and master's levels.  Must have a minimum of 2-year experience.

• Relevant work experience or research and studies produced in international trade, international climate law, economic diplomacy, international law, investment, public policy, or a related discipline is desirable

Application Procedure

All of the below mentioned documents should be sent via EMAIL ONLY with the subject – “Application for Research Fellow – Law and Policy”. The application is required to be submitted to Mr. Shivam Sharma at office@indianlegalassociation.org . All queries will be addressed via EMAIL ONLY, no phone calls please.

• Detailed CV with publications, speaking engagements, conferences, etc. (not to exceed six pages)

• Letter of Motivation

• An essay of your choice of international economic law (not to exceed one page)

• Age Proof

• Degrees – LL.B. and LL.M/Masters in Public Policy + Ph.D. (if there) 

• Contact Details of Two References – 1 Academic and 1 Professional.

Application Fee

Applicants must submit their application documents with a proof of transfer of amount of INR 2000/- (non-refundable) by Direct Payment via NEFT/IMPS payable to: Bank Account Holder: INDIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL PROFESSIONALS Bank: HDFC Bank Bank Account No.: 50200046753556 IFS Code: HDFC0000247 Branch Name: Gujranwala Town Branch Address: B 10, Part 1, Gujranwala Town. District, New Delhi – 110009

• No TA/DA will be given for appearing in selection process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date of interview.

Last Date to Register

August 30, 2024 for submission of documents via email. No application will be considered without the payment of application fee.